Welcome to The Art Institute of Jacksonville's Career Services Blog! The purpose of this blog is to make the student community aware of any job openings, resources, or career-related events going on in the Jacksonville area. Career Services is located on the second floor of The Art Institute of Jacksonville, A Branch of Miami International University of Art & Design, 8775 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256, 904-486-3004. If you haven't already done so, stop by and say hello!





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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Citi Trends is looking for a dedicated Store Sales Associate to join our team at one of the largest chains in the value-priced urban apparel industry. We’re growing, so if you’ve ever wanted a chance to lead the way, this is it.
http://www.workinretail.com/WR/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?siteid=INDEEDWIRORG&Job_DID=J3H15169K21VB16NXB9

At ANN INC., WE GET WOMEN. Real women live ever more complicated lives. They juggle more activities, play more roles, and carry more expectations. But what women value is what they have always valued: connecting with others, making smart choices, looking and feeling great. Living life fully means women choose to play all their roles with confidence and style.
That is why we're here.
http://www.workinretail.com/WR/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?siteid=INDEEDWIRORG&Job_DID=JHL6SF6VTD3575PR3C8

At George’s Music we believe we have the best customers in our industry, so we want only the best associates to serve them.  We’re looking for positive, outgoing high-energy, self-motivated individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced, fun environment who are performance driven and looking to succeed. http://tbe.taleo.net/NA6/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GEORGESMUSIC&cws=1&rid=30
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Please see Career Services to apply! Position starts in April.


Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Metropolitan Loft Apartments are currently looking for a part-time Concierge Desk Attendant. Interested candidates should email their resume to metropolitainlofts@linkapts.com.
Maintaining and overseeing social networking, candidate needs to have an understanding of various different social media websites. Knowledge of html/css for website designing, be ready to redesign a website.

If interested please email david@easyeditvideo.com with your:
Name, Address, Resume
Monday, January 23, 2012
Apply Online Now Join Our Team! Work for the number one global restaurant! As a team member, you are an extension of our product! We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who can deliver excellent customer service with a smile. We will teach you everything else you need to know We take great pride in how our people look and how they present themselves.http://www.mcstate.com/careers/jobs/5865/6316
Required Skills: Vido/Film Production/Special Effects/Video editing/flash/motion graphics
We are looking for a talented and reliable video production artist who can create  music promotional videos us and the launch of my solo project.   This is a great opportunity for a student to gain amazing experience and enrich their portfolio with an international brand.  I am from Seattle Washington, San Francisco and New York City.  Right now I am based in Berlin, but will traveling back and forth between here and the States often.


Application Process: Send portfolio to:

scott@djscottbinder.com
corinna@pull-the-strings.com

 Comments/Questions: This is an unpaid internship, but there will be a possibility for students to earn money from projects in the future.
We are looking for a graphic design student with a clear vision on creating a modern logo for an international manufacturing company.
http://www.collegehelpers.com/viewjob.asp?post_no=18836
Job Requirements:     Candidates must have a a firm background in graphic design and have a modern and trendy vision for style. Designing the brand logo will be the first assignment in the internship.
We're looking for a talented graphic artist or web design student for an internship starting immediately and lasting through summer 2012. The ideal candidate has lots of experience with HTML/CSS. We would love to look at your portfolio and HTML/CSS code.
MediaLeaf Technologies is based in southeast Georgia, but our internship program doesn't require any relocation. This is purely a work from home assignment. There will be a 20-30 hour per week workload.http://www.authenticjobs.com/jobs/11398/web-design-internship-html-css-js?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
Provide exceptional guest services at all times.  Will prepare all menu items in an efficient, timely manner observing all quality standards in our banquet and outlet kitchens.  The culinary intern will perform routine kitchen duties in the set-up, breakdown and cleaning of kitchen to maintain a safe and sanitary work area.  Receive and store supplies.
Flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.  Summer Semester desired time frame: May 16th - Sept. 5th.https://omnihotels.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=15235&site_id=148
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Position Summary:
The Omni Jacksonville Hotel is a four diamond luxury hotel and is the premier meeting venue in Jacksonville. Located in the heart of downtown on the St. John's River, the Omni Jacksonville Hotel is convenient to restaurants, shopping, the Prime Osborn Convention Center and the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts. The hotel offers 354 luxurious guest room accommodations, modern bistro, lounge and 15 meeting rooms with 14,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 6,952 square foot Grand Ballroom.
Must be detail oriented and have good math skills. Basic keyboarding skills.  Must be able to work independantly. Must be able to walk for long periods of time. Works two to three days per week based on business demands.  Must be available weekends.

Qualified applicants must have good communication skills and be able to work independantly. Responible for taking inventory and stocking of guest room minibars and keying usage into computer.
 This is a Part Time Position.https://omnihotels.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=15283&site_id=148
Job Description:
Responsible for ordering, shipping, receiving, organizing, and merchandising inventory. Perform monthly inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies. Assists customers with the purchase of Company products and services, features, accessories and bill payments. Answers inbound calls and assists sales representatives. Processes paperwork and performs other duties as assigned by management. May sell all products and services offered by the Company.



http://www.metrojacksonvillejobs.com/jobs.asp?pagemode=15&jid=2596491
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Students--if you can bake, take photos or shoot film, please contact Leleni at L_newt@yahoo.com for a wedding in Jacksonville on July 5.  As with all freelance work, please do not proceed until you and the client have agreed upon a price, signed a contract, and a down payment has been received. 
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Nest Design Group has an [unpaid] internship opportunity available for 1-2 interns about 15-20 hours a week, hours flexible. They offer a $100/month stipend.


Position(s) available immediately. Office is in Southside/Baymeadows area.



This is for 2 companies: www.nestdesigngroup.com + www.nestingshoppe.com



This internship entails:

• ASSISTING ON COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOTS (mostly interior design, some headshots)

• EDITING PHOTOS (photoshop skills needed)

• SOCIAL MEDIA (updating facebook, blog and twitter accounts)

• GRAPHIC DESIGN + WEBSITE DESIGN

• AS WELL AS MINOR OFFICE DUTIES


To apply send your resume to:
Jessie Preza, Owner
info@nestdesigngroup.com



Nest Design Group
where new ideas hatch.

www.nestdesigngroup.com

904.435.NEST • 904.435.6378

Thursday, January 12, 2012
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Title: Student Help – Storeroom (17 hours weekly)




Position Summary:

Responsible for servicing primarily Culinary Lab classes and students in all lab classes via organizational activities during working hours in The Art Institute of Jacksonville Storeroom.



Key Job Elements:

1. Re-stocking supplies includes food, supplies, and chemicals.

2. Loading, cleaning, and maintaining pars for various food carts for culinary lab classes.

3. Maintaining a FIFO rotation for all perishables.

4. Assisting with maintenance of logs, particularly HACCP.

5. Mop room daily check and maintenance using checklist to check pars.

6. Emptying garbage and boxes to outside receptacles.

7. Keeps all refrigerators, freezers, fish drawers rotated and iced as specified.

8. Responsible for labeling all foods as required by law and storeroom policies.

9. Assists with receiving orders, immediate and proper rotation for products.

10. Storeroom cleaning and daily organizational duties.

11. Keeps records for waste, use charts, and lists for needed items.

12. Acts as a role model for culinary students by following professional guidelines as stated.

13. Pro-actively supports student learning by following department protocols and procedures.

14. Assist with inventory management and use of new Ai requisition system.

15. Other duties as assigned.



Organization Relationships:

Reports to: Chef Director and Storeroom Manager

Interacts with: Students, staff and faculty.



Position Requirements:

1. Must be current Art Institute of Jacksonville student in good standing.

2. Must possess excellent customer service skills.

3. Must be detail-oriented.

4. Needs to be able to lift and carry 50 lb. bags and equivalent for storage.

5. Needs to be able to withstand extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.

6. Job duties require standing for long periods, walking, pushing, climbing, stooping, frequent lifting of items regularly of 20-30#, and 50# from time to time.

7. Ability to read, interpret and communicate procedures to new students involved in the learning process.

8. Able to interpret culinary numbers and figures via written lists correctly to achieve correct par levels.

9. Computer literacy – familiarity with Excel, Word, and Outlook; data entry experience a plus



Accountability:

Direct: Chef Director, Storeroom Manager, Chef Instructors, Other Storeroom Student workers, Students in lab classes needed help with understanding procedures. Be courteous to admissions representatives and other faculty touring premises. Occasionally other department heads and the President or Dean.

Indirect: Student persistence and school image.

Legacy Design Photographers


http://www.legacydigital.com

843-686-3138



Application Process

• Online Portfolio Required

• Skype Interview Accessibility

• Resume in PDF Format to be emailed



Employer Needs

• Letter of Commitment from chosen intern(s) for agreed # of weeks

• Interns must be comfortable with the use of a Digital SLR camera

• Interns must be comfortable with sharing an apartment with 1 or 2 roomates

o Apartment may be co-ed

• Interns must have a stable mode of transportation available to them

• Strong verbal communication skills are a must

• Self-Motivated and Outgoing personality is a plus



Job Description



This is a students opportunity to learn the creative side of Portraiture. After training, students will individually work with pre-scheduled family portrait sessions where they will be responsible for all of the posing and photography.



Students will learn all the aspects of our business including, but not limited to: Photography / Posing, Photoshop Production / Color Correction / Retouching, Customer Service both on the phone and in the studio, Shipping / Packing, taking orders from customers, and much more.



You must be comfortable with a Digital SLR camera. Your online portfolio and resume will be reviewed before a Skype interview is conducted. You must have a stable mode of transportation to and from work. Strong Verbal communication skills and a self-motivated, outgoing personality is a plus. Hours will be flexible, including weekends and evenings, totaling 20-40 hours per week.



Pay Range

• Free Rent + Bonus based on Performance.

Monday, January 9, 2012
Seeking a photographer to shoot one of our buildings in Jacksonville, FL this week. Nothing fancy, I need about 6 to 8 clean digital shots of this building in high-res tiff (300 DPI) files. We would prefer the photographer to invoice us directly and provide a W9 form.


Photography preference:

• Shoot early in the morning, nice bright blue sky

• Preferably no cars

• 1 shot to show the length of the building

• 1 side shot of the building

• 1 back shot of the building

• 1 wide shot, perhaps across the parking lot/shopping center

• 1 shot of the roadside signage

• 1 portrait shot of the walkway area with columns and no people

Property location is 5751 North Main Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32208

The budget for this job is $150.

If interested, please email your resume and sample work to Kathleen at kholland@aii.edu or stop by Career Services for more information.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
The Film & Television Office is seeking interns for the 2012 Spring Semester. If you are looking for an internship in film, sports or communications, please email your resume to Sandy Ilog at @coj.net.

The two internships available at the moment are Communications Intern and Photography Intern.

Communications Intern

The intern’s primary responsibility is to assist the Film Commissioner and PR Specialist in office operations. Duties may include researching and responding to production leads, photographing various Jacksonville locations and special events, researching, writing and editing copy for our newsletter and blog, coordinating bi-monthly board meetings, coordinating marketing communications materials, organizing and maintaining photo files and miscellaneous administrative tasks.

Though this internship may provide ample opportunity to make contacts in the film industry, the job itself does not offer direct, on-set film experience. Candidates must have strong writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should be highly organized and self-motivated. This is an unpaid internship however credit is available through an accredited university.

Photography Intern

The intern’s primary responsibility is to assist the Sports Manager and PR Specialist in office operations. Duties may include event planning for major sporting event(s), designing advertising materials (i.e. flyers, brochures, advertisements, etc. using computer graphics and desktop publishing software), coordinating monthly board meetings, obtaining info from various sources and conducting marketing research when requested.

Candidates must have strong writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should be highly organized and self-motivated. This is an unpaid internship however credit is available through an accredited university.




Guest Service Lead PT
The guest service lead will increase guest confidence and loyalty by providing accurate, fast and friendly guest service desk and media services in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures.  This role will satisfactorily resolve guest concerns or escalate them to appropriate level of management. 
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The deli team member is responsible for increasing guest confidence and loyalty by providing courteous and prompt service, consistent operating conditions and a friendly atmosphere.
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Cosmetic Counter Manager - Estee Lauder

Belk, Inc. is the nation's largest privately owned department store organization. Today, there are over 300 Belk stores in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions. The stores are still privately owned and operated by the Belk families after more than 111 years.
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Walmart

Position Description:
Drives sales in assigned area
· Drives the financial performance of assigned area
· Ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures
· Provides supervision and development opportunities for hourly Associates in assigned area
· Upholds the Company's Open Door Policy
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Must be a full time student, enrolled in 12 or more credits, with a 2.5 or higher GPA.  Please see Career Services to apply and for more info!

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