ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Coordinates office services such as purchasing, payroll, records control, and other administrative activities for a department/division, center or other organizational unit; interprets operating policies; exercises independent judgement in the resolution of administrative problems.

Essential Job Functions: Coordinates and implements office services such as payroll, purchasing, records control, projects and budget accounting operations.

Analyzes unit operating practices such as record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, personnel requirements, creating new systems or revising established procedures. Interprets and communicates operating policies. Coordinates collection and preparation of financial and operations reports. Participates in interview of job applicants and conducts orientation of new employees as needed. Locates and compiles information and formats reports, graphs, tables, records and other sources of information. Assembles and categorizes facts and figures for written computation and calculations. Assists with special events planning.

Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software. Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.

Scope of Responsibility: Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures which may include some familiarity of other departments within the school/division. Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions within the department.

Decision Making: On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgement and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.

Authority: May oversee or coordinate the work of others.

Communication: Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate requiring good oral and written communication skills.

Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Two years college or equivalent work experience

Experience: Three years of related experience required. Additional education may be substituted for years of work experience.

Physical Requirements: Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal range. Ability to move about.

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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

Responsible for all account management of national sponsors and recruitment. Will assist with the management of client relationships with national corporate sponsors, and help assure that corporate clients receive all benefits associated with program sponsorship while working toward renewal. The Coporate Sponsorship Account Director maintains external client relations and will also act as an advocate for those clients within MODE31. Also, the Coporate Coordinator is responsible for supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

EXPERIENCE: Four to six years of related work experience is required.

SKILLS: The oporate Sponsorship Account Director should be a strong, well organized time manager who is comfortable with multiple projects with varied deadlines. They should be able to craft well-written correspondence and understand/provide clear instruction. They should be adept at working within budget and time constraints and possess the willingness to learn new technology and applications. They should be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and have a general knowledge of Macintosh platforms. They should have familiarity with research tools such as MRI, NSI/NTI Ratings and Lexis Nexis. Must be poised in professional presentation situations and have a professional style on the telephone.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required.

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EVENTS/PROMOTIONS MANAGER

These managers direct promotion programs that combine advertising with purchase incentives to increase sales. In an effort to establish closer contact with purchasers—dealers, distributors, or consumers—promotion programs may use direct mail, telemarketing, television or radio advertising, catalogs, exhibits, inserts in newspapers, Internet advertisements or Web sites, in-store displays or product endorsements, and special events. Purchasing incentives may include discounts, samples, gifts, rebates, coupons, sweepstakes, and contests.

Essential Job Functions: Demonstrates and explains products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or utilize services available, and answers questions. Visits homes, community organizations, stores, and schools to demonstrate products or services. Attends trade, traveling, promotional, educational, or amusement exhibit to answer visitors' questions and to protect exhibit against theft or damage. Sets up and arranges display to attract attention of prospective customers. Suggests product improvements to employer and product to purchase to customer. Gives product samples or token gifts to customers, and distributes handbills, brochures, or gift certificates to passers-by. Answers telephone and written requests from customers for information about product use and writes articles and pamphlets on product. Lectures and shows slides to users of company product. Advises customers on homemaking problems related to products or services offered by company. Wears costume or sign boards and walks in public to attract attention to advertise merchandise, services, or belief. Contacts businesses and civic establishments and arranges to exhibit and sell merchandise made by disadvantaged persons. Set ups street team to advertise events. Instructs customers in alteration of products.Develops list of prospective clients from sources, such as newspaper items, company records, local merchants, and customers. Solicits new organization membership. Trains demonstrators to present company's products or services.Conducts lucheons and fund-raising dinners. Prepares reports of services rendered and visits made. Drives truck and trailer to transport exhibit. Collects fees or accepts donations.

• Job Activities for: Demonstrators and Product Promoters
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public -- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
• Selling or Influencing Others -- Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Scheduling Work and Activities -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required.

[end of Events/Promotions Description]

FASHION DESIGNER

Designs custom garments for clients & MODE31

Essential Job Functions: Attends fashion shows and reviews garment magazines and manuals to analyze fashion trends, predictions, and consumer preferences.Sews together sections to form mockup or sample of garment or article, using.; sewing equipment. Directs and coordinates workers who draw and cut patterns, and construct sample or finished garment. Arranges for showing of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows. Confers with sales and management executives, or clients regarding design ideas. Examines sample garment on and off model, and modifies design to achieve desired effect. Integrates findings of analysis and discussion, and personal tastes and knowledge of design, to originate design ideas. Sketches rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and writes specifications, such as color scheme, construction, or material type. Draws pattern for article designed, cuts pattern, and cuts material according to pattern, using measuring and drawing instruments, and scissors.

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Job Description: A graphic designer designs images for use as logos, packaging, advertising or posters for the promotion or development of goods, services and ideas. They may also design artwork and layout for fabrics, magazines
and other publications, or help to develop television advertisements.

Main Tasks: discuss the requirements for the designs with their client, analyse the purpose of the project, develop design ideas, prepare sketches, instructions and layout diagrams, suggest production methods, materials needed and costs, discuss ideas with the client and make the necessary changes,use computers for a variety of tasks.

Skills: Graphic designers need to be motivated, creative and imaginative. They should also be accurate, able to accept criticism and able to work well under pressure. Graphic designers need to have good hand-eye co-ordination and normal colour vision. Graphic designers need to be skilled in computer-aided design and
interpreting clients’ ideas. They also need to have good communication skills, problem-solving skills and an eye for detail. Graphic designers need to know about art materials and techniques, and how to use colour and
design effectively, and they should have a knowledge of printing and production methods. They also need to have an understanding of advertising and marketing, and how people think and react to visual images. It is
important that graphic designers know about current market trends.

Qualification Required: A tertiary qualification in graphic design such as a certificate, diploma or degree is preferred. Useful experience for graphic designers would be any art or design work or courses, advertising or marketing work, publishing or printing work, production work in the media, typographical work, experience in graphic
design.

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MARKETING

Determine the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

Job Tasks for: Marketing Managers: Compile lists describing product or service offerings. Confer with legal staff to resolve problems, such as copyright infringement and royalty sharing with outside producers and distributors. Consult with product development personnel on product specifications such as design, color, and packaging. Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction. Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections. Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers. Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors. Initiate market research studies and analyze their findings. Negotiate contracts with vendors and distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks and developing distribution strategies. Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends. Consult with buying personnel to gain advice regarding the types of products or services expected to be in demand. Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, and production managers, to market products and services. Direct the hiring, training, and performance evaluations of marketing and sales staff and oversee their daily activities. Select products and accessories to be displayed at trade or special production shows. Advise business and other groups on local, national, and international factors affecting the buying and selling of products and services. Conduct economic and commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products and services.

Required Knowledge for: Marketing Managers

• Sales and Marketing -- Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
• Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Communications and Media -- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Economics and Accounting -- Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Geography -- Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
• Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Law and Government -- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Sociology and Anthropology -- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

• Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Provide Consultation and Advice to Others -- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
• Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies -- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Selling or Influencing Others -- Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others -- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required.

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MERCHANDISING COORDINATOR

The Merchandising Coordinator is charged with maximizing all areas of brand presentation within their regional area of responsibility. MODE31 is about bringing dynamic forces together, whether engineering the fusion of music and fashion or the blending of street-style with quality apparel. Why not apply this energy and commitment to excellence to your career?

Essential Job Functions: Maintaining Merchandising/Visual Guidelines, as identified by Director or Manager, in all locations within assigned territory. Educate and train store line personnel on product and merchandising/visual standards through on-the-floor training and seminars. Establishing and maintaining relationships with all key accounts. Communicate opportunities in store, and provide feedback to Corporate. Analyze sales data to understand and effect by door performance. Monitor stock levels. Manage set-up of in-store programs and promotions within territory. Develop visibility strategies to meet individual needs in key accounts and within territory. Conduct Shop Installations. Initiate ideas and work with Marketing on special events within territory. Assisting with POS materials and visibility guidelines within department/specialty stores, as required. Implementing all strategies, guidelines and direction originating through the Director or Manager of Retail. Performing other duties as assigned. Maintain specialists program within territory.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in Retail Merchandising, preferably for a Luxury Brand or Major Department Store.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands may be summarized in the following three (3) areas: Physical Activities, Lifting Weight/Exerting Force, and Vision.

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PHOTOGRAPHER

Essential Job Functions: Fashion & Glamour produce and preserve images that paint a picture, tell a story, or record an event. To create commercial quality photographs, photographers need both technical expertise and creativity. Producing a successful picture requires choosing and presenting a subject to achieve a particular effect, and selecting the appropriate equipment. For example, photographers may enhance the subject’s appearance with natural or artificial light, use a particular lens depending on the desired range or level of detail, or draw attention to a particular aspect of the subject by blurring the background. Using computers and specialized software, photographers also can manipulate and enhance the scanned or digital image to create a desired effect. Images can be stored on portable memory devices including compact disks (CDs) or on new types of smaller “mini pocket” storage devices such as flash disks, which are small memory cards used in digital cameras. Digital technology also allows the production of larger, more colorful, and more accurate prints or images for use in advertising, photographic art, and scientific research. Some photographers use this technology to create electronic portfolios as well. Because much photography now involves the use of computer technology, photographers must have hands-on knowledge of computer editing software. Photographers may start out as assistants to experienced photographers. Assistants learn to mix chemicals, develop film, and print photographs, and acquire the other skills necessary to run a portrait or commercial photography business. Freelance photographers also should develop an individual style of photography in order to differentiate themselves from the competition. Some photographers enter the field by submitting unsolicited photographs to magazines and to art directors at advertising agencies. For freelance photographers, a good portfolio of their work is critical. Photographers need good eyesight, artistic ability, and good hand-eye coordination. They should be patient, accurate, and detail-oriented. Photographers should be able to work well with others, as they frequently deal with clients, graphic designers, or advertising and publishing specialists. Increasingly, photographers need to know how to use computer software programs and applications that allow them to prepare and edit images.

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PUBLISHER

The Publisher will work closely with the President and Editor-in-Chief, who will continue to coordinate the production of the magazine and several other efforts. (The Publisher will rapidly be joined by a second staffperson focused on the editorial side of the magazine.) The ideal candidate for Publisher would understand magazine publishing, event planning and fundraising, advertising, editoral skills, images/content coordination, although candidates who are only familiar with one or two of these fields should apply as long as they can demonstrate the capacity to learn quickly.

Responsibilities:

• Expand circulation by launching direct marketing effort, communicating with existing subscribers, and building on already strong base for newsstand distribution
• Organize three events annually in cities across the country, together with editorial staffperson and volunteer support
• Transition fulfillment and renewals to outside fulfillment management firm
• Increase advertising sales, primarily through managing the work of outside advertising consultant
• Support and sustain ongoing fundraising efforts with foundations and individual donors
• Manage business team & voluteers to ensure:
o Ongoing development and updating of creative ideas for MODE31 website
o Continued coverage of organization in other online and print media
• Work with volunteers to manage partnerships for Creative Research and other organizations

As the organization grows, this job has the potential to evolve over time with significant opportunity for advancement.

Qualifications:

• A motivated, creative leader who is a self-starter
• A minimum of 3 years of experience either in the publishing field (preferably with management experience) OR other substantive entrepreneurial business/not-for-profit experience
• Interest in and understanding of urban policy issues & governance issues
• Proven record of team building, especially in regards to “virtual” teams
• Polished interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills, as well as solid persuasion, negotiation and leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Minimum educational level – B.A. or B.S.

[end of Publisher Description]

Interested, qualified candidates may submit their resume, portfolio which must include salary requirements to:

info@mode31.com

Subject should include: JOB APPLICANT

Fax: 404.816.2040

Please insert CODE MODE_CAREERS in subject line

MODE31 is an equal opportunity employer.