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Join ImprovEDU for the film screening of "Start up Kids" May 7th from 6 to 9pm at the Coffman Union Theater

The film Start Up Kids was filmed by two Icelandic entrepreneurs who wanted to motivate other young people in their country to become entrepreneurs after Iceland's economy suffered. The film contains interviews from the founders of Vimeo, Soundclout, Dropbox, and other organizations you may be familiar with.

Check out the trailer! The Startup Kids

Come and meet Greg Tehven! Greg was one of the founders of the organization Students Today Leaders Forever (STLF). A phenomenal organization that focuses on providing leadership experiences and encourages students to become catalysts for positive change in their own lives, schools, and communities.

There will also be few other sister organizations at the event as well and there will be opportunities for networking afterward.

There will be a small fee of $5 for the event. You can purchase at the door, or click here to purchase online.

Click here for the Facebook Event Page!

Organization:
The Family Partnership
4123 E Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Position: School Success Intern
Department: School Success

Department Description: The School Success Department is looking to hire a School Success Intern to assist the School Success team. The school success program aims to increase rates of school success among children. Currently, they are working closely with Hennepin County Attorney's Be@School program which works with children and families struggling with truancy. Your duties will include various things, ranging from general office work, to connecting families with essential resources that help them overcome the barriers to school success, to arranging intake appointments with clients. It is essential that you are flexible with work assignments. You may also work with the Youth on the Move Program.

Qualifications/Requirements: An undergraduate student preferably majoring in FSoS (or a closely related field) who is willing to commit for at least a semester, however, the longer commitment, the better**. Approximately 8 hours a week, at least 2 days a week, however this may fluctuate depending on assignments given. Daytime hours, before 5:00 pm are best as the School Success will not be around after that time. It is important that you are self motivated, as often times you may be the only one in the office from the School Success team. Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail. Moderate computer skills. Ability to handle confidential information and be discrete and professional. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team is very important. Flexible with work assignments. Ability to work with diverse people in regards to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

**Your duties and responsibilities MAY become more focused on field work and hands on experience over time if the School Success Team believes you are able and if opportunities arise.

For more information, and to apply, contact Jed Lundeen at jlundeen@thefamilypartnership.org. Please include cover letter, resume, and references. Within the cover letter, make sure to state your availability.

Did you miss the last Peace Corps session? No worries, here is your last chance to go to the next information session this Thursday!

Three Returned Peace Corps Volunteers will be sharing their experiences in Bolivia, Morocco and Ecuador

When: Thursday,May 2nd 5:00-6:00p.m. @ 214 Heller Hall

Learn about assignment in:

• Health

• Education

• Agriculture

• Environment

• Business

• Youth Development

Summer is nearly here, which can mean only one thing. It's time for camp! Children all around the United States travel to some of the most beautiful camp grounds in the nation during the summer and enjoy an amazing opportunity for growth and development at camp. It would be easy to see just the fun side of things, but someone needs to coordinate the logistics and ensure a safe, productive environment for the children while they are at camp. This is the role of the Camp Director.

While there are many paths that can lead to directing a camp, one that provides an educational component would be to have a bachelor degree in Elementary Education Foundations or Early Childhood Education Foundations. These degrees would provide an educational background valuable for creating an intentional living and learning community for campers.

If this is something you would like to do, check out these resources on what a camp director does and what these degrees entail:

Elementary Education Foundations
Early Childhood Education Foundations
Camp Director Information (Falls under the category of Lodging Manager)

Safer Strategies Initiative Coordinator & Family Support Intern

Position Title: Safer Strategies Initiative Coordinator (Intern)
Organization: Project for Pride in Living (PPL)
Program: Property Management
Site: PPL Service Center and a variety of PPL housing locations
Supervisor: Property Management Facilities Coordinator
Schedule: 20 plus hours/week, flexible schedule to be determined between supervisor and intern (during business hours: M-F, 8 am-5 pm
Summer Position: June - August (can start earlier if available)
Fall Semester Position: September - December

Program Description:
Formerly homeless and very low income households experience higher rates of chronic and serious health issues including asthma. The Safer Strategies Initiative was launched by PPL to focus on a key trigger of asthma attacks -- pesticides and their increased use in response to bed bug control. Through the use of a nationally-trained canine detection team, strategic prevention inspections, tenant and staff training, and a new low-chemical pest control response, Safer Strategies intends to achieve and demonstrate reduced pest infestations and a safer environment for children. This is an excellent opportunity for a student in the fields of public or environmental health or social work.

Responsibilities & Duties:
• Coordinate communication between pest control inspector, pest control treatment contractor, and PPL Property Managers and Self-Sufficiency Program staff. Manage master schedule of inspections and treatments.
• Assess needs of participating households and support residents to prepare for inspections and treatments: reviewing prep checklist, providing education, demonstrating proper preparation techniques, delivering plastic bags/boxes/quarters, and answering questions. This will be done over the phone and through in-person home visits.
• Develop culturally appropriate materials to education residents on pest control procedures.
• Support project through additional activities as requested, including data collection.

Qualifications:
• Experience communicating and working with diverse communities
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to engage and reassure residents who may be reluctant due to stigma around issue
• Comfort performing home visits with residents who have been cited with pest control problems
• Reliable transportation
• Quick learner and ability to navigate multiple systems
• Detail orientated and good at managing multiple details
• Background in public health or social work a plus
• Bilingual in Somali a plus

Compensation:
• Mileage reimbursement for internship-related travel
• Stipend available upon successful completion of internship - amount dependent on total number of hours to be negotiated with student before internship begins

Application Process:
Please direct a cover letter and resume to Julie Huck, Volunteer Program Mgr., at julie.huck@ppl-inc.org. The selection process includes an interview, references and background check.

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Position Title: Family Support Intern
Division: MFIP Programs
FLSA Status: Stipend available
Schedule:
Summer: 10-25 hours/week (2 positions at 10-15 hrs/wk, or 1 at 25 hrs/wk). Schedule to be arranged flexibly between intern and supervisor between 8 am-5 pm, weekdays.
Fall: 10-15 hours/week. Schedule to be arranged flexibly between intern and supervisor between 8 am-5 pm, weekdays.

Department Summary
The Family Support Intern provides support to PPL's two Hennepin County MFIP programs, Connections to Work and ChangePoints:
• Connections to Work provides long-term case management services to families where at least one family member has a disability or health condition which prevents full-time employment. Connections to Work assists families in addressing these barriers through strengths-based case management, individualized goal plan development and referrals to various community resources and services.
• ChangePoints provides short-term, mobile case management to families having difficulty meeting MFIP program requirements throughout Hennepin County. ChangePoints engages in proactive outreach attempts to locate these families, who are often in crisis, and connect them to needed support and resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
• Meet one-on-one with program participants to assist in locating needed community resources and services, primarily for (but not limited to) affordable housing and employment. Provide on-going support and follow-up to referred participants.
• Help participants create resumes, set up email accounts and complete job/housing applications.
• Conduct detailed research on various community services and resources as requested and compile information into electronic database.
• Attend home visits to participants with department staff as scheduled.
• Assist with coordination of weekly, on-site participant workshops.
• Compose and publish quarterly CTW program newsletter.
• Maintain accurate and precise case notes and file documentation as directed.
• Participate in and contribute to ongoing development of dynamic programming and services by actively communicating ideas and suggestions during meetings and through individual projects.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities:
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other members.
• Answer and route telephone calls and miscellaneous questions from staff, participants, vendors and the public.
• Support PPL's work and mission by accepting assignments for special projects, committees, etc.
• Maintain professional communications with program participants, co-workers and partnered services providers.
• Provide information on assigned functions.
• Perform administrative and data entry duties as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications
To perform successfully in this internship, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Requirements
• Must be a self-starter and comfortable with minimal supervision
• High level of attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adhere to HIPAA, ADA and data privacy requirements
• No criminal record of gross misdemeanors or felonies
• Available 10-25 hours per week

Minimum Technology Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required while using technology, equipment and systems.
• Ability to use office equipment including telephone and voicemail system, copier, printer, fax machine and scanner
• Ability to access and navigate the internet and online databases
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to navigate computer network (files, drives, and folders)

Education and/or Experience
• Actively pursuing or currently possess a degree in Human Services-related field or have experience working in Human Services-related field.
• High degree of cultural sensitivity; comfortable working with participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of mental illness and chemical dependency issues is helpful.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the internship. While performing the internship duties, the intern is regularly required to sit, bend, and communicate. The intern must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions and ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury.

To apply: Please email resume and cover letter to Laura Ford, MFIP Programs Manager, at laura.ford@ppl-inc.org. The application process includes an interview and background check.

PPL is a 41-year-old private, non-profit community organization dedicated to working with lower-income individuals and families to achieve greater self-sufficiency through housing, employment training, support services and education.

Join ImprovEDU for the film screening of "Start up Kids" May 7th from 6 to 9pm at the Coffman Union Theater

The film Start Up Kids was filmed by two Icelandic entrepreneurs who wanted to motivate other young people in their country to become entrepreneurs after Iceland's economy suffered. The film contains interviews from the founders of Vimeo, Soundclout, Dropbox, and other organizations you may be familiar with.

Check out the trailer! The Startup Kids

Come and meet Greg Tehven! Greg was one of the founders of the organization Students Today Leaders Forever (STLF). A phenomenal organization that focuses on providing leadership experiences and encourages students to become catalysts for positive change in their own lives, schools, and communities.

There will also be few other sister organizations at the event as well and there will be opportunities for networking afterward.

There will be a small fee of $5 for the event. You can purchase at the door, or click here to purchase online.

Click here for the Facebook Event Page!

New Business Development Representative

EXTERNAL applicants should apply online via www.twinsbaseball.com/jobopportunities.

INTERNAL applicants please apply via the ADP self service portal. Contact Holly Corbin at hollycorbin@twinsbaseball.com if you do not know your internal login, please do not set up a new account.

JOB SUMMARY
The Minnesota Twins seek aggressive, committed, energetic individuals to sell Twins season ticket packages and group tickets. This is a part-time, entry level position. We are looking for individuals that are highly motivated, competitive and committed to developing a career in the sports industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct telephone campaigns to acquire new business, and generate incremental revenue.
• Make a minimum of 75 outbound phone calls per day
• Meet or exceed weekly, monthly and yearly ticket sales goals
• Maintain accurate documentation of all correspondence, prospects and feedback
• Assist customers in securing the preferred programs, seats and events that best fit their needs
• Provide superior service to all customers
• Represent the Club in a positive and professional manner during home games and select events
• Other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent oral communication, customer service and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to meet goals and work well with co-workers and supervisors in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as, ability to learn and master new software programs
• Consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Available to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekends
• Previous sports and/or sales experience is preferred.
• 4-year college degree is required.

Employer Relations Assistant Position
Part-time student position in CLA Career Services. This rewarding opportunity supports the work of CLA's Employer Relations team in building strong relationships with a variety of employers who are interested in recruiting CLA students. Primary responsibilities include assistance with managing GoldPASS and employer relations-related projects.

The start date for this position is May or June 2013. Priority deadline for students to apply is May 3rd.

Students should apply via the HR Job Center web site (search on requisition #184167, Employer Relations Assistant, CLA Career Services).

View the position description on the HR Job Center web site here:
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=110877
Students may also view and apply for the position via GoldPASS at http://goldpass.umn.edu. Search on job posting ID #94289.

All qualified, registered U of M undergraduate students (sophomore or junior year preferred) regardless of undergraduate major/college may apply. CLA students in their sophomore or junior year are strongly encouraged to apply.

Questions? Please contact Beth Lory at hoffm115@umn.edu or 612-624-7387.