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Michael Mandina and Richard Plympton receive Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award
The Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award is “presented annually to an individual or business that has improved the economic life of Greater Rochester or whose innovation management skills have changed the course of an existing business” (https://saunders.rit.edu, 2019) by Saunders College of Business at RIT. Mr. Mandina, President of Optimax Systems, and Mr. Plympton, CEO of Optimax and Vice Chair of the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board, Inc., were presented with the 2019 award, having been credited with being an inspiration to local aspiring entrepreneurs.
Optimax was founded in 1991, Mr. Mandina was the first full time employee and Mr. Plympton joined in 1995. Since then the two have strived to grow the economic health of the Finger Lakes region and even have a program within Optimax to fund new companies that are started by employees with entrepreneurial spirit.
The Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board and staff are proud to work closely with both Mr. Plympton and Mr. Mandina in strengthening our region. Congratulations!
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Career Navigator Course: 8/19-8/23
An Intensive Training Program for Job Search & Success
Jump start your job search with this 5-day interactive, strategic approach to proactively managing your future.
- Learn how to redefine your skills to fit existing and emerging industries and occupations.
- Design a job search strategy to fit your values, skills and goals.
- Learn the marketing techniques that will get your message out to the people that make the hiring decisions.
- Discover the increased power of working in teams, led by certified career professionals.
- Navigate the obstacles and challenges of the changing economy and learn the new rules of job search.
- Master the ability to successfully transition into new directions of employment and control future employment paths.
Who Should Enroll in Career Navigator?
Job Seekers who:
- Desire to stay in the same field and who want to learn how to compete.
- Require an industry and/or career change based upon their transferable skills.
- Want support in identifying new search strategies, tools and techniques.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Defining Strengths
Day 2: Search Strategies
Day 3: Branding and Marketing
Day 4: Communication and Decision Making
Day 5: Goal Setting and Accountability
Dates and Locations:
August 19th – August 23rd, 2019 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ontario County Safety Training Facility, County Rd 48, Canandaigua
To Enroll, Contact:
Joseph.Lopez@dfa.state.ny.us at 585-396-4033
OR
LeeAnn.Haust@dfa.state.ny.us at 315-789-1771 Ext 117
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Sodexo Rapid Hire Event 7/8
SENECA PURE WATERS ADMINISTRATOR POSITION
Rewarding Part-Time position: 20-25 hours per week preserving the waters of Seneca Lake with flexible hours. Some evening activities.
Pay and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with the level of responsibility. Starting pay $25,000 annually. The part-time position does not have benefits.
Work location: Geneva, NY. The position allows extensive telework, but there are some activities requiring a physical presence. There are many off-site meetings, so there is a local travel requirement (generally less than 50-mile radius).
Contacts: The position requires interpersonal contacts with the Board, Committee chairs, program leaders, volunteers, members, association partners and other stakeholders. Excellent communication and team skills are a plus.
Supervision: The position requires independent action with general direction.
Responsibilities:
● Manages the design, production, and distribution of the organization’s newsletter; coordinate article submissions, content, and photos based on the organization’s current and ongoing initiatives
● Maintains the organization’s website using a Content Management System
● Coordinates the organization’s mailings and produces special publications as needed
● Maintains the organization’s social media presence and creates relevant content
● Help to run day-to-day operations for Seneca Pure Waters (SPW)
● Reports to the Executive Committee (supervised by the President or Vice President of Operations)
● Serves as the main point of contact for the day-to-day interactions with members, donors, and the community on behalf of the organization
● Establishes and strengthens working relationships with partner organizations
● Works with the SPW’s Board of Directors and its committees to implement strategies and programs pertinent to the organization’s mission
● Assists with SPW’s community outreach programs including event logistics, event promotion, and attendance management
● Plans and implements Board objectives and fundraising campaigns with the Membership Committee
● Assists in the development of funding proposals and grant applications to support board initiatives
● Records, tracks and generates reports on the organization’s financials
● Prepares agendas and records the official minutes for all Board meetings (with assistant)
● Maintains the organization’s records, databases and mailing lists (with assistant)
● Attends monthly board meetings
Knowledge and Skills Qualifications:
● A bachelor’s degree or 3 years’ experience in a similar position
● Strong communications skills (i.e. writing, verbal, social media)
● Experience and knowledge of computer-based office productivity software
● Non-profit and/or administrative experience preferred
● Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
● Excellent organizational and time management skills
● Ability to represent SPW in a professional and exceptional manner
Please send resume and cover letter to info@senecalake.org no later than end of day Friday, July 12, 2019. Any questions may be directed to that email.
