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Career Opportunities for Undergraduates in the USF School of Management


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Paid Wealth Management Internship with an Elite Fortune 500 Firm

Location: Oakland (Lake Meritt)

Paid internship position available with an elite wealth management team inside a Fortune 500 Wall Street firm.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Strong interpersonal and phone skills a must
2. Sales experience preferred
3. Familiar with Excel
4. Basic knowledge of finance/economics
5. Candidates should be at least a junior in college. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

The intern will learn what it takes to run a successful high net worth practice in the competitive wealth management sector. They will help develop and implement our front end marketing strategy and learn the high net worth management industry from the inside.

Please email your resume to: nemommaerts@gmail.com with a brief explanation about why you feel you would be a good fit for this position.


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Investment Analysis Internship with Potential for F/T Job

Western Peaks Financial Corporation is interviewing prospective student interns (MBA, graduate or undergraduate) who are available 20 – 30 hrs / week. Potential Full time associate level employment possible after graduation. Interns work with senior level banking and real estate professionals and will receive high levels of mentoring and support.

Intern activities include IRR, NPV & DCF forecasting, financial modeling, investment due diligence, market research, appraisal analysis, new accounts, limited partnerships, etc.

Candidates must be intelligent and posses a strong work ethic, solid problem solving, analytic and organizational skills, demonstrated industry interest, and excellent communication skills – written and oral. We are looking for smart, hard working people.

If you are interested in applying for this internship please write short letter describing yourself and your career objectives. Please also include resume and relevant coursework.  E-mail it to: jobs@westernpeaksfinancial.com

The firm is a private equity real estate fund manager that invests in middle market properties and developments throughout California and the western states.


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Mktg/Sales/Biz Dev. Internship with Amara Beverage Company

Amara Beverage Company is a new ‘health food’ beverage company based in the San Francisco bay area. We manufacture a new type of beverage that combines elements of 3 beverages into one. In the beverage industry this is a new beverage catagory known as “Super Drinks”. For Amara we combine elements of a sports drink (electrolytes for re-hydration), an energy drink (we use coffee berry for a natural source of energy), and superfruit (similar to Acai Berry that is loaded with antioxidants). We are currently for sale in about 400 stores throughout California and predominantly focus on Whole Foods.

We are looking for interns who want to learn about the foundations of an early stage business by tackling real world tasks and interacting directly with customers and the founding staff. This position gives you the opportunity to gain a tremendous amount of experience in Marketing, Sales, Business Development and much more. We are also a triple bottom line company, focusing on people, profits, and the planet. This is core to our company values and we are fighting to offer healthy food choices to people in the United States to combat the weight epidemic.

For more information about the company please visit our website and Facebook. Amara was also featured in the San Francisco Business Times!

We need serious interns who want to be a part of a team that is growing fast and on the cutting edge of the beverage industry. Over the past two years we have been expanding the company block by block, and we are expanding our intern team to help us build our presence in California.

Our offer to you:

-First-hand start-up experience (we are only 2 years old)

-The chance to work alongside with the founding team, be a sponge and learn as much as you want to learn!

-Develop your sales, communication and marketing skills

-Weekly Sales competitions with incentives like: tickets to a sports game, gift certificates, and cash!

-Commission and some expenses included.

If you have a passion for sales and marketing and entrepreneurship we would be interested in hearing from you. You will be learning directly from a CEO who already has started and developed two successful companies. This internship will push you far and teach you what it takes to get ahead in real business. You will leave us with valuable life experience you can’t get in the classroom! We’ll give you college credits too!

Requirements:

-Business, Marketing or Economics majors or a general interest in start-ups
-Possess excellent communication skills: writing, presenting, public speaking, interpersonal relations, and customer management
-Self-motivated person who takes pride in their work
-Have an interest in health and nutrition
-A car

Responsibilities:

– Collaborate with the CEO and Regional Managers on marketing strategies, campaigns, and store or event launches

– Coordinate online marketing and advertising campaigns

– Daily reporting and weekly meetings with the CEO and Regional Managers

– Field marketing where you will work directly with customers at in-store demos. You will need to attract people to you, explain the product to them and suggest they try one (buy some).

– Schedules will be made monthly and adapted weekly, so please be very upfront about availability

If this sounds like a fit for you, please send us an email telling us a little bit about yourself and why you have what it takes to succeed in the fast paced world of a start-up business. Also, because our company is always focused on personal development tell us the last 3 books you read.

Contact:

Joe Siler
Territory Manager
Amara Beverage Company
(866) 293-5874 [Main]  |  (866) 728-7270 [Fax]  |  (415) 609-7225 [Direct]
Twitter: @amara_joe  @drinkAMARA
drinkamara.com  facebook.com/drinkamara

Sean O’Grady
Territory Manager
Amara Beverage Company
(866) 293-5874 [Main]  |  (866) 728-7270 [Fax]  |  (831) 239-9390 [Direct]
Twitter: @amaraog  @drinkAMARA
drinkamara.com  facebook.com/drinkamara


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Solar Administrative Assistant with Luminalt

Luminalt, a local woman-owned solar installer based in San Francisco’s Mission District, is searching for a part-time admin assistant to help with scheduling, data entry, and answering phones. Luminaltemployees are smart, engaged, dedicated to doing the right thing, and passionate about renewable energy and growing a sustainable community. The work environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and friendly yet professional. If this sounds like you, keep reading.

The position is for 15 to 20 hours per week, with the admin assistant in the office every day for 4 hours, sometime between 10am to 3pm (we’re flexible within that range). Ideal candidates are computer savvy, have an excellent phone manner, and possess a methodical attention to detail.

Responsibilities include:
-Supporting the Operations Team with rebate and contract paperwork
-Salesforce data entry from several different sources
-Calendaring appointments
-Supporting the Marketing Team with re-stocking and ordering of printed collateral
-Answering phones and taking detailed messages
-Ordering office supplies and re-stocking as needed

Skills Desired:
-Proficiency in Word and Excel
-Experience with Salesforce, or comparable CRM/database
-Familiarity with Google email and calendar
-Articulate, with an excellent phone presence and the ability to take accurate and detailed phone messages
-Professional comportment
-Attention to detail and excellent follow through
-Familiarity with mailing protocols
-Ability to lift a carton of copier paper (about 50 pounds)

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter detailing how your experience makes you a fit for this position and a resume to adminposition[at]luminalt.com as PDF attachments. Please, no unscheduled calls or visits to our office; we will contact you if we see a fit. Don’t meet the above description, but still want to work with our amazing team? Please visit our careers page for additional listings.


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Business Operations Interns with Tiptopio ($2000/mo)

Are you a recent college grad with 0-3 years of work experience?

This is an ideal opportunity to gain incredible hands-on work experience at a start-up. We’re located in SOMA a few blocks from Second and Market (Incubator has beer nights, pool tables, game rooms etc). Intern position lasts 90 days and pays $2,000 per month (9:00 am – 6:00 pm). At the end of the internship you will be evaluated for a full time position with health benefits, vacation and stock options.

Tiptopio has not launched yet but we’re getting some early coverage in FORBES:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2012/08/17/sexiest-writers-using-google-alerts-to-get-someones-attention/

Qualifications:

Photoshop
Experience creating product graphics
Info-graphics and process graphics
Web-design
S/he must be willing to be flexible in job duties and take on added responsibility when necessary.

Priority will be given to those:

css/html/php experience
Wordpress theme development

Responsibilities:
1. Design internal pages of the website
2. Create graphics that match the branding
3. Marketing asset creation

Please forward your resume, cover letter, and link to your portfolio to:  info@tiptopio.com

Note: that an interview is required, and only those candidates chosen for the interview round will be contacted.


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Evening Receptionist @ Koret Family Resource Center

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Parents Place the receptionist will present the Agency to the public in a professional manner, perform office duties as necessary and provide reception support to all programs housed at 1710 Scott Street. The Receptionist understands the mission, goals and objectives of  Jewish Family and Children’s Services and of Parents Place, and works within the limitation of agency resources to meet program goals.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Answers and routes all incoming calls before the fourth ring; keeps callers on hold under 20 seconds; speaks clearly on the telephone; greets callers in a friendly fashion; takes accurate, legible messages; and limits chit chat with callers.
2. Registers callers for groups and workshops, adds names to database and e-list, updates as appropriate.
3. Handles information and referral requests, as appropriate.
4. Facilitates the flow of clients, those attending meetings and appointments, and others entering and leaving the facility.
5. Accepts and manages payment from clients.
6. Maintains referral directories, and information and referral telephone lists.
7. Maintains in-house Room and Telephone Directory.
8. Maintains agency security as assigned
9. Performs routine accounting, clerical, typing, and other tasks as assigned.
10. Generally responsible for overall maintenance of switchboard area, equipment, and physical condition of entrance, foyer and waiting room.
11. Responsible for building maintenance and office services support as necessary.
12. Maintains confidentiality at all times.
13. Meets Agency standards for performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Front desk/receptionist experience.
2. Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
3. Ability to work under pressure and balance diverse demands.
4. Displays poise, good judgment and keen awareness.
5. Ability to be sensitive to clients and community.
6. Interest in working in a Jewish social service setting.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position without benefits.

Send resume to: AmyW@jfcs.org or to Amy Weiss, Director of Parents Place, 1710 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94115.


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P/T Office Filer with an Orthopaedic Medical Practice

“Orthopaedic medical practice in Pacific Heights seeks filing person for part-time position. The hours total approximately five per week, part on Tuesday afternoons and part flexible. Duties consist mainly of filing patient charts, pulling and preparing patient charts for weekly appointments, filing papers in the charts, faxing and copying.

Candidate should be dependable, professional, detailed-oriented and friendly. Experience is
a plus. Immediate opening. Salary : $12.00 an hour. Please fax resume to (415) 600-7845.”


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Evening & P/T Admin. Assistant at Academy of Art Univ.

Part-time Evening Administrative Assistant, School of Industrial Design

Work is available 37 weeks per year – 15 weeks in the Fall semester, 15 weeks in the Spring semester, and 7 weeks in the Summer semester. 25 hours /week: Monday through Thursday, 2:30pm — 7:30pm, and Friday, 1:30pm — 6:30pm

Responsibilities:


This position is the hub of the School of Industrial Design Office in the evening and will provide an efficient environment in order to give each IDS student, staff and faculty a productive and rewarding experience.

The Part-time Evening Administrative Assistant, Industrial Design is the main person in the execution of the evening operational details of the IDS Office.

Primary Responsibilities:


  • Provide administrative support to the Department Directors and Administrator.
  • Arrange travel for Directors and out-of-town instructors
  • Process and maintain files on all forms pertaining to faculty (i.e. NASAD, ACICS, payroll, faculty recs., biographies, resumes)
  • Process and schedule all incoming forms (i.e. audio / visual and field trip requests, class make-ups, guest speakers, subs, etc.)
  • Keep instructors updated via email and phone calls, regarding policies, department announcements, meetings, grading process, lectures, etc.
  • Coordinate and attend DAT (Department Action Meetings) meetings and act as a note taker.
  • Assist the MFA Director with Midpoint and Final Reviews.
  • Process and maintain files as appropriate
  • Assist in answering phones; scheduling appointments; and distributing faxes.
  • Coordinate with other departments as needed.
  • Copying – (i.e. call for service, stock with paper, remove paper jams, instruct faculty and students, etc.)
  • Process Maintenance requests as directed.
  • Generate and submit completed purchase orders and reimbursement requests.
  • Collect inter-office mail and distribute as needed
  • Maintain high level of customer service.
  • Assist students, faculty and staff.
  • Work on special administrative projects as assigned.
  • Schedule and manage the Director’s business and personal calendar.
  • Utilize the open registration report for class time, location, and instructor queries
  • Distribute key forms and flyers at the front desk.
  • Reviews
  • Attendance Roster Maintenance
  • Answer general inquiries as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:


  • 2 yr. minimum previous administrative experience required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be a self-starter who is well organized and can handle multiple tasks.
  • Ability to be flexible with varying hours and duties based on business need
  • Must have a high level of professionalism and quality phone skills.
  • Strong organizational skills required
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

For further information on the Academy: http://www.academyart.edu


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Financial Planning & Analysis Intern w/ SF SPCA

Summary:

Prepares mission-critical reports that will provide executive management a current assessment of the major operations at the San Francisco SPCA.  The intern will have the opportunity to analyze data beyond financial statements given; Many animal welfare programs are charitably-funded and their success is defined using non-financial metrics. Qualified candidates currently completing their Bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Functions:

Reporting

  • Create reports to track key metrics to assess the performance of different SF SPCA programs.
  • Help with explanations for what might drive the variances between the different reports.
  • Become an expert on reporting from Society systems and develop a comprehensive understanding of how data flows through the organization.
  • Analytical support.
  • Provide analytical insight beyond the numbers to help improve program operations and maximize their potential.

Customer Service

  • Practice and encourage the humane treatment of animals.
  • Provide quality customer service to clients, volunteers, and staff while actively. promoting our mission, services, programs and events.

Safety

  • Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and modeling safe work practices.
  • Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, customer, animal, or the organization at risk.
  • Maintain a clean, healthy, and sanitary work area; follow all pest and rodent control protocols. Participate in keeping the SF SPCA campus clean and well maintained.

Volunteers

  • Work cooperatively with all volunteers and recognize the talent and commitment they bring to the Society.

Reporting Relationships and Contacts:

  • Intern will report to the Strategic Growth Manager within the Finance department.  The reporting scope will span all major programs at the SF SPCA.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in an office within a shelter/animal hospital setting.
  • Regular sitting at a computer workstation and reviews reports on a computer screen.
  • Consistent exposure to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of the San Francisco SPCA.
  • Strong technological aptitude, particularly with Microsoft Excel expertise.  Requires the ability to manipulate data into a meaningful output using formulas and pivot tables.
  • Ability to learn reporting systems rapidly and to understand database systems.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational ability and self-motivated work ethic.
  • Proactive and inquisitive approach to learning new things.
  • Experience in a highly analytical role or project.
  • Bachelor’s degree.

The internship runs through May 2013. We are looking for an intern who can consistently devote 16 hours per week, though we can be flexible for the right candidate. The ability to work on Mondays is a major plus. This is an unpaid position.

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The SF SPCA is an at-will employer.

To apply for this position, please click here.