2011 Job and Internship Fair Participants and Position Descriptions

3rd Annual CoBE Job and Internship Fair
Thursday, April 14, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Campus Center Dining Room

Requirements for admission to the CoBE Job and Internship Fair include:

- CoBE Major or Minor (please bring your student ID)
- Business Casual Dress (no jeans, shorts, flip flops or T-shirts will be allowed)
- Resume in Hand

No exceptions will made to these requirements.

CoBE Job and Internship Fair Employer Participants and Position Descriptions

Following are the participants and position descriptions from employers participating in the 3rd Annual CoBE Job and Internship Fair as of Monday, April 4. There are presently 30 employers that are organized in alphabetical order. Become a follower of this blog to receive updates on employer information between now and the day of the fair.


Aloha All Natural Cleaning Services

Representative: Katie Lambert, Owner

Position: Intern (unpaid, part-time)

I am looking for an intern that is interested in becoming an entrepreneur. Learn how a small business is run and help with running the business in the office. Also work on marketing and growing small businesses.


Bank of Hawaii

Representative: Alan Shiraishi, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager

Position: Consumer Banking Representative (paid, full-time)

Responsible for opening accounts, sales, and other related duties to include servicing and developing new customers. Serves as a liaison for sales and servicing of financial services and products. Actively seeks to convert prospects to clients.

Responsible for business development, product knowledge, and relationship building.

Qualifications include High School diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent work experience, 2+ years experience in consumer sales, marketing and customer service; demonstrated personal computer skills, typing by sight, verbal communication, sales, marketing and service skills.

Position: Teller (paid, full-time)

As a Teller at Bank of Hawaii, the highest level of quality service will be provided to all clients in assisting them with various banking transactions. A Teller is responsible to sell and/or refer various Bank of Hawaii Corporation financial services to all clients.

Responsible for customer engagement, branch operations, and relationship building.

Qualifications include High School diploma, G.E.D, or 6 mos equivalent work experience, demonstrated verbal communication, sales, marketing and service skills which meet Bank of Hawaii's establlished standards, able to push a cash cart (100 lbs.), and/or lift approximately 20 to 25 pounds, stand for extended periods of time.

Position: Teller (paid, part-time)

Part Time and/or Peak Time Teller Positions have same Position Descriptions, Responsibilities, and Qualifications.

Big Island Film Office

Representative: John L. Mason, Film Commissioner

Position: Marketing Intern (paid, part-time)

Looking for an inten to assist with the marketing and communication aspects of The Big Island Film Office. These duties would include involvement in database management and systems, development of marketing materials for distribution to key production contacts, help to establish presence on Linkedin, Facebook, and other social media, action to increase presence and communication with trade media and local press, some event planning.


Big Island Living TV

Representative: Theresa Potter, Executive Producer

Position: Sales and Marketing Intern (paid, full-time)

We are looking for sales and marketing team to help with sales at Big Island Living TV. The students are free to check out our website www.bigislandliving.com for more information.

Position: Marketing Intern (unpaid, part-time)

We are looking to do a charity event to raise funds for non profit organizations in Hilo who assist with the care of cancer patients in the Hilo area.


Consumer Serviced Analysis, Inc

Representative: Noelle Condon, CEO

Position: Mystery Shopper (paid, part-time)

Retail service evaluations on a case-by-case basis as an independent contractor. Applicants must have reliable transportation and consistent access to the internet. Attention to detail is a must, as is reliability. Strong writing skills required.

County of Hawaii

Representatives:
Gabriella Cabanas, HR Manager
Grace Tanaka, HR Specialist
Marla Yamashita, HR Specialist

Position: Internships - various positions (unpaid, part-time)

County of Hawaii Dept. of Research and Development

Representatives:

Beth Dykstra, Grants Specialist
Frecia Basilio, Economic Development Specialist

Position: Resource Center Intern (unpaid, part-time)

To assist the Economic Development Specialist with program coordination, data collection and evaluation and website maintenance for the Financial Empowerment Initiative.



Enterprise Holdings, Inc (Enterprise Rent a Car)

Representative: Lani Pelayan, Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position: Management Trainee (paid, full-time)

As a Management Trainee, you are empowered to make business decisions that greatly affect your career as well as the bottom line. You'll gain responsibility for developing new business and maintaining current relationships. You'll be responsible for understanding cost control, reading your branch's P&L statement and understanding what it takes to run a profitable business. You will also learn how to deliver superior customer service. We will teach you how to effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers, vendors and co-workers. You'll learn proper sales techniques to problem solving and conflict management. Those skills will provide you with the opportunity to market to local business partners and build solid, long-lasting relationships with key business decision-makers. In your development to become a successful manager at Enterprise, you'll learn how to mentor, train, and promote a staff of your own.


Games2u Entertainment

Representatives:
Paula Thorne, Owner
Carolyn Redman, Game Coach

Position: Sales and Marketing Assistant (paid internship, part-time)

Games2U is a premier mobile entertainment company franchise with the entire Big Island as our territory. We offer exciting entertainment options, like our Mobile Game Theater, Laser Tag, and Giant Hamster Ball for Birthday Parties, Community, Church, Corporate, School and Camp Events. Before you apply, visit our web site at g2u.com to get a better idea of what we do.

We are looking for a couple of qualified candidates to train as Sales and Marketing Assistants. We especially love people who are willing/able to cross-train in multiple areas of our business. Our Sales and Marketing Assistants will work part-time out of their own home offices to help grow our business. Outstanding individuals have potential to move up quickly to more responsible roles and to gain additional work hours in other areas of the business.

- Sales and Marketing Assistant responsibilities:
- “Cold” and “Warm” calling of potential clients
- Sending out marketing emails
- Receiving in-coming calls and emails from potential clients
- Attending some events, talking to participants about Games2U, and handing out marketing materials
- Attending other marketing and networking events on occasion
- Having a desire to continue learning more about marketing and sales techniques

Qualifications:
- Must be responsible and punctual at all times, in all situations.
- Must have an outgoing, cheerful manner both in person and on the phone.
- Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to jump in and exceed expectations.
- Must have an adequate home-office, especially high-speed internet access and reliable phone service and own transportation.
- Should have good writing skills.
- Should have experience with email, internet searches, data mining, and social networks.
- Should be able to think quickly and make decisions independently when necessary.
- Experience in copy writing, graphic design, advertising, or similar areas would be a huge plus.

Position: Assistant Game Coach (paid internship, part-time)

Job Requirements:

- Must have own transportation and cell phone
- Must have extensive knowledge of Xbox 360 and Wii gaming systems including system linking consoles
- Must love to work with kids
- Must be outgoing and be able to handle a crowd always displaying excellent customer service
- Must be willing to submit to a background check

Job Duties:

- Arrive at designated location ON TIME and dressed in uniform (provided) always displaying a professional appearance
- Help to setup and break down laser tag arena and equipment for use
- Help to setup and break down Hamster ball for use
- Help to setup and pack up video game theater for use
- Greet all customers with enthusiasm and provide excellent customer service and insure events exceed the expectation of the customers
- Provide coaching for video games, laser tag and/or hamster ball as required with safety first and making sure all rules are followed
- Promote Games2u parties whenever possible

Please go to our website located at www.Games2u.com to see what a Games2u party looks like. If you think you have what it takes to handle a crowd of kids with a smile, please contact us for more information.

Green Collar Technologies

Representative: Brent Norris, Co-Founder

Position: Social Media Maven – Internship (unpaid, part-time)

Duties include:
- Analyzing key metrics and making recommendations for advancing our social media marketing efforts across Hawaii.
- Posting relevant, timely updates across our social media platforms.
- Providing important/timely information about our classes and events to our followers, subscribers and friends online.

This position offers flexible hours, training and insights into our marketing systems including, social media platforms and email marketing campaigns.


Position: Accounting Entrepreneur – Internship (unpaid, part-time)

Responsibilities include:
Creation of a new online accounting system based on Freshbooks which provides website visitors with a transparent view of our accounting practices and a snapshot of our organization's bookkeeping.

Duties include:
- Creation of necessary components to bring our accounting into an online spotlight.
- Weekly updates to our payables and receivables in our Freshbooks account.
- Online Reporting as necessary to fulfill responsibilities above.

This position offers flexible hours, training and insights into our accounting systems as well as experience in setting a new accounting model for non-profits in Hawaii. This model will become an ethical and transparent example for other non-profits to learn from and follow in our State. We will be promoting our accounting efforts in grant applications, to our partners and board of directors in an effort to raise the bar for ethics and transparency.


Green Power Solutions

Representatives:

Raj Patel, Founder

Michael W Hale, Business Manager

Megan Funck, Assistant

Position: Solar Technician Intern (paid, part-time)

You will learn the ins and outs of solar power installations.

Position: Assistant Business Manager Intern (unpaid, part-time)

This position provides experience and education on running the business operations of a large solar company, dealing with state and government contracts. This will look great on your resume!

Position: Assistant Project Manager Intern (unpaid, part-time)

This position provides experience and education on running the business operations of a large solar company, and training and managing up to 400 employees.

Hawaii Alliance for a Local Economy

Representatives:
Sophia Bowart, Project Assistant
Andrea Dean, Project Organizer

Position: Marketing Intern I – 2 positions (unpaid, part-time)

The Hawai’i Island HALE (Hawai‘i Alliance for a Local Economy) is a part of the Hawai‘i statewide chapter of BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies). We operate under the umbrella of Sustain Hawaii, a Hawaii-based 501-c-3.

HALE was recently formed with the intention of creating an alliance of local businesses, non-profits, government, community leaders and residents who believe that local, independent businesses are the foundation of a local living economy. HALE current has a grant contract with County of Hawaii, Office of Research and Development to develop a “Think Local First” Campaign.

We expect to engage the Intern in assisting us in a variety of ways with the work in progress described above and the design and implementation of a Pilot Public Information Campaign Strategy and the Evaluation Instrument, of which these are the key elements:

- Design of Public Information Campaign Strategy
- Craft Key Messages, including a Hawai‘i County specific brand and logo that is distinct, consistent, recognizable and informative.
- Develop a Communications and Outreach Plan that includes:
- Multiple delivery channels for the widest possible reach including traditional, new media and social media.
- Direct outreach to target audiences in Hawai‘i County through civic, commercial, professional, non-profit, faith-based, and other relevant partners.
- Paid media campaign using a strategic assessment of the most effective media resources and quantifiable estimate of citizens reached through the campaign.
- Develop Timeline and Budget
- Determine best use of limited County funds for outreach
-Solicit in-kind contributions
- Develop Pricing and Package for Sponsors and Participating Businesses
- Development of an Evaluation Instrument
- Working in partnership with UH Hilo Marketing department to develop an evaluation instrument that is meaning and useful, but realistic, given the limited budget and scope of the pilot.

Intern will work under the direction of Dr. Tom DeWitt, Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of Hawaii Hilo, College of Business and Economics, and HALE Project Organizer, Andrea Dean, MBA.

Dr. DeWitt and Ms. Dean work closely with Intern on designing a scope of work and will direct and support her in its successful completion.

Intern can contribute in many ways to the success of this project—in assisting us with business surveys, testing evaluation tools and development of online and social media outreach tools, just to name a few tasks.


HFS Federal Credit Union

Representative: Alexander R. Kay-Wong, Marketing Specialist

Position: Marketing Intern (paid, part-time)


This position will include working directly with the Marketing Specialist in the development and completion of various marketing projects. These may include the strategy, planning, creation, and development of loan promotions, the creation of various marketing materials (brochures, displays, advertisements), market research, and the development of methods and programs which will drive growth and brand awareness in our community. Additional projects may include working on a complete website re-design as well as researching and implementing new marketing channels such as email marketing, and/or social media.


Hilo Brokers, Ltd.

Representatives:
Aaron Geerlings, Realtor Salesperson and Property Manager
Kelly Moran, Realtor, CCIM

Position: Marketing and Management Assistant (unpaid, part-time)

Assist agents and property manager in marketing, management, software, data input, facilitating client needs.



Hilton Grand Vacations

Representative: Jarrae Tehani Puni, HR Assistant/ Recruiter

Position: Club Coordinator (paid, full-time)

Generating leads and booking sales presentations for Hilton Grand Vacations. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who can get people interested in our world-class vacation destinations, luxury amenities and purchase opportunities. If you enjoy the idea of introducing people to a new way to take vacations and are motivated by having an individual pay-for-performance incentive,this is the job for you!

Position: Vacation Counselor (paid, full-time)

Tour guests and prospects throughout the resort property and promote the many advantages of our vacation ownership opportunities through a professional presentation of products, programs and finance options. For Hawaii positions, applicants are required to have a valid Hawaii Real Estate license. This is a great opportunity if you are a sales professional with a passion for providing guests an opportunity to truly enjoy unforgettable vacations with family or friends year after year.

Island Naturals

Representative: Russell Ruderman, President

Position: None at this time. Will be in attendance to identify potential candidates for future positions.


Mary Kay Cosmetics

Representative: Jolita Zabarauskaite, Independent Senior Consultant

Position: Independent Beauty Consultant (paid, part-time/full-time)

Mary Kay’s mission is to enrich women’s life. As one of the most successful global direct-selling companies, Mary Kay provides millions of women with a unique business opportunity in more then 40 markets worldwide. Quite simply, the opportunity encourages building successful independent business while living a balances life- philosophy that continues to thrive more then four decades after the Company’s founding.

As an Independent Beauty Consultant (IBC) you will design your schedule around family, current job, and social activities. Your income depends on your desire and input – from extra money to career income. With Corporate and local support You will gain confidence and new skills while helping women look and feel beautiful, earn prizes and receive recognition. The Company is responsible for television and magazine advertising, website, social networking, environmental and charitable initiatives – so you can focus on achieving your goals and desires. There are educational workshops and events, conference call and mentoring programs which help to advance in your chosen career path and self development as a person and as a consultant. This position has no quotas, no territories, office politics and no limits on advancement or income. Being IBC you can utilize tax deductions and purchase your own products at cost.


Mealani A Taste of the Hawaiian Range

Representatives:
Leomi L. Bergknut, Event Planner
Talaite Petrowski, Ticket Sales Management

Position: Integrated Marketing Communication Intern (unpaid, part-time)

Mealani Taste of the Hawaiian Range is an organization which sponsors a yearly agricultural festival, Taste of the Hawaiian Range, in September at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. The organization is seeking a person who will be a team player and assist with Integrated Marketing Communications of our event with an effective approach utilizing advertising, sales, public relations and direct marketing within our state, nationwide and internationally. This position entails the development of a marketing brochure, promotion of agricultural educational goals and event sales. Person must be flexible, be able to attend meetings, attend the festival event on September 30, 2011 and have technology skills. Be willing to learn more about sustainable agriculture and our tourism industry in Hawai`i. Visit www.tasteofthehawaiianrange.com for further info on our event and goals.

Position: Green Festival Event Planner Intern (unpaid, part-time)

The Mealani A Taste of the Hawaiian Range & Agricultural Festival is a green zero waste event on Hawai`i Island. The organization is seeking a Green Festival Event Planner who will assist the planning committee with the development of a sustainable zero waste program in accordance with Hawai`i County guidelines. The sustainable zero waste program is to be part of educational goals of the festival event. This position entails an ecofriendly plan which utilizes wet and dry waste festival products attended by over a thousand festival participants in open and enclosed areas. Person must have great communications skills verbally and with writing. Person must be flexible, be able to attend meetings, be present at the festival on September 30, 2011, and be willing to learn more about sustainable agriculture and agritourism. Must provide own laptop or computer. For further info on our organization and agricultural festival visit, www.tasteofthehawaiianrange.com.

Position: NonProfit Accountant Intern (unpaid, part-time)

Mealani A Taste of the Hawaiian Range is seeking an intern who is knowledgable and has experience with nonprofit organizations in the area of accounting. This position entails teaming with a fiscal committee and assisting the Treasurer with budgeting and payments to vendors in compliance with grant allocations. The position includes being part of budget grant evaluations, attending meetings and being part of the main festival on September 30, 2011. Person must be flexible, have great communication skills (verbal and written), and willingness to learn about sustainable agriculture. Must provide own computer or laptop. For further info on our organization and agricultural festival event visit, www.tasteofthehawaiianrange.com.

NuSkin Enterprises

Representative: David Wilkinson, Independent Distributor

Position: Independent Distributor Intern (paid – commission based, part-time)


To help in developing a database of qualified potential distributors and/or customers for Global NuSkin Entreprises. I need someone who is knowledgeable in all aspects of social media. I will provide the sales training for that intern to call on the potential distributors and/or customers. I am willing to pay that intern a commission and/or finder's fee for anyone that they sign up as a paid distributor and/or customer.

Pharm East Inc.

Representatives:

Rulin Xiu, CEO
Kahanu Abriel, Manager

Position: Internet TV Creator Intern (paid, part-time)

We are going to develop an internet TV program. The project involves the following:

1. shoot video
2. edit the video
3. art work design
4. load the video to the internet and networks 5. distribute the video on the internet 6. Promote the video on the internet

Position: Product Marketer Intern (paid, part-time)

Create marketing and advertising strategies, and plan and execute them. Keep track of sales and make sure that the marketing and advertising plan makes a profit. The intern will be given a percentage of the sales.


Primerica

Representatives:
Brandon Fleming, District Leader
Linda Hutson, Senior Representative
Brian Nakashima, Senior Representative
Tiara Nakashima, Representative
Sandra Kawagoe, Representative

Position: Associate (paid – commission based, part-time)

Great part-time opportunity to earn extra money and try new financial services career. Work around your schedule - you set your own hours and compensation. We provide instruction. Compensation based on commission only.

Sears Holdings Corp.

Representatives:

Christine Walker, Human Resource/Lead
Shaley Figueroa, Home Improvement, ASM


Position: Auto Center Manager (paid, full-time)

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position is responsible for ensuring that great customer service is provided on a daily basis by working with both the selling and service teams in Auto Centers with less than $500,000 in sales volume and 2 or 3 bays. The Auto Center Manager I works closely with the Sears Store Manager, the KMART Store Manager or the FLS Home Store Auto Center Manager to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and to supervise the business.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Auto Center Manager I is responsible for the supervision of an Auto Center with less than $500,000 in sales volume and 2 or 3 operating bays. The Auto Center Manager I will report to the District Auto Manager. The Auto Center Manager I is expected to spend 50% of his/her time selling and installing Auto Center products and services.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
The Auto Center Manager I position requires:
· Automotive sales or service experience helpful but not necessary.
· Good communication skills.
· Good supervisory and time management skills.
· Valid Drivers License.
Education/Training
· High School degree/Technical School degree preferred.
· Automotive sales or service education and training helpful but not necessary.
Experience
· One to two years in a similar work experience.
· Sales or service background helpful in this role.
· Past supervisory experience preferred.


Position: Service Support Representative (paid, part-time)

Job Purpose:
To support and increase the Speed & Expertise of the sales and service teams
Job Responsibilities:
The service support rep is required to:
· Unload delivery trucks; inventory merchandise, and organize the warehouse
· Maintain cleanliness and organization of stockrooms, battery room and warehouse to business standards
· Pull and stage merchandise to support sales and service teams
· Assist sales team in prompt movement and staging of customer vehicles to expedite service delivery to the
customer
· Support commercial business by delivering merchandise and staging vehicles
· Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Required Experience and Capabilities
The service support representative job requires:
· Must be at least 18 years of age and must have a valid drivers license
· No experience
· Completion of all mandatory training elements within required timeframes
· Prolonged standing and walking
· Ability to bend, kneel and lift passenger and light truck tires, wheels and shop equipment up to, and
occasionally slightly exceeding 50 pounds
· Availability during all operating hours
· Adaptability to severe climate differences
· Possession of a valid drivers license
· Minimum age of 18


Position: Customer Service Advisor (paid, part-time)


Job Purpose: To provide professional, timely and courteous service by listening carefully to customers, presenting Sears Automotive products clearly, and teaming with technicians
Job Responsibilities: To focus on the customer the Customer Service Advisor must:
• Demonstrate a high level of energetic response to every customer, on the phone or in the center
• Listen closely to each customer's needs, document them and determine the best possible response and solution
• Communicate accurately with customer service manager and technicians to establish time commitments that meet Sears Automotive standards and exceed customer requirements
• Use company documents to communicate clearly with customers and co‐workers in ensuring exceptional customer care
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Greet/Respond
• Project quality image through associate and store appearance (interior and exterior)
• Greet every customer with an acknowledgment within 20 seconds, even when busy
• Use Customer Service Request (CSR) Form to ask questions identifying each customer's reason for visit
• Stage each customer's vehicle for service as soon as possible
• Protect each customer's vehicle with floor mats and seat/steering wheel covers
• Answer phone within 3 rings
• Follow Phone Power guidelines on each and every call
Selling Solutions
• Present merchandise and service operations that match customer requirements and needs
• Coordinate service time commitment that meets Sears Automotive standards and exceeds customer requirements
• Communicate "Quick Check" results to customers within 10 minutes using Sears Automotive and MAP standards
• Coordinate with customer service manager or technician to present additional creative service
• Update waiting customers on service progress every 15 minutes
• Invoice customer's ticket immediately after technician signs off to expedite customer exit
• Follow proper exit procedures: explain all warranties and options to all customers, thank them and display appreciation for their business
• Ask each customer "Did we meet your expectations today?" or "Were you satisfied with our service today?"
• React to any open issues, involving the customer service manager when necessary
Required Experience and Capabilities The customer service advisor's job requires:
• Must be at least 18 years of age and must have a valid drivers license
• No related work experience
• Ability to maintain individual productivity as defined by the business sales per hour standard
• Completion of all mandatory training elements within established timeframes
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Extended workdays of up to 10 hours, weekends and nights as needed
• Ability to handle stressful situations and work in a fast‐paced environment
• Ability to read and utilize reports
• Extensive communication for customer and associate communications


Sherwin Williams

Representatives:
David Katsuda, District Manager
Dan Agee, Store Manager (Hilo)

Position: Management and Sales Training Program (MTP) (paid, full time)

- Must have a Bachelor's degree preferably in business or marketing.
- Must be a recent college graduate, this is an entry level management
position.
- Prior Customer Service and/or sales experience preferred.
- Work all scheduled hours as needed.
- A valid Hawaii Driver's license.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and on occasion 100 lbs.
- Have color perception.
- Operate a hand truck, and/or material handling equipment.
- Operate a computer and communicate via the telephone.
- Seeking someone who is outgoing, and personable and able to develop
positive relationships with others. Someone who is a team player
and willing to take instructions to improve his/her knowledge of
business, and/or career. Someone who has leadership skills,
organizational skills, and integrity in the work environment.


Position: College Intern (paid, part-time)

- Summer internship with possibility of continued employment.
- Must be Junior or Senior in college.
- Work all scheduled hours as needed.
- A valid Hawaii driver's license.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. and on occasion 100 lbs.
- Have a color perception.
- Operate hand truck, and/or material handling equipment.
- Operate a computer and communicate via the telephone.
- Seeking someone who is outgoing, and personable or able to develop
positive relationships with others. Someone who is a team player
and willing to take instructions to improve his/her knowledge of
business, and/or career. Someone who has leadership skills,
organizational skills, and integrity in the work environment.


State Farm

Representatives:
Iris Kuwaye, Agent
Kevin Hirayama, Agent Assistant
Cary Ichinose, Agent

Position: Insurance Account Position (paid, full-time)

Desired qualities include:
Ethical and Honest. Must have applicable license or must obtain applicable licensing requirements.
Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening. Organizational skills. Self-motivated. Interest in marketing products and services based on customer needs. Ability to multi-task. Enthusiastic about the role insurance and financial products play in helping people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams

Position: Insurance Account Position Internship (unpaid, full-time)

Position Description: Same as above

Position: Insurance Account Position Internship (paid, full-time)

Position Description: Same as above



Sustainable Island Products

Representative: Jesse Law, Owner

Position: Marketing Intern (unpaid, part-time)

Design, write and possibly record, multiple radio advertising campaigns to feature different segments of our business and our participation in the furtherance of sustainability related projects in our community.

Taketa, Iwata, Hara & Associates

Representative: Jeff Girdner, Audit Manager

Position: Fall Intern (paid, part-time)

Fall Interns assist tax staff with bookkeeping for small businesses, non-profits, trusts, and individuals; and/or assist audit dept. Great opportunity to learn about public accounting.

Position: Spring Intern

Spring Interns work closely with tax staff preparing information for tax returns during the busy tax season. Great opportunity to learn about public accounting.

Target

Representative: Kristina Boran

Position: Executive Internship (paid, full-time)

Target's store internship program is a 10-12 week program that provides you with hands on experience in virtually every aspect of our store operations. A Target internship is as close to running your own store as you can get. After a formal training program, you will be assigned a department. In no time you will be making an impact with responsibilities for hiring, training, assessment and follow-up with your supervising team members. You will also be responsible for planning, directing and controlling all merchandise functions in your area of responsibility. We feel our internship program will help students choose their career goals and we sincerely hope it includes Target !

Position: Executive Team Leader (paid, full-time)

Resources, Merchandising, Operations, or Receiving. Responsibilities include training and development of your team. You will also manage a multi-million dollar product inventory, along with a profit and expense center. In short, you'll be making daily decisions to optimize your business.



Verizon Wireless

Representatives:

Linda Yamada, HR Consultant
Debbie Safarik, Retail Sales Mgr

Position: Retail Leadership Develop Program Apprentice (full time, paid)


Volcano Art Center

Representative: Christine Tyler, Senior Designer/Director of Marketing

Position: Graphic Designer Intern (unpaid, part-time)

SUMMER INTERN POSITION (CAN LEAD TO PAID POSITION FOR RIGHT CANDIDATE) Applicant needs to have art background (and/or equivalent), obtain organizational skills and be willing to take instruction from director. Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign a must. Job will entail layout, design, some illustration. Must be able to follow instructions and be dependable. Portfolio needs to be presented at time of interview. A plus to have his/her own computer as we are flexible about working from home.


Position: Sales Intern (paid, part-time)

PART TIME SALES POSITION (COMMISSION BASED ONLY). We are currently growing our magazine Art Beat and we need a strong sales person to help us obtain advertising dollars. Applicant must have strong communication and organizational skills, be very dependable, determined and develop positive relations with potential clients. This would be a great opportunity for a business major looking to gain experience with sales, have the opportunity to grow a magazine and earn some dollars while doing so. This can lead to full time position for the right candidate. Flexible hours (can work around your school schedule or other).


YWCA of Hawaii Island

Representatives:

Lorraine Davis, COO
Del De Los Santos, CFO

Position: Accounting/Finance/IT Assistant (unpaid, part-time)

Work in the finance department of a non-profit agency in different areas,
including accounts payable & receivable; work with software designed specifically for non-profit membership agencies; may overlap with areas in IT

Position: Marketing Assistant for Teen Court (unpaid, part-time)

Work with the Teen Court Program Director to help develop Teen Court brochures, flyers and possible website updates about the program.


Position: Marketing Assistant (and possible social networking development) for YWCA Sexual Assault Support Services Program

Work with the Sexual Assault Support Services Program Director to design
brochures for the program, update website information and possible social networking for the program.

A 4 - Step Approach to Career Success

The UHH CoBE introduces a 4 – Step Career Development Program Exclusively for College of Business and Economics majors and minors.


STEP 1: Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills Workshop – Thursday, March 31, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Campus Center 301)

Do you think the resume you created in your business writing course will hold up to the scrutiny of prospective employers in the field in which you are interested AND distinguish you from the rest of the pack? Do you know it takes to make a positive impression on a prospective employer at a job or internship fair or what questions you can expect in an interview? If you answered no to either of these questions, then you owe it to yourself to attend this important session featuring HR professionals, professional recruiters, and CoBE Alumni.


STEP 2: Career Exploration - Speed Dating Style – Thursday, April 7, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (Campus Center 301)

Have you figured out what you want to do when you graduate? Are you looking for some personal advice about which career option to consider or where to look for an opportunity in your field? The career exploration event is based on the 'speed dating' model, where you spend a short period of time (approximately 7 minutes) interacting with professionals from a broad range of industries and professions. It's a great way to learn about different career fields while starting relationships with members of the local business community.

STEP 3: CoBE Job and Internship Fair - Thursday, April 14, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Campus Center Dining Room).

UH-Hilo's first college only job fair will feature approximately 20+ employers offering a wide array of internships and full time positions from the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Admission is limited to:

College of Business and Economics Majors and Minors: Bring your student ID, as your name will verified against a list of current CoBE Majors and Minors.

Those in Professional Dress: Come dressed in business casual attire. Ladies must be dressed in skirt or slacks, a blouse, and professional shoes (no flip flops). Gentlemen are required to wear slacks (chinos are fine), a collared shirt, and close toed shoes.

Those with a Resume In Hand:An up to date resume featuring your competencies and work experience is a necessary component for presenting yourself to employers in a professional manner. It shows that you cared enough to prepare and puts you in a position for a follow up meeting or interview.

Monitor this website and our facebook page (UH Hilo CoBe Career Development Exchange) leading up to the day of the event for important updates on employer participants and position descriptions. Commitments thus far have come from organizations including: Enterprise Rent A Car, Bank of Hawaii, Target, Island Naturals, The County of Hawaii, Verizon Wireless, The YWCA, Big Island Film Board, HFS Federal Credit Union, Hawaii Island Gourmet, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Consumer Service Analysis Inc.

STEP 4: CoBE Alumni Association Networking Event – Thursday, April 14, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., (Campus Center 301)

Are you interested in learning what life is like for a CoBE student after graduation? Would you like to make critical connections with CoBE alumni holding important leadership positions in the local community? This event following the CoBE Job and Internship Fair helps you to accomplish that goal. Bring your resume and/or business cards to build relationships that will help you in the future. A $10 cover charge will be collected to cover the cost of pupus and beverages.