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Monday, January 31, 2011
The Florida Times-Union is seeking a Graphic Artist to produce ads for publication in print and online and assist in the release of finished ads to prepress.

Qualifications:
• Must be a high school graduate. College degree is preferred.

• Must possess thorough knowledge of all ad production processes and procedures.

• Highly skilled with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional, Flash and other applications used for multi-media ad building.

• High attention to detail, excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Internet proficiency preferred and advertising production process experience required.

• Must be able to cope with tight timeframes and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication (written/verbal) and customer service/customer relations skills needed.

• Successfully juggle multiple and competing priorities.

• Working well with other members of the ACS team, and advertising team is critical.

• Must demonstrate regular and reliable attendance, as it is an essential function of the job.

• Basic computer, math, grammar, typing and organizational skills are a must.

To apply visit: http://Jacksonville.balancetrak.com/JAX014
Julius Howie is seeking an Interior Design student or recent graduate to help him design and decorate his 700 sq ft one bedroom apt in Downtown, Jacksonville located at City Place, 311 Ashley Street. If you are interested please contact him directly at 443-336-7849.
Friday, January 28, 2011
ATTN: Digital Filmmaking & Video Production Students!

Freelance editing job for local music video. Project Coordinator would like the editing to be completed within 2 business days and will pay $45 to the student. They have also requested to be involved with the selection of clips used in the video. All students interested please email babygirlproduction.realove@gmail.com to apply. Please include a clip of your most recent work.
Anthropologie: Visual Display Internship Spring 2011

Job Description:

Anthropologie seeks bright, motivated individuals for a Spring Internship position with our visual team! Take advantage of unparalleled learning opportunities within our small, highly creative team.
Interns will be encouraged to participate in all aspects of our visual and display program and be given substantive roles in activities that may include: creating and maintaining display, assisting in completion of visual objectives and upholding the overall aesthetic of the store.
Applicants must receive college credit for this internship. (do not apply otherwise)

Required Skills:

*Candidates must be a student at accredited school that allows intern work experience for school credit.
*Candidates must have some weekday (M-F) availability
*Candidates must be passionate about fashion and home design, and express interest in learning about the retail industry.
*Candidates must be detail oriented, independent workers with strong communication, organization and display skills.
*Must have knowledge of various textiles and materials as well as familiarity with power tools, basic construction techniques, and installation.
*Knowledge of a variety of artistic media including painting, drawing, sculpting, sewing, and experience in manipulation of materials is highly beneficial.
Please apply in person.
Company: Going Away Dress - Job Description: We are looking for local fashion designers to design a line of fashion forward couture wedding dresses. The designer will be an inspired self-starter who is interested in the bridal industry. The designer must have a unique style with a focus on current fashions.

Application Process: Please email Allison at allison@goingawaydress.com to set up and interview. Include a copy of your resume and contact information. Contact phone number: (904)704-4442
Monday, January 24, 2011
First Coast News is seeking a Creative Services Department Intern. The Intern will learn and apply skills including, but not limited to: idea brainstorming, script writing, location production set up and lighting, nonlinear editing on Avid Adrenaline, and social media engagement.

To apply visit: http://www.firstcoastnews.com/inside/internships/news-article.aspx?storyid=156571&catid=399
Culinary Students: Pastry Culinary Internship with Omni Hotels in Amelia Island, FL – Spring Semester desired time frame February - May. The pastry intern will perform routine kitchen duties in the set-up, breakdown and cleaning of kitchen to maintain a safe and sanitary work area.

To apply visit: https://omnihotels.a...ts.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=11479
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Local graphic novelist looking for artist to collaborate with--if you are interested in drawing comics please email Adam at acw.comics@gmail.com. As with all freelance leads, please do not proceed unless you have received a down payment and a contract signed by both yourself and the client.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
White House Black Market is hiring for an Assistant Manager. They ask that all applicants be 18 or older with retail or sales management experience required.

Location:
4791 River City Drive
Suite 137
Jacksonville, FL 32246

http://www.chicos.com/store/page.jsp?id=4900002
Brunch for weekends/line cook. Please ask Career Services to forward your resume to them. Culhane's is located at 967 Atlantic Blvd. on the Beach side.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Ethan Allen will consider Interior Design interns. Please send your resume to Store Manager Gordon Kessler at gkessler.eajacksonville@gmail.com. This is for the location at the St. John's Town Center. Learn sales and design in a very fast-paced sales environment.

Students, if you need an internship for the Spring quarter, do not wait until the last minute to begin looking for one! This is a great opportunity--apply now.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Full time PHP Web Developer position at high-profile Ad Agency in Jacksonville. Please see Career Services for more info.
Xpress Technologies is an emergency department software company. We advertise our product in most medical journals and also market in tradeshows and at times E-mail campaigns.

At the moment we are in the process of updating/redesigning our marketing collateral, such as sales brochures, product data sheets and other visual aids. Our audience or decision makers in our industry are MD’s and by profession are individuals whom make very rapid decisions, almost snap judgment.

Our audience creates a creative challenge, thus requires us to design our collateral with high visual imagery and short content. In our sales and marking meetings at time need to draw our concepts on white board or projector to get across ideas. Therefore a student with an artist background will certainly be of great value.

Requirements:
Adobe CS suite
Dreamweaver (basic knowledge)

To apply please submit your resume and online work samples/portfolio to:
David Claros
Marketing
XpressTechnologies
david.claros@xpte.com
Mai Oui Gourmet is hiring waitstaff for the upcoming busy,wedding season! If interested in working with us, please send your resume and or an email to: karen@maiouigourmet.com.
Private client wants to hire an interior design student for space planning/organization in her home. Please contact Tanya Crockett at 904-505-5890 or tntawdat@yahoo.com if this is something you are interested in. As with all freelance leads, please do not proceed unless you have received a down payment and a contract signed by both yourself and the client.
All majors-- Kohl's is hiring for many positions. If interested please apply online.

Location:
13760 St. Augustine Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32258
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Website:
http://www.snagajob.com/companies/kohls-employment.htm?b=768&rbs=fl&rbl=jacksonville#filter-results
Culinary Students-- Fleet Landing: Cook and Dishwasher positions available.
Job Description:
- Cook
Full- time, flex schedule, nights, holidays & weekends, a must, dependable, team player, thorough knowledge of cooking required, willing to take direction.

- Dishwasher
Part- time, flex schedule, nights, weekends & holidays a must, dependable, self-motivated, team player, general knowledge of dishwashing & pot washing procedures, ability to follow directions.

If interested they ask that all applicants either e-mail resume to jobs@fleetlanding.com or fax cover letter or resume with the job in which you are applying for included 904-246-7704

Location:
1 Fleet Landing Blvd
Jacksonville, Fl 32233
Haverty's Furniture store on Phillips Hwy is hiring! They are looking to fill a Sales Consultant position. They ask that applicants apply in person but please review the job description prior to filling out the job application. Please ask to speak with a manager once your application is complete.

Location:
10464 Phillips Highway
Jacksonville, fl 32256
Monday, January 10, 2011
Nippers Beach Grille opening in Jacksonville Beach! Culinary jobs!!!!
2309 Beach Blvd Jacksonville Beach, 32250 FL

******* BUSINESS INFORMATION *******
Business Name: Nippers Beach Grille
Website: nippersbeachgrille.com
Email: trey@nippersbeachgrille.com

******* JOB DETAILS *******
Job Title: Cook (all ranges)
Job Type: full-time
Job Location: Jacksonville Beach
Salary: Competitive wages based on qualifications Required Skills: Proficient Knife skills Referral Source:
Job Description: Looking for passionate cooks (prep to lead line and pastry) to join our team in this new venture Application Process: Email resumes to Trey@nippersbeach grille.com Please do not call
Comments/Questions: Must be organized, clean, and willing to work.
Friday, January 7, 2011
******* BUSINESS INFORMATION *******
Business Name: Mineral City
Business Phone: 904-285-4784
Business Fax: 904-285-1857
Website: www.mcpvb.com
Email: laura.mineralcity@bellsouth.net

******* JOB DETAILS *******
Job Title: sales assistant
Job Type: part-time
Job Location: at store
Salary: $8.00 per hour
Required Skills: internet, computer and design Referral Source: School Reputation Job Description: Need p/t sales associate for a home furnishings & gift boutique Application Process: send resume via e-mail
Comments/Questions: Professional appearance and demeanor required for upscale clientele. Willing to submit to background check
Photograph a wedding on May 7 in Jac Beach. Please contact Robbi at robbi.carbone@att.net for more details. As with all freelance, please do not proceed unless you have a formal contract signed by both yourself and the client, an agreed upon price, and a down payment. Please see Career Services if you have any questions!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
A Sweet to Eat--Internship Position Available:

Looking for a culinary student to be in charge of lunch MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, and WEDNESDAYS 9am-3pm. (Lunch will be served 11am-2pm daily.)

This includes prep, cooking, and clean up, some menu planning, as well as taking responsibility for maintaining proper time and temperature controls, and appropriate inventory levels for ingredients.

Most menu items are sandwiches, salads, and wraps on the flat top grill.

The first 30 days of the internship will be unpaid. Following that, the rate of pay will be $9.00hr.

Only email replies and resumes will be accepted. Please email your resume to Chef Elizabeth Salem at chefe@asweettoeat.com.
With JSA Promos. E-commerce, photography, and basic web skills a plus. Please email resume and samples of your work or a website to:

Scott Peterson
scottp@jsapromos.com
With Menu Designs in St. Augustine. If interested please send resume and samples of work to:

Lisa Michael
Creative Director/Print Coordinator
Lisa.michael@menudesigns.com
Monday, January 3, 2011
Be A Part of Art in the Making: Production Assistants and Crew Needed for Short Film

About the Film:
Fear, irony, cynicism and a gun lead the way in the hunt for a mystery drug dealer and financing for a film...a hog is whacked, an old man is slapped, a cops dream comes true and a homeless couple hits the jackpot in this dark comedy/drama climaxing in a twisted collision of karma and ambition.

About the Director:
Written and directed by Ithiell B. Yisrael. Yisrael's film credits include "He Got Game", "The Tic Code", "New Rose Hotel", "Belly", "Sunshine State" and many more.

Shoot Dates: Jan. 17-24, 2011. You don't need to be present for all 7 days, but we will need you for the entirety of the days you can work.

Positions Needed:
• Production Assistants
• Assistant Editor
• 1st Assistant Camera
• 2nd Assistant Camera
• Sound Recorder
• Boom Op
• Key Grip
• Best Boy Grip
• Dolly Grip
• Grip Crew
• Gaffer
• Best Boy Electric
• Electrical Team
• Make Up assistant
• Wardrobe
• Set Design


If interested please send your resume to bekkahclifford@gmail.com with the area you'd like to help with in the subject line.

We look forward to working with you!

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