Friday, March 28, 2008

Summer 2008 Teaching Positions

The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2008 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and comprehensive on-going support.



Summer teaching positions with the Institute offer the opportunity to:



* Earn more than $6000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $550 and $700 per week while teaching.
* Gain over 500 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups.
* Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books.



The Institute is an educational service provider that teaches developmental reading programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States. Our classes for students of all ages improve their reading skills and teach them to experience absorption in literature.



We hire people who:



· Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure

· Have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline

· Are responsible and hard working

· Have good communication and organization skills

· Will be patient and supportive with students

· Have regular access to a reliable car



We welcome you to submit an on-line application and learn more about teaching for the Institute at our website:



http://www.readingprograms.org/teachingjobs/?dept=

Thursday, March 27, 2008

ADVERTISING INTERN

Busy entertainmnet advertising agency has an immediate opening for a brilliant, extremely organized INTERN who will assist the account team in all functions that support our busy print division. You will be primarily working with Account Director and Coordinator, but also assisting the Creative Director and the Design Team.

We want someone who is excited to learn and willing to have some fun. If you are motivated, organized, accurate, Mac proficient (Excel, Entourage, Word, Acrobat & Filemaker preferred) & have a good sense of humor, we should meet. We are seeking a positive person who is able to maintain an even keel in a demanding environment filled with a broad range of creative (think challenging) personalities.

Send resume and portfolio web link to jobs@jmadv.com

No phone calls please.

Graphic Design Intern

Do you like TV and movies? Are you a bright self-starter?
If so, we have a great opportunity for the right student as a graphic design intern at an entertainment ad agency located in Van Nuys.
If you can handle a fast-paced environment with high expectations we could be the place for you! You'll be working in our print department helping with design, production and concept pitches.

Requirements:
-Current study in Graphic Design or Advertising.
-Must be for CREDIT ONLY, no pay.
-Interest in concepting ideas and creating impactful, visually stunning designs.
-Mac OSX proficient, fluent computer skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark/ In-Design.
-Ability to multi-task, adhere to deadlines, organized, reliable, and punctual.
-Must have good sense of humor and a great attitude.

Please reply with a resume, portfolio link, cover letter and the days you are available to work... only if you live in the Los Angeles area.


jobs@jmadv.com

No phone calls please.

Looking for Skilled Animators

My name is Shervin Etaat. I am Directing a short animated film that is all ready in production. I am looking for other skilled 2D animators to work with me on the project.
Send me any links to your animation and/or artwork that represents your drawing style, or you can attach artwork to your email reply. I have put together a budget for the film so compensation and credit is available. Feel free to contact me by phone or email. I look forward to working with other artists.

Shervin Etaat
(818) 268 4496
setaat@hotmail.com

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Valley Village needs your help!

Valley Village needs your help!

We are looking for a fresh look for our website, www.valleyvillaghttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gife.org. Would you be willing to redesign our small, static website? While we don't have any money to offer you, we can offer you all the fame and fortune we possibly can by listing you on the website, in the newsletter, and in our donor thank yous.

Please contact Jenny Daniels Freese at (818) 587-9450, or at valleyvillage.development@gmail.com. We would like to complete the new website before May 1, 2008. Please submit your letter of interest no later than April 1st.

Valley Village offers day programs, residential programs, and Saturday programs for more than 300 men and women with developmental disabilities. Valley Village was founded in 1971 by parents who wanted educational opportunities for their developmentally disabled children. Valley Village has 17 family homes as well as three day program centers. Valley Vilage is a 501(c)3 located in Winnetka, California.