Job Title:

Motion Designer/Webmaster/Graphic Designer who understands how to creatively develop compelling messaging with the programs and tools contained in Adobe’s Creative Suite. 

 Job Summary:

LGB, LLC is seeking a high-energy individual to help tell our client’s stories. We want someone who understands that every message counts and either builds a brand or builds confusion. We seek an individual who is nimble with traditional communication channels, but who also likes to try bold new ways of reaching a target audience. 

You will work closely with the CEO so as to develop your creative brain and learn effective communication skills. You will gain exposure to sound business practices which will be useful in future career development. You will work with the rest of our outstanding team to set priorities and execute your winning ideas. The successful candidate must have good fundamental communication skills and have an idea of what images, words and visual elements create maximum value and impact. 

About Us:

LGB, LLC is a boutique, full service advertising and creative arts agency focused on working with a select group of clients. Our client base is limited and determined by whether we can together create an exceptional results driven relationship. We operate across the broadest spectrum of mediums and outlets: internet, print, video, point of purchase, social media, tradeshows, etc. 

Our offices are located in the charming arts district of historic downtown Saratoga Springs. 

Contact: Lance Bell [mailto:lancegbell@gmail.com]

Pioneer Bank Marketing Assistant – Temporary

Location: Troy (Part-Time)

Description:

Support the Bank’s marketing strategies by assisting the Marketing Manager in the timely creation, development, and successful implementation of various campaigns, programs, projects, and events.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with marketing and advertising campaigns and the development of various promotional materials to support business objectives by working with the Marketing Manager and other internal and external partners.
• Uses graphic design software, develops advertising and signage using agency provided guidelines for use in both internal and external communications.
• Produces written content messaging for marketing campaigns, web, business development, and recruitment materials and other communication tools reflecting input from Bank lines of business, as appropriate.
• Assists with the production of content for our corporate website and e-commerce activities to assure that the content is fresh, accurate, and relevant by using web software to process changes as directed by internal departments, Marketing Manager and the downloading or processing of material developed by outside agencies.
• Through the use of software, develops messaging and processes implementation of digital signage as directed by designated Bank staff.
• Ensures that all print, electronic, and broadcast media is approved by the Bank’s compliance department, and that such approvals are adequately documented.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of the Bank’s personnel policies and other branch and departmental procedures applicable to appropriate completion of duties.
• Assists with the distribution of marketing supplies to the branches and other departments.
• Assists with Social Media and Blogging content and strategies to engage and effectively communicate with our customers and the public in general.
• Assists with the coordination and promotion of community workshops and events.

Education & Experience:

1. A minimum of two years of coursework in Marketing, Graphic Design, or Art. Preferred candidate will be working towards a degree in Marketing, Graphic Design or other creative field.
2. Must have strong graphic design skills and experience using InDesign with some experience using Illustrator and Photoshop.
3. Must be proficient in the use of social media. Experience managing business social media pages is a plus.
4. Preferred skills include knowledge of Web coding standards such as HTML, web content management systems like WordPress, experience with email marketing platforms, and a working knowledge of analytics software such as Google Analytics.
5. Must have own transportation, or access to reliable transportation on short notice and valid driver’s license plus ability to maintain this throughout employment.

Interested? Click here to Apply.

https://www.pioneerbanking.com/why-pioneer-careers-available-positions.htm

Location:            Troy, NY Campus
Type:                   Full Time Position
30 – 40 hours per week
Must be available to work 10 weeks throughout the summer

Job Summary:   This position works directly with the Instructional Technology Specialist in
Undergraduate Education. The student will be involved in the following:

•    Production of an online module to relay institute process
•    Updating and clearing out storage area
•    Updating iclicker software throughout campus classrooms
•    Design of posters and signs for the Undergraduate Office
•    Researching educational strategies that foster blended learning
•    Assisting in uploading course content using Open edX as a blended learning environment
•    Working with simple web pages
•    Working on other related educational projects as they become defined Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
•    Requires demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop
•    Demonstrated skills in web development and understanding of basic HTML
•    Ability to communicate effectively
•    Requires ability to work independently or as part of a team
•    Ability to anticipate and solve problems
•    Ability to lift and move computer/technology related equipment
Applying:
Interested applicants must apply by April 12, 2016. Please send resume and brief summary of why you
are interested in this position to:
Maureen Fodera  foderm@rpi.edu

Rensselaer_OUE_Summer_2016

IBM Employment Opportunity

IBM is seeking graduating students for full-time job opportunities in the Poughkeepsie, NY site. Fall and spring graduates (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees) are encouraged to apply. Please see the job description and the requirements below. If interested, please apply to the job posting at https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/faces/job_summary?job_id=STG-0697657 and send an email to Kathy Pfeiffer (pfeiff@us.ibm.com) to inform her that you have applied.

Job Description
The Information Solutions team is looking for candidates to support the delivery of information, including product user experience, across IBM’s System z hardware and software products to IBM customers.

Information tasks include: designing, developing (authoring), testing, and delivering information and user interfaces for IBM’s software and hardware products across the product life-cycle, from initial product familiarization through product availability, support, and upgrade. The information is published in a variety of ways, including software interfaces, integrated help systems, and via the Internet.

Duties and Responsibilities: Drive product documentation and user experience design strategies to:
– Deliver high quality information to IBM customers
– Assure that consistent design principles and best practices are employed across products and product components to maximize the positive impacts of well thought out, intuitive design and clear, concise product information
– Gather, promote and lead feedback activities for products with clients, users, and other stakeholders across an extended IBM team- Organize information and complete assignments meeting set standards regarding clarity, conciseness, style, accessibility, terminology, and translation requirements
– Produce and update graphics and diagrams that support and illustrate product information

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Athletic Department is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time position as Sports Information Assistant. ACPHS is an independent institution that competes against community colleges, NCAA, NAIA and other collegiate institutions.

The College is also a member and competitor in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).

If you know of anyone students in the Albany area who may be interested, please forward this email. 

Sports Information Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: This position will help publicize the college’s eight varsity sports through websites management, media relations and record keeping. This position will provide practical experience in the sports information field. Duties include generating and overseeing the distribution of press releases, writing game and event recaps, produce athletics publications such as game programs, assist with updating of the athletic website, and compile in-game statistics.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience in a college sports information office and/or newspaper writing experience. A working knowledge of public relations and college sports is also expected.

Previous experience with StatCrew software and PhotoShop is preferred as well as website management with Sidearm. Familiarity with digital photography, video editing software, HTML, Adobe InDesgin and Adobe Pagemaker is also desired.

Candidates must be willing to work nights and weekends. Attendance at all home athletic events (soccer and basketball) is required.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position begins in September 2014 and continues through February 2015. Evening and weekend hours are required. Interested applicants may forward a cover letter, resume and references and to:

Katie Bishop

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

106 New Scotland Ave.

Albany, NY 12208

(fax) 518-694-7202

employment@acphs.edu<mailto:employment@acphs.edu

Leer Technical Communications seeks editing and writing assistance for projects such as:
• an insurance company – technical references for .Net-based systems
• a utility company – CRM guide
• a university – system architecture, disaster recovery guide, and application content all to be deployed via a university-wide wiki
• a security organization – professional services collateral for strategy, design, implementation, and operation service offerings

Contact:
Jonathan Leer
Leer Technical Communications, LLC
603-315-4029
http://www.leertech.net
Technical and Business Writing