Career and Internship Opportunities - Los Angeles, San Bruno, San Francisco, Woodland Hills, Calif.; Seattle, Wash.; New York; Detroit, Mich.
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Bill ImadaAs many of you know, there will be a rush of students applying for positions upon graduation. I’m encouraging them to look before they graduate. If you know of any great entry-level jobs, please pass them along—especially if they are paid internships or in the areas of communications, marketing, public relations, advertising or a related field.I have heard that a number of GenXers and Boomers are also entering the job market. And, many of them are applying for entry-level spots. This is adding pressure to an already tight job market.
One employer told me that he has received 24,000 résumés for one entry-level opening. That is 11,000 more than the year before. More than a third of the applicants are GenXers and Boomers—all competing for an entry-level spot in the entertainment industry.
I really like the General Motors opportunity listed below. If you know of anyone interested in a “career re-entry” opportunity, please encourage people to consider the opportunities being offered by GM (see below).
Warm regards,
Bill Imada
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General Motors
Experienced Internships (Various)
Various Locations
From Ms. Julie Xiong, Global Diversity Manager, General Motors.
Made for more. General Motors.
Take 2 is a career re-entry opportunity for experienced professionals who took a career
break of two or more years and are looking for an easier path back. It is a 12-week audition that
will prepare experienced interns for a full-time career at General Motors, a global leader in the
automobile industry.
Take advantage of comprehensive training, technical and professional development
opportunities, company-wide networking, and personalized mentoring/coaching. You will polish
your skills, acquire new ones, and restore the confidence you need to launch a new phase in
your professional journey. Your comeback story begins now!
Minimum Requirements:
• A career break of at least two (2) years.
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years of
relative professional experience.
• Previous experience working in a collaborative and diverse environment.
Please be advised that function-specific opportunities may have additional criteria that must be met in
order to be considered for the Take 2 Experienced Internship Program.
Return to work, better than ever
Opportunities will be posted May 1 in the following functions:
• Customer Care & Aftersales
• Finance
• Global Propulson Systems
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Sales, Service & Marketing
• Vehicle Engineering
http://bit.ly/2oJ0xeM experienced-internships.
Applications due: June 2
Interviews will take place in early August.
Program Dates: September 11 – December 1
Los Angeles County
Department of Children and Family Services
Director, Children and Family Services
Los Angeles
From Ms. Jackie Guevarra, chief accountant, Los Angeles County.
Key Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to lead a department according to state statute, preferably with experience in maximizing child safety and promong family preservation and reunification.
• Demonstrated ability to expertly manage and operate a multi-billion dollar budget.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a supportive and mission-driven culture throughout a large employee department, while utilizing best practices.
• Experience commensurate with engaging and collaborating with government structures such as the Board of
• Supervisors, Office of Child Protecon (OCP), related County departments, Dependency Court representatives, contractors, providers, and community stakeholders to improve outcomes for children under the Department’s care.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Advanced degree preferred.
Please see attachment for more details.
Health Net (Centene Corporation)
Local Government & Public Affairs Manager
Woodland Hills, Calif.
Woodland Hills is located in the San Fernando Valley (which is part of the city of Los Angeles).
From Ms. Carol Kim, VP of Community Investments and Public Affairs at Health Net.
Job Number:
1050626
Description
Position Purpose:
• Manage local government relations activities including coordination of lobbying activities, managing inquiries and requests from elected officials and/or key interest groups, and shaping legislative strategies through issue advocacy and coalition-building
• Establish and maintain strong governmental, political and community network within the company’s local markets
• Identify and advise senior leaders of key trends, regulatory interests and/or concerns that may impact the company’s local market position
• Analyze public policy positions and recommend and prepares appropriate positions aligned with the company’s business objectives
• Prepare and present reports to senior leaders and business units
• Represent the company’s interests in legislative proceedings and/or external meetings
• Serve as the company’s liaison to local elected officials, policymakers, business and trade associations, and other key stakeholders
Qualifications
• Establish and maintain successful relationships with local government officials, policymakers, agencies, business/trade groups, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders to enhance the company’s brand, visibility, and reputation.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Five+ years of experience in legislative, political and/or public policy arena, managed care or health related field.
• Experience working with elected officials, government, or business and/or trade associations preferred.
• Experience working with the uninsured, under-insured and diverse populations preferred.
License/Certification:
• Current state’s driver license.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For more information and to apply, visit:
Alliance College – Ready Public Schools
Vice President of Advocacy & Public Affairs
Los Angeles
From APALS via Ms. Semee Park.
ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is the largest nonprofit charter organization in Los Angeles, serving 12,500 low-income students across 28 free, public charter high schools and middle schools. We’re a well-established charter network with a proven record of success in preparing our students for college. In the next phase of our evolution, we must strive to ensure that our students are set up for success in college and beyond. Now is the time to join us in working for long-lasting change for our scholars.
WHY JOIN ALLIANCE?
Join our team at Alliance and you can expect to be part of an inclusive and innovative organization deeply committed to preparing Los Angeles students for long-term success. We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are motivated to unleash our scholars’ potential. We want strong collaborators, skilled communicators and avid problem solvers who are comfortable in a culture of continuous learning and who are excited to implement fresh ideas and unique solutions to achieve our goals in service of our 12,500 students and families.
ROLE SUMMARY
As Alliance works to ensure all students are prepared for success in college, we also need to expand our reputation and ensure local and national policies allow our school to thrive. Our Vice President of Advocacy & Public Affairs will help lead the efforts to expand our brand locally and nationally, and create campaigns to raise awareness around the effectiveness of charter schools in Los Angeles and beyond.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage and lead key strategic advocacy plans and campaigns in partnership with Alliance leadership;
• Create a sustainable, scalable operation that leverages school communities to meet overall advocacy needs;
• Develop and execute plans for outreach to and engagement of key internal stakeholders, including elected officials and civic leaders;
• Represent Alliance on key local, state, and national advocacy issues;
• Be knowledgeable of the current political landscape and challenges, and help plan Alliance’s strategic response
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited, competitive college/university is required.
• An M.B.A., M.P.A., or M.P.P. is preferred.
• At least 6-8 years of full-time work experience, including at least 3-5 years in positions that involve parent and community engagement, as well as experience leading advocacy efforts that have produced meaningful change.
• Are an exceptionally hard worker and person of high moral character that can successfully manage a cross-functional team at the home office and schools.
• Proven track record of effective leadership and ability to navigate complex issues and drive strong performance results.
• Are a nimble problem solver and skilled project manager, able to deliver first-rate results.
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to lead and work with diverse audiences
• Superior written and oral communication skills with an ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision and work with others to implement it
Skills, Beliefs, and Mindset:
• Belief in and alignment with Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy
• Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate relationships with teachers, coaches, school leaders and other home office departments
• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
• Understanding of the nuances of urban school environments and school culture
COMPENSATION
Alliance is committed to a being a Best Place to Work, where employees find meaning and joy in their work every day, within a culture of collaboration, support, and excellence. Alliance is proud to offer the following benefits to Home Office employees:
• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience.
• A personalized health benefits package, built from a choice of medical, dental and vision coverage plans with a fully covered monthly premium for an individual employee (up to $750/month).
• An employer-sponsored 403b plan annual contribution equal to 5% of your regular earnings, beginning immediately upon your start date.
• Paid time off benefits that include an annual accrual of 15 vacation days and 10 sick days, in addition to 11 paid holidays and paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Employer-paid monthly parking benefit or the option of receiving a reimbursement for using public transportation or a stipend for walking or cycling to work.
To learn more about this position, visit:
Comcast
Public Relations Manager
Seattle, Wash.
From Ms. Laarni Dacanay, External Communications Manager, Comcast NBC Unversal.
Job Description:
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world’s best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary:
The public relations manager is responsible for efforts to promote and protect the brand of a high profile business providing a wide variety of telecommunications services to more than 1.3 million people throughout Washington. This role will serve as “chief storyteller” and is responsible for planning and conducting public relations programs designed to keep the public informed of Comcast’s programs, products, accomplishments, and point of view. Creates and shares compelling and engaging content for a wide variety of audiences especially through traditional and new media. Serves as the primary media spokesperson for the company in the region.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Proactively develop relationships with press contacts, creatively develop story ideas and actively pitch to print, radio, television and online media.
• Reviews fact sheets, social media, news releases, photographs, scripts, motion pictures, or audio recordings with media representatives and other persons who may be interested in learning about or publicizing company’s activities or message.
• Promotes goodwill through such publicity efforts as speeches, exhibits, films, tours, and question/answer sessions.
• Represents, coordinates, and supervises public relations activities that facilitate communication of the organization's message to internal and external publics.
• Delegates activities/projects among less experienced assistants to ensure timely results; monitors progress and provides guidance as appropriate.
• Serves as liaison with PR agencies, news agencies, and event organizers to ensure project goals are met and timetable/budget parameters are kept.
• Writes/edits significant internal and external communications pieces including management speeches and parts of annual reports.
• Focuses direction and efforts on understanding what audience is to be reached and with what message.
• Works with outside vendors for quotes for all community investment program items, premium items, print materials, and fulfillment process.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Serve as an on-camera spokesperson for the company.
• Represent the company to the media and public in a variety of situations including product announcements and crisis communications.
• Create and distribute reports measuring the impact of the Region’s public relations efforts.
• Collaborate with a variety of functions across the business to identify opportunities to support Region goals.
• Channels include but are not limited to: internal and external social media, video, blogs, trade publications, community partner newsletters and publications, traditional media publications and mass emails
• Content includes but is not limited to: audio, video and written material (media releases, electronic invitations, fact sheets, photographs)
Core Responsibilities:
• Reviews fact sheets, social media, news releases, photographs, scripts, motion pictures, or audio recordings to media representatives and other persons who may be interested in learning about or publicizing company’s activities or message.
• Promotes goodwill through such publicity efforts as speeches, exhibits, films, tours, and question/answer sessions.
• Represents, coordinates, and supervises public relations activities that facilitate communication of the organization's message to internal and external publics.
• Delegate’s activities/projects among less experienced assistants to ensure timely results; monitors progress and provides guidance as appropriate.
• Serves as liaison with PR agencies, news agencies, and event organizers to ensure project goals are met and timetable/budget parameters are kept.
• Writes/edits significant internal and external communications pieces including management speeches and parts of annual reports.
• Focuses direction and efforts on understanding what audience is to be reached and with what message.
• Works with outside vendors for quotes for all community investment program items, premium items, print materials, and fulfillment process.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Specification:
• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
• Communications / Public Relations
• Generally requires 6-9 years related experience
Additional Requirements:
• Must have experience in successfully pitching and placing stories, conducting live TV interviews, and being quoted in print/social outlets.
• A network of media relationships and understanding of media relations strategies and practices with local media and trade media in Washington State is desired.
• Excellent writing skills in storytelling, business communications and opinion/persuasion and strong organizational, project management and planning skills required.
• Experience with digital media and video tools including major social media platforms in pursuit of business goals.
• Experience with contact and content management software and tools.
• Superior communication skills, oral and written, with continuous attention to detail in composing and proofing materials.
• Demonstrated speed and agility in generating excellent copy that achieves objectives, with minimal editing and revision.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts in an understandable way to a non-technical audience.
• Good decision-making skills, tactful, excellent listener, willingness to seek answers, and an ability to recognize when others need to be involved in activities or decisions.
• Must be self-starter, self-motivated, deadline focused and have strong skills in multi-tasking.
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
IW Group, Inc.
Internship – Summer Program
Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York
Summer Internship Program
Interns who commit to IW Group’s Internship Program will finish the internship with broad experience in multicultural marketing. Our agency produces quality work for major local, regional and national clients. We provide Interns with the opportunity to participate in various stages of IW Group’s marketing communications campaigns. Interns can apply their classroom studies to our agency while gaining valuable hands-on experience and do it all while having fun!
We have new office space in Los Angeles! In San Francisco we are located across the street from the famed Palace Hotel, just south of Market Street. And in New York, we are next to Union Square.
INTERNSHIP PERKS:
• Mentoring: training and development opportunities from industry professionals within IW Group
• Interactive Experience: Opportunity to participate in agency meetings, networking events, client events and much more.
• Paid: Interns are paid the non-exempt minimum wage rate for the respective worksite (i.e. Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York).
• Fun & Friendly environment!
AREAS OF FOCUS:
IW Group Interns will have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following core areas:
• Accounts
• Creative Studio/Broadcast (Creative)
• Planning
• Public Relations
• Project Management
• Experiential Marketing
• Events
• Administrative
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The following areas describe the minimum requirements needed in order to participate in the IW Group Summer Internship Program.
Commitment
Duration:
8 weeks
Schedule:
30 hours/week maximum
Education
Current college student or recent college graduate with a major in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, Economics, Statistics, Graphic Design or related field.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The following factors include sample attributes of a successful intern.
• Passion for industry, work and agency service offerings
• Work well as part of a team, with a range of people
• Have excellent computer skills
• Be highly motivated
Join us!
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a résumé and cover letter indicating the area of focus you are interested in to
Contact Ms. Shari C. Hill, Director of HR/Human Interests for more information.
Please apply immediately for consideration.
Walmart
Merchandising and Online Operations Department
Category Specialist – Entry Level
San Bruno, Calif.
San Bruno is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area.
Job Number:
787857BR
What you'll do
As the owner of your category you will be developed and trained to:
• Manage and monitor onboarding and item set up process to make sure products are available and ready to sell.
• Improve navigation experience (browse/search) by managing/ enhancing product attributes and taxonomy.
• Manage Item / category pages including product imagery, rating reviews, basic and enhanced content. Find new ways in which our customers can discover your products at our sites.
• Optimize item and category pricing. Manage product margins and benchmark competitors.
• Conduct regular analysis of category performance, identifying key trends and improvement opportunities.
• Work with cross functional teams (across marketing, product and supply chain) to execute initiatives to optimize category performance.
• Travel as needed.
Additional Qualifications
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Open to working in an ambiguous environment. You are a fundamental building block to a growing program.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Fast learner; absorbing information and experiences and applying them.
• Previous internship or work experience is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic background• Possess a Founder’s mentality and bias to action. Whatever challenge you face, you find a way to solve it.
• Strong attention to detail; scrutinize your business and polish the customer experience.
• Strong communication and team work skills. Nothing big can be accomplished standing-alone in front of a computer.
**Immigration sponsorship will not be available for this position at this time.**
To apply, visit: