Over 20 employers will be in attendance for this job fair held at the National College campus. For more info, email Cathy Fortune at cfortune@national-college.edu.  

The City of Roanoke will be holding its Summer Job Fair on Wednesday, June 17 from 9 am - 12 noon at the Roanoke Civic Center Exhibit Hall. The event is sponsored by the Renick Group, Express Employment Professionals, and WDBJ7. Please plan to attend this event.   

 

Firm looking for dynamic leadership for numerous opportunities locally - copywriter, senior manager of retirement community, and an individual skilled in Wordpress. For more info, contact ira@jobzcafe.com.

The Roanoke Regional Partnership is the region's marketing organization, responsible for attracting people and businesses to the Roanoke Region of Virginia. The Partnership is seeking a recent college graduate for a 12-month, full-time, paid internship. The internship is well suited for a recent graduate with a background in advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, digital media, business, or writing. This position is an excellent opportunity for a recent

graduate to gain experience and contacts while developing a portfolio of accomplishments in the marketing field.

The person selected will be responsible for managing and enhancing content on www.roanoke.org; managing and creating content for Facebook, YouTube, and other new media; helping to collect content for www.roanokeoutside.com, and

assisting our consultants on public relations. The position operates with direct supervision from staff but a successful applicant will be able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to execute responsibilities independently. This position does NOT involve programming or sophisticated technical development of the website.

DUTIES:
 Manage and update content for the RRP website
 Create content and features for the RRP website
 Manage Facebook, Linked In, and YouTube for RRP
 Create content and features for Facebook, Linked In, and YouTube
 Maintain current knowledge of data sources
 Assist director of outdoor branding on collection of information and information entry for www.roanokeoutside.com
 Provide support to staff as needed on marketing and research projects
 Provide support on Cost of Living Survey, And other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
 Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook. Word, Excel, Power Point, WordPress, and PageMaker. Also familiarity with databases.
 Excellent writing and presentation skills
 Basic understanding of marketing principles, advertising techniques, and graphic design
 Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
 Self-motivator with ability to approach job responsibilities from an entrepreneurial perspective and operate with minimal supervision
 Proficiency with new media and internet marketing outlets such Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter
 Understanding of the changing capabilities of the internet marketing outlets
 Understanding of the mission and goals of the RRP
 Commitment to continuous improvement in all job responsibilities
 Familiarity with research methods and sources
 Strong interpersonal skills including ability to forge productive working relationships

Reply with resume and cover letter to Beth Doughty at beth@roanoke.org by May 15, 2009.

SELF-STORAGE PROFESSIONAL
(Sales, Management, Networking, Facility Upkeep)
 
Run your own mini-business!
Become a Virginia Varsity self-storage professional - Join our Team & Run your own Own Show!
 
Responsibilities of the position:
Entire oversight of all aspects of the business of running a Virginia Varsity storage business and willinclude:
Phone & face-to-face sales, marketing & networking, administrative duties, collections, problem solving, and property upkeep. 
 
Skills & capabilities: 
Must be customer-service & sales oriented, people friendly, self-motivated, organized, computer proficient with great communication, sales & marketing skills. 
 
Please submit resume and salary requirements to:
 
VVSS
Attn:  Human Resources
2087 Apperson Drive
Salem VA 24153.
 

 

On the surface it appears to be almost too good to be true that a program like this exists. However, it takes commitment from the apprentice and an overall awareness that such an option exists.

 

If you are looking for an alternative yet effective way to find a job, then please contact Cheryl Rose at 540-562-3580 x 120 or email her at cheryl.rose@doli.virginia.gov. You can also check out the site at www.doli.virginia.gov.

 

Echostar HR Position - http://www.rvshrm.org/emp_advice/job_posting_detail.php?job_posting_id=209

 

 

This site compiles multiple data sources using complex alogrithms created by Chmura Economics and creates an online environment using new technologies (avatars, video, etc.) to answer all questions in one place. The site received $2 million from a federal grant.

 

For instance, the site will ask a series of question to determine what industries best matches your skills and interest, then it shares supply and demand data set for jobs in that sector in the region. Then, it tells you the average wage and what companies are in that sector. Next, it tells you how much education your would need, how long it would take to acquire the education, and provides cost of education and links to financial aid.

 

It's the entire decision making process with real-time data you cannot find anywhere else all in one place. Please go to the site and use it.  

 

The Roanoke Connect database is also working on altering its current form to align with this new systems.

Liberty Mutual has a marketing positon available for a dynamic, motivated, results-only candidate. Sell yourself to jeffrey.leatherwood@libertymutual.com

 

 

 

 

Some of you have been looking for the right position, but just have not found it yet. Others have always wanted to own a business. Have you ever thought about buying an existing business? Perhaps you have access to some capital and would like to invest in a business and a job.

 

Here is a company you may want to contact and consider. www.bundygroup.com

 

Email Jim Mullens at jim@bundygroup.com.

 

We are excited to announce that Bundy & Company has rebranded to Bundy Group. For nearly 20 years, Bundy Group has provided professional merger and acquisitions advisory services to clients across our region. As our Company has evolved, we have refined our focus to clients operating in the Lower Middle Market ($1 MM - $100 MM in transaction value). With experience drawn from over 200 transactions, Bundy Group remains focused on providing first rate client service and maintaining strong relationships within the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic business communities.
 

 

These links may be helpful to you in your job search process.

 

Express Employment Professionals

Renick Group

Special Projects Coordinator
City of Roanoke
stuart.mease@roanokeva.gov

540-853-2384