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INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
LEADERSHIP LOGIC Are you looking for a way to develop your leadership skills? Sign up for FSU’s Leadership LOGIC Program! Registration is open now. LOGIC is a two-day overnight leadership development program of no cost to FSU students! In partnership with the FSU Reservation, LOGIC offers students a way to explore knowledge about leadership and develop leadership skills through individual and group interactions. The next LOGIC will take place on February 20 to 21, 2015, and will take place at the Rez. For more information, visit thecenter.fsu.edu/logic or email [email protected]. For priority consideration, please submit your Intent To Participate Form by Sunday, February 8.
LEADERSHAPE INSTITUTE: UNLEASH YOUR VISION
The LeaderShape Institute is an intensive and energizing six-day institute that exists to inspire, develop, and support students who have a commitment to lead with a high level of integrity. From May 4-9, 2015, participants will travel to Panama City Beach for a week of personal growth and leadership development. During the LeaderShape Institute, participants will meet and work with 120 students from diverse backgrounds, as well as create a personal vision. Attending the LeaderShape Institute is of no-cost to students. For more information, attend our information sessions on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 at 7:00pm in Dunlap Success Center Room 2201/2202, and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 at 6:00pm in Dunlap Success Center Room 2201/2202. Applications due THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26. Apply at: thecenter.fsu.edu/LeaderShape.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
It’s About…
Leadership Community Advocacy Change Citizenship Action Acceptance Participation Vision Awareness Justice Civility
TEDxFSU 2015
Apply to attend TEDxFSU 2015! TEDxFSU is now in its fifth cycle. This year’s theme is Against the Current. The ocean currents are one of the most powerful forces of nature on our planet. It has the power to alter our experience as a species on Earth dramatically. Moving against this current is in essence shifting a paradigm. A current can be in society as well as a social norm or societal habits. Moving against these changes status quo and allows people to be different, think different, and change the world. TEDxFSU is looking for individuals from a wide-range of experiences and perspectives to be part of this year’s TEDxFSU community. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to apply. TEDxFSU will take place on Friday, March 20 in the FSU Turnbull Center from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. There is no cost to attend TEDxFSU. The deadline to apply is February 27. To apply, thecenter.fsu.edu/Programs/TEDxFSU.
CAREER CENTER EVENTS Government & Social Services Career Fair Wednesday, February 25 | 12:00pm to 4:00pm Oglesby Union Ballrooms Health Professions Career Fair Thursday, March 19 | 12:00pm to 4:00pm College of Nursing (Duxbury Hall) Education & Library Career Fair Thursday, April 23 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm Oglesby Union Ballrooms Doing Well by Doing Good: Helping Careers Panel Wednesday, February 25 | 5:00pm to 6:30pm Dunlap Success Center Rooms 2201/2202
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL The Florida State University Schools (FSUS) middle school and high school track and field program is seeking tutors. The track and field program has been a powerhouse in the Big Bend for over a decade and now they are looking to become a powerhouse in the classroom by hiring 5 volunteer tutors to help facilitate their study hall sessions and provide top notch help for all of their student athletes. They need strong tutors in the subjects of Math, Science, English, Social Studies and Spanish. Study hall will be Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at FSUS. All tutors are required to have a 3.0 in their college courses and be in their second year or higher in college. If interested please contact Coach Tyrone McGriff at (850) 228-6966 [email protected] or Brandie Woods-Danzy (850) 766-0249 [email protected].
DANCE MARATHON Dance Marathon is right around the corner. This year, it will be held on February 27 to March 1 2015! Volunteer registration will be open January 27 through February 17. For information, please contact Samantha Golden, Recruitment Chair, at [email protected] or visit their website for more information at www.noles4kids.org.
GET JAZZED ABOUT GIVING
On Thursday, Jan. 15 StarMetro kicked off its annual four-week food drive to benefit America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend. The launch event will feature community leaders, jazz music, and free refreshments. Donations will be accepted from January 15 through February 15 on StarMetro buses and more than 35 locations throughout Tallahassee. For more info, visit here or contact Lizzy Kelley at (850) 891 - 8533 or at [email protected]. Visit www.talgov.com/starmetro.
HELP PAINT “I AM GAINES STREET” MURAL In collaboration with Tallahassee's Opening Nights events, the Department of Art Education will be hosting a community mural painting from February 7 to February 28 at 651 West Gaines Street in Tallahassee. For more info, visit here or contact Heather Forlong at (850) 644-2147 or at [email protected].
FLORIDA STUDENT LEADERSHIP FORUM ON FAITH & VALUES
The 23rd Florida Student Leadership Forum in Tallahassee is hosting its annual gathering Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8 and registration is currently open at flslf.org. This forum provides the opportunity for students to interact with people from diverse backgrounds who desire to learn about servant leadership, specifically based on the model of Jesus Nazareth. It includes hearing from state leaders, a tour of the House Chambers in the Capitol, a community service project and time together in small groups. Please note there is a forum fee associated with attending and transportation is not included. The application is open, however submitting your application is encouraged as soon as possible. For more information or to apply, visit flslf.org.
RENAISSANCE COMMUNITY CENTER The Renaissance Community Center (RCC) is a local agency that services the homeless population in Tallahassee by serving as a “one-stop-shop” for resources and services. RCC is seeking volunteers Monday through Friday for morning and afternoon shifts this semester. Morning shifts are 8:30am to 11:30am and the afternoon shifts are 1:00pm to 4:30pm. If students can only come for two hours or so instead of the entire shift, RCC is willing to work with you. The tasks involved in volunteering result in a hands-on experience for students to get direct face-to-face contact with clients. Basically, volunteers perform an intake evaluation on clients entering the facility, help monitor the resources, and/or help a person with needs like applying for a job. Interested students can send an email to [email protected] to set a day/time to meet. RCC is located at 457 West Virginia Street.
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
In the early 70’s Gary Iskowitz, was doing graduate work as well as teaching tax law while working for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agency. Mr. Iskowitz saw a growing problem with questionable tax preparers who were scamming low-income people in his area. He did not like what he saw! Consequently, he proposed training a few likeminded student volunteers to go into the community to prepare free tax returns for underserved residents. The rest, they say, is history! 40 years later, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is still going strong. If you would like to continue Iskowitz’s legacy by volunteering, contact the Site coordinator in the UF/IFAS extension office at [email protected] or stop by their office: 615 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32305. No experience is needed! They will train you. Hours are flexible.
LIVING HARVEST The Living Harvest, Inc. is currently looking for dedicated individuals to volunteer at The Living Harvest Sharing Center. They are in the need of people who are team players, able to work on various tasks independently and be RELIABLE. They have several positions that they need covered on a consistent basis: Cashiers – ring customers out and maintain front counter area; Warehouse Workers – pull furniture to and from sales floor or warehouse, pick up donations; and Thrift Store Reps – work closely with the Store
Manager to correctly price and place items. They are also looking for someone who has a background in administration and knows how to use Constant Contact as well as filing paperwork in an organized manner. All volunteer positions require a high level of customer service and a positive attitude. Please contact The Living Harvest Sharing Center at (850) 765-6285 if you would like more information about The Living Harvest, Inc. or volunteer opportunities. The Living Harvest Sharing Center is located at 1725 S. Monroe Street.
CREATIVE TALLAHASSEE 2015 Creative Tallahassee, presented by COCA, is an annual juried fine art exhibition showcasing talented artists of the Big Bend area. From the entries submitted, approximately 45 artworks will be selected and exhibited in the City Hall Art Gallery. Artwork must be original, current and not previously submitted to this annual exhibition. All media, 2D or 3D, is accepted including fine art craft and photography, but excluding video and performance art. An entry fee does apply. For more information or to apply, contact Amanda Karioth Thompson at (850) 224-2147 or click here for more info. The deadline is February 13.
THE TALLAHASSEE BALLET On Monday, March 9 2015, the Tallahassee Ballet will host their largest fundraiser, the 19th Annual Lisa Graganella Nutcracker Golf Classic at the Southwood Golf Club. They are asking businesses to support this event and the fundraising efforts of The Tallahassee Ballet by donating a gift certificate or other merchandise for their silent auction. In return, businesses will be represented with signage, recognized in the event program, and given credit on the item's bid sheet. Funds raised from this event are crucial to The Tallahassee Ballet as they provide funding for the Community Outreach Programs including the Dance Chance program, which provides economically disadvantaged children with tuition-free lessons and dancewear. For more info email [email protected] or call (850) 224-6917.
AMAZING WOMAN IN BUSINESS Nominate an Amazing Woman in Business by March 13! Tallahassee Woman Magazine is now accepting nominations through March 16, 2015, for recognition of the most inspiring and influential businesswomen in
the community. Categories for awards are: Entrepreneur Award; Service Award; Trailblazer Award; Rock Star Award; Torchbearer Award; and the Legacy Award. Nominate here.
VOLUNTEER GHANA Are you interested in traveling to Ghana? Check out www.volunteeringinafrica.org/ghana.htm for more information about Volunteer in Africa’s programs. For more information, contact Eben Mensah at [email protected].
STUDENT SUCCESS CONFERENCE
Florida State University’s Advising First Center for College Life Coaching and the Career Center are excited to host their 3rd annual “Living Unconquered: Mind, Body, Spirit” Student Success Conference. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 25 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm in the Student Services Building. This conference is free and open to all FSU students. There is no registration required to attend. Students will have the opportunity to participate in engaging presentations with a focus on enhancing the mind, body, and spirit. In addition to these creative presentations and workshops, the conference offers students an opportunity to become familiar with student organizations and offices around campus. Food and prizes will be provided.
PEPSICO Pepsico is presenting an information session about positions within their Beverages and Foods Division on Wednesday, February 11 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Oglesby Student Union Room 311E. Learn more about the company and their career opportunities! Students are able to meet the professionals and refreshments will be served. To RSVP, login to Seminole Link, select Events Information Sessions “PepsiCo.”
FLORIDA POET LAUREATE
Nominations for Florida Poet Laureate are now open with a deadline of February 13. The Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs is now soliciting nominations for the Florida Poet Laureate. Established by the Florida Legislature in 2014, the Florida Poet Laureate is an honorary position created in the Florida
Department of State. Florida's Poet Laureate promotes reading, writing and the appreciation of poetry throughout the state and encourages students to express themselves through poetry and reading out loud. The State Poet Laureate will serve a term of four years. To nominate, visit here.
SOUTHERN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Southern Education Foundation (SEF), southerneducation.org, is reaching out to tomorrow’s leaders through the 2015 Southern Education Leadership Initiative. They are seeking outstanding upperclassmen and graduate students to apply for this experiential learning opportunity. Since 2004, SEF has placed over 185 students in 85 nonprofits and foundations throughout the Southern region focused on providing advocacy, grant-making, policy analysis, research, community organizing, and direct service in education. Fellows receive experience, a stipend, travel expenses, orientation, fellowship placement, and a closing meeting. To learn more about the program, application and eligibility requirements and student experiences, please visit southerneducation.org and click “Our Strategies” then “Leadership Development Efforts” then “Southern Education Leadership Initiative” and finally “Prospective Fellows.” If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa Meyer at (404) 991-6762 or email [email protected].
BRITISH SOCIETY FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES’ ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The British Society for Middle Eastern Studies’ (BRISMES) International Annual Conference will explore the theme of “liberation” in the Middle East. The conference will be held June 24 through June 26 at the London School of Economics. Paper and panel proposals on any aspect of liberation (and papers on any other theme are welcomed) are welcomed. The deadline for submission of proposals is February 20. For more information, please visit brismes2015.com. There will panels on a wide range of disciplines, including: politics, religious studies, history, law, economics, sociology, anthropology, literature, linguistics, geography, translation studies, and language teaching. Please submit paper and panel proposals through the conference website listed above.
IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CORPS Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is searching for talented college graduates to join the Immigrant Justice Corps, the country’s first fellowship program dedicated to providing high quality immigration legal services. IJC Community Fellows will be fully funded for two years of service to poor immigrants in New York. Applications for the 2015 class are now open! Please visit Immigrant Justice Corps' website to apply. Applications close on March 2, 2015. For more details about the fellowship and application process, visit www.justicecorps.org. IJC will be doing on-campus visits throughout the months of January and February. Visit their Facebook page for the dates and locations. They will also have two Question & Answer conference calls. The first will be on February 2 at 3:00pm EST and the second on February 18 at 5:00pm EST. Please email Thuy Dao at [email protected] to RSVP! Do not hesitate to contact them should you have any questions. You can call Thuy Dao at (212) 844-4600.
THE SCHOOL TURNAROUND PROJECT
India For Transformation (IFT), and India based social enterprise established by four global pioneers from the fields of art, education, and experiential learning, are current accepting applications for the School Turnaround Project. The School Turnaround Project (STP) has been set up with the vision of transforming the level of impact a volunteering opportunity can bring to the volunteer as well as the audiences concerned. Participants will assume a Directorial role of a distressed school in India and will be equipped with a team, extensive mentoring support, some funds, and the decision making authority to rebuild the school’s entire ecosystem. This opportunity can apply towards internship credit or volunteer experience. For more information, please contact Breeze Navarro at [email protected].
INTERNSHIPS & PAID OPPORTUNITIES
FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITION:
OPERATIONS STUDENT ASSISTANT
Center Operations Student Assistant (COSAs) are responsible for preforming a wide variety of important tasks at the Center for Leadership & Social Change such as assisting with daily operations and upkeep of the Center. Duties include: maintaining the department’s fleet of vans (filling up with gas, replenishing forms, data entry of mileage logs, transporting to/from the repair shop, etc.); organizing/cleaning spaces in the building (storage closets, work rooms, etc.); and helping with other special projects. COSAs will have the opportunity to cover the front desk as needed (answering phones and assisting visitors who come in seeking information or services). Students should be able to work 8 to 10 hours/week, Monday through Friday. Applicants should possess the following: • Reliable, responsible, accountable, and takes the initiative • Basic computer software/functions to do basic data entry • Communication skills, verbal & written • Strong customer service skills & organizational skills • Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships • Basic understanding & appreciation of the Center and its mission • Should have a valid driver’s license, proof of car insurance and a
good driving record • Knowledge of office and telephone etiquette • Be aware of and keep your non-verbal communication appropriate
and professional at all times • Use your FSU email account for all work related tasks If you are interested in this position, contact Linnea Stutts by sending a resume to [email protected].
COURIER & FILE CLERK Carr Riggs & Ingram LLC is hiring a Courier and File Clerk in Tallahassee, FL for $10 to $12 per hour. The clerk will assist accountants and administrative staff. Duties include, but not limited to, running errands, scanning documents, filing tax returns and business reports, mailing, and assist in facility management.
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN Mooney Law Firm, LLC is hiring a Marketing & Public Relations Intern in Tallahassee, FL. There is a $100 per month compensation to help cover travel expenses. Mooney Law Firm specializes in international trade and Customs law. Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with attorneys in identifying business goals and implementing the most effective marketing strategies. Some benefits: recommendation letters and/or future employment with the firm are always a possibility depending on the intern’s actual performance.
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT Palmer Eye Care is hiring a Human Resource Assistant in Tallahassee, FL for $11 per hour. This busy medical practice requires help on Thursdays in managing their human resources department. Responsibilities include weekly time record review, payroll assistance, management of personnel files, and employee review with managerial assistance. Some benefits include receiving a first-hand experience with personnel, small business, and medical management.
SOLUTIONS SKILLS, INC. Solution Skills, Inc. is looking for a Graphic Design and Layout Assistant in Tallahassee, FL. The pay is negotiable and the focus is on basic marketing pieces similar to trifold brochures and flyer design for the multiple audiences of their educational programs.
RAILROAD SQUARE ART PARK
Railroad Square Art Park is looking for a Property Manager! Railroad Square Art Park is looking for a professional with experience in property management or related field and a desire for a unique, dynamic, and multi-faceted position of approximately 25 hours per week. The Property
Manager will be responsible for providing excellent and effective customer service, finding great tenants to join our community, and ensuring the property is well-maintained and safe for our tenants and their patrons. Review of applications is currently underway. For more info, visit here.
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FL: FUNDRAISING INTERN
Children’s Home Society of Florida’s Tallahassee office is seeking a Marketing/Fundraising Intern to start immediately for the Spring and/or Summer 2015 semester(s). The selected individual will work in a small team to develop marketing materials, social media awareness, and help with event logistics for the 30th Annual Chefs’ Sampler (April 26) as well as help with other fundraising initiatives. Must be able to provide 8-10 hours per week on agreed-upon schedule and be available at April 26th event. Submit resume to Sarah Dittman at [email protected] or call (850) 219-4206 for more information.
UNESCO CENTER FOR PEACE Over the course of two weeks, student-delegates learn from their peers about other cultures, societies and perspectives, and share their own unique views. They undertake workshops on global inequality, cultural diversity and conflict mediation, listen to diplomats and go on field trips to important landmarks in the DC metro area and New York City. UNESCO Center for Peace also gives training session on how to apply to US schools, taking the SATs and placement exams, finding the right school and applying for the right scholarships, and discussions on how to be peace builders in their societies. This position would work in the Two Week Summer Camp Program in Washington, DC from July 18 to August 3, 2015.
FLORIDA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION The Florida Library Association is looking for an Events and Membership Intern in Tallahassee, FL for a stipend of $400. The Events and Membership Intern will have the opportunity to attend the annual conference to assist and support the activities. The intern will also assist with the Florida Legislative Day. The conference is May 12 to May 15, 2015 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.
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