Rodney Bengston

Another thing people must determine after a job loss is whether they are going to make a job change or a career change, said Marcia Jones, manager of Career Services at Lorain County Community College. She added that many local colleges offer free resources. 

Gary Mitchell of the Encompass Group said he became an "unintentional entrepreneur" when his regular job disappeared. You need to make your business profitable, he added, but must be careful to not price it out of the market.

Frances Dwyer McCaffrey, grants developer at LCCC, said grant proposal writers must know their audience and be able to follow the format. She added her success rate on grants is 35 percent, which is considered a strong track record.

The biggest lesson for the day may have been you can have a successful business or nonprofit venture but, as in school, you have to do your homework.  

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PR INTERN - NAT'L ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE STORES  Info on this Oberlin internship here 

INTERN - COMMUNITY OUTREACH - CLEVELAND INDIANS
Job # 13-0058 Salary $10.00
To provide support to the department's special events, programs, and operations, which foster a positive image for the Club and raise funds for Cleveland Indians Charities (CIC). Our Intern must also be knowledgeable of all Community Relations and Cleveland Indians Charities events, beneficiaries, and partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Donation Fulfillment:
* Assist with Helping Hand Program and premium donations including player meet-and-greets, first pitches, "Play Ball", batting practice visits, goodie packages, ticket and item donations, birthday/congratulatory letters, etc.
* Assist with coordination and distribution of charitable ticket program including selection and approval
* Coordinate all donation requests (in-kind and financial) and distribute department donation requests
Operations:
* Assist with the coordination of donation efforts and marketing messages for Fill The House For Charity program, including day of game liaison. Other duties include execution of Ceremonial First Pitch, National Anthem, "Play Ball" kid, Batting Practice Experience, autographed items, and complimentary tickets
* Assist with inquiries and tasks for all facets of operations of the High Achievers
* Assist with Progressive Field Tour Program including group reservations, weekly scheduling, and lunch coordination
* Assist with departmental communications (phone inquiries, e-mail correspondence, and connection with Customer Service Department) regarding donations, programs, High Achievers.
* Provide assistance for all Community Outreach and Cleveland Indians Charities programs and events as assigned and as necessary.
Other Duties:
* Assist with the development, monitoring, and execution of the Community Outreach business plan and programs to serve Northeast Ohio.
* Enhance Cleveland Indians brand by creating an emotional bond between the Club and the Community. Team liaison between the club and the community through programs and activities.
* Maintain meaningful and effective relationships with Player Personnel and Wives Association.
* Develop new opportunities to support community needs, with focus on building the Clubs' brand.
* Perform additional duties as assigned by the Community Outreach Department.
Requirements * Bachelor's degree in related course of study (or currently enrolled in program)
* Computer knowledge including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
* Previous volunteer experience preferred, but not required
* Previous experience within a sports, recreational, or collegiate facility strongly preferred, but not required
* Previous experience supervising preferred, but not required
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* People skills, flexibility, and the ability to do many tasks at the same time
* Ability to effectively use Internet and E-mail
* Ability to type minimum 55 wpm
* Strong organizational skills
* Possess desire and ability to sell the Cleveland Indians product
* Reads, speaks, and comprehends English effectively.
* Ability to work with multicultural populations and a commitment to fairness and equality.
* Ability to act according to the organizational values at all times.
* Represents the Indians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
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