Job Postings from the North Central Chapter of the
        National Association of Church Business Administrators

Corporate Tax Professionals Needed

100K - 200K + Bonuses + Benefits + Relocation Expenses. We are a retained recruiting firm serving the fortune 500 and the Big Four. You must have 8-10 years experience, senior level, advanced degree preferred, but not required. If you are qualified for any of the positions below, please contact our firm immediately for consideration.

(West Coast)
Corporate Income Tax Manager (FAS 109)
Senior Manager of International Tax & Transfer Pricing
Transaction Tax Manager (SALT)
Transaction Tax Manager (International)
Senior Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions (Transaction Tax)
Senior Tax Manager (Business Tax Services)

(Seattle)
Tax Manager, Special Projects
Manager of State Income Tax
Manager of Tax Operations
Publicly Traded Firm (San Diego, Portland OR, Irvine CA)
Senior Corporate Income Tax Manager

*A growing firm looking for equity and non-equity partners, compensation for books of business.

All job inquiries should be addressed to dominictarantino@gmail.com.

Transition into a plant with a great system already in place. There is no need to turn the company around, this branch is well organized and has it's systems works well. No manual inventory audits have been required for 8 years!
If you like to mentor/supervise other QT's in a well organized company, this is it!

The company is located in the beautiful west-central lakes region of Minnesota off Interstate 94. Enjoy all types of outdoor and indoor recreation year-round. Community of 30,000+ just two hours northwest of the Twin Cities offers you many of the conveniences of a larger metropolitan area. Choose to live on one of the many lakes or within a few minutes from town in the country.

Performance Responsibilities:
Supervise Quality Assurance Technicians
Create quality plans for new productions parts that enter the production arena
Maintain existing quality plans for each part where there are revisions, in material, dimensions, and critical measurements.
Create incoming quality plans for all materials that become a component of the customer’s product.

Qualifications:
Plastics experience
Ability to read prints use hand measuring tools and CMM
Deal with customers on the phone and in person
Work on the floor where the ‘rubber meets the road’
Tooling background a plus

Contact Angela Hagen @ 320-846-5270 for further information.

Experienced Commercial Lender needed for a community bank in a smaller northern city of about 10,000 people. This bank organization is over 100 years old. The $60 million bank is part of a seven bank chain. This community bank puts pride in their staff, they promise to provide a superior, team based work environment and be a responsible employer dedicated to the well being of their staff.  Their core values consist of sincere respect for the rights and feelings of others. As you can see this bank values their staff! In the fall of 2007, they surveyed employees and 87% of employees said that they loved working there.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:
1. Communicate in a timely manner.
2. Provide service beyond expectations
3. Responsive, Timely, Knowledgeable, Committed
4. Development new business relationships
5. Nuture existing relationships
Commercial loans are a major part of the banks portfolio.

So, if you are a person that loves the changing of the seasons, they are dramatic! Spring, summer and autumn produce a plethora of color and abundance of recreation opportunities. Summer temperatures are commonly in the 70’s and 80’s – and sometimes in the low 90’s. Boating, canoeing, fishing, wildlife watching, and waterskiing are a few activities that are common in this area. Bird Watching is also incredible as over 200 species migrate to/from our area. Hunting for grouse, deer and bear are also quite popular during the autumn season.
Competitive pay, fair and equitable structured salary process in place.
Bonus, great benefits and some relocation!

Contact Angela Hagen @ 320-846-5270 for further information.

Product Development Engineer

Primary Objective: Develop / invent automated machinery that redefines the standard for performance and value

Education/Experience: Minimum 4 year degree in mechanical engineering and 10 years experience in a related position preferred.

Responsibilities & Duties:
- Adhere to, support and promote our vision and culture statements
- Demonstrate professional, respectful interaction with other team members
- Accurately and professionally represent our company to customers and vendors
- Utilize background knowledge, engineering practices, and physical and mathematical principles in the creation of sound machine designs
- Complete machine design from start to finish, meeting project requirements and companies Standards, and within the project timeline
- Develop new concepts of equipment design to accomplish automation tasks
- At least 80% of workday will be spent working on a computer
- Occasional travel for engineering purposes is required
- Continually look for ways to improve our product and processes
- Provide support to fabrication and assembly departments during the machine build process
- Work with outside vendors in selection of parts and materials

Qualifications:
- Extensive experience developing servo motor driven packaging machinery.
- Superb ability to create accurate timing charts for the project.
- Solid understanding of machine controls capabilities
- Solid understanding of servo motors and their capabilities and proper use.
- Solid understanding of engineering techniques and terminology
- Skilled and efficient use of computer design/drafting software to develop and detail machine designs
- Good grasp of material types and properties, as well as familiarity with types of purchase parts used in automated equipment
- High level of understanding of mechanical principles
- Effective communicator who can lead other engineering personnel to successful project design outcome, and can make presentations to customers
- Possess familiarity with machinery fabrication and assembly environments
- Understand and value working as a team to accomplish goals

Salary range 60-90K+

Contact Angela Hagen @ 320-846-5270 for further information.

Progressive company half hour – 45 minutes NW of twin cities is looking for a Quality Technician.
- Want to work independently and not be micro-managed?
- Are you mechanically inclined?
- Do you work with CMM and Laser Tracking?
- GDT? Geometric dimension Tolerance?
- SPC?
- Do you have good verbal and written communication skills?
- Are you good with statistical analysis?

Responsibilities:
- Participate in quality audits
- Have practical measurement abilities
- Have an eye for detail to find defects in materials purchased as well as checking end product for any defects
- Calibrate and use precision machine gauging

Requirements:
- Two year degree/diploma/certificate in related field
- Or four years on the job experience with Quality Assurance
- Ability to program and operate CMM or laser tracker
- Computer savvy with familiarity with QA Software and AutoCAD

Salary range: 37-50k

Contact Angela Hagen @ 320-846-5270 for further information.

Engineering Manager
Primary Objective: Effectively hire, fire, train, and lead the engineering department as it develops automated machinery designs that redefine the standard for performance and value.

Education/Experience: Minimum: 4 year engineering degree, and 12 years experience in the packaging machinery industry.

Responsibilities & Duties:
To be a very significant contributor in helping our company in its quests of:
- Redefining the standard for automated machinery.
- Winning together honorably
- Generate positive energy.
- Adhere to, support and promote our vision and culture statements
- Demonstrate professional, respectful interaction with other team members
- Accurately and professionally represent our company to customers and vendors
- Utilize background knowledge of sound engineering practices, and physical and mathematical principles in the creation of sound machine designs.
- Lead the development of machine design from start to finish, meeting project requirements and company Standards, and do so within the project timeline.
- Develop new concepts of equipment design to accomplish automation tasks
- Continually look for ways to improve products and processes
- Provide support to fabrication and assembly departments during the machine build process
- Work with outside vendors in the selection of parts and materials

Qualifications:
- Extensive experience developing servo motor driven packaging machinery.
- Superb ability to create accurate timing charts for the project.
- Solid understanding of machine controls capabilities
- Solid understanding of servo motors and their capabilities and proper use.
- Solid understanding of engineering techniques and terminology
- High level of understanding of mechanical principles
- Effective communicator who can lead other engineering personnel to successful project design outcome, and can make presentations to customers
- Possess familiarity with machinery fabrication and assembly environments
- Understand and value working as a team to accomplish goals

Estimated salary range 70-100+k

Contact Angela Hagen @ 320-846-5270 for further information.

Job Title: Executive Assistant to Director of Classified Advertising
Immediate Supervisor's Title: Director of Classified Advertising

Position Summary: Professional assistant to the Director of Classified Advertising performing full service administrative functions. Works independently to initiate and complete secretarial and administrative duties. Excellent verbal and written skills, strong numerical and accounting aptitude, extensive computer software skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Continuous skills update to assist Director of Classified Advertising in his/her duties.

Major Functions: Correspondence/Reports: Composes external and internal correspondence with minimal direction and/or notes. Ensures information is accurate, complete, and adheres to corporate format. Completes assignments on-time. Maintains flexibility to respond to last minute deadlines. Communication: Exhibits the ability to be assertive as the occasion demands. Relays messages and instructions to management and others as directed. Professional, courteous, and helpful with all levels both internal and external. Confidentiality: Assures the security of all confidential matters that are entrusted or obtained in the performance of duties relative to the Classified Manager’s office. Office Management: Builds and maintains efficient filing systems and address files for effective record-keeping in order to access easily and quickly. Screens and directs all phone calls. Maintains calendar for Director of Classified Advertising. Manages and administers Classified department’s budget including budgeting and actual cost variances. Arranges travel reservations; maintains travel expense files and prepares reports for processing. Manages and monitors Director of Classified Advertising's direct reports and salary review schedules for timely processing. Product Knowledge: Consistently recognizes the entirety of the Pioneer Press products. Directs clients and associate departments to appropriate contacts within the organization. Computer System Knowledge: Utilizes all available computer technology (i.e., word processing, spreadsheets, faxes, e-mail, and online) to complete assignments and expedite communication in a timely manner with little or no assistance. Updates computer skills as necessary to assist the Director of Classified Advertising in his duties. Teamwork: Cooperates enthusiastically in Classified department projects. Takes initiative on problems. Serves as a liaison between department and other departments within the organization.

Education: Two years business college or equivalent training and experience.

Experience: Three plus years of highly responsible experience in a position requiring good judgment and independent work. Personal computer experience is required.

Skills: Typing speed of 50 WPM and extreme accuracy is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must be proficient with Excel Pivot tables. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently, meet deadlines, be fast-paced, and extremely accurate and reliable. Good attendance and the ability to be flexible are necessary to the job. Must have valid driver's license.

Decision Making: Broad range of administrative decisions, information, and project work. Works with a variety of people internally and externally. Due to the nature of this position, a successful completion of a background screen including a consumer report/investigative consumer report is required.

Contacts: Interacts with key executives, managers, salespeople, and customers by phone and in person. Often seeks information or clarification from key managers and their support staffs. Manages meetings and calendars for the Director of Classified Advertising. Occasionally present at conferences and large meetings.

Management Planning: Develop and manage Classified department expense budget. Identifying variances and their explanations. Overall work is of a detailed and confidential nature. Many documents produced are shared with key personnel and accuracy is critical. Deadlines are critical. Ability to prioritize workload and respond proactively to critical situations.

Gina H. Gilbert, Advertising Talent & Training Manager
ggilbert@pioneerpress.com 
651-228-5034 office

Bethany International is called to train and send men and women to reach and disciple the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We offer industry competitive pay and benefits, including health and dental, life insurance, 403b and flexible spending accounts.

JOB TITLE: CFO / STATUS: Fulltime WAGE: Depends on Qualifications

Position Summary:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the CEO and is responsible for directing Bethany International’s financial and administrative organization, including the treasury, IT, investment, Human Resources, facilities and administrative functions.

Position Responsibilities:
• Maintain executive responsibility for financial operations, including working capital, capital expenditures, debt levels, taxes, budget, audit functions, and general accounting.
• Ensure the legality and ethics of all accounting, operation and ministry business practices and apply sound biblical stewardship principles to company assets.
• Develop and direct financial plans relative to strategic business and/or operational plans, for company growth, market opportunities and direction. Provide counsel on all financial matters that impact strategic plans and provide direction in conjunction with the President.
• Establish and maintain stable cash flow management policies and procedures, and ensure cash resources are available for daily operations, business, and ministry program development, providing direction for cost controls to guide business leaders.
• Monitor accurate processing of revenues and contributions, supervise investment, and oversee the disbursement of funds.
• Study, analyze and report on trends, opportunities for expansion and projection of future company growth.
• Prepare and/or oversee all financial and operational reporting, controls and metrics, and analysis within the family of organizations.
• Establish and implement, through delegation and in conjunction with leadership personnel, short- and long-range subsidiary and departmental goals, objectives, allocation of resources, policies, and operating procedures.
• Oversee financial management of foreign operations to include developing financial and budget policies and procedures.
• Manage outside lending and equity relationships, as well as relations with investors, donors, and shareholders within the investment and philanthropic community.
• Prepare and file federal, state, third party and other financial reports to ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC, and IRS and other tax entity requirements.
• Evaluate, develop, integrate and manage Bethany International’s financial, administrative, services, Human Resource and IT functions to support Bethany’s operations and growth.
• Ensure that the physical condition, safety and security of buildings, grounds and equipment are preserved and maintained.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements and as needed, represent Bethany and its subsidiary organizations to government agencies, funding agencies, and the general public.

Ideal Candidate Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentations skills.
• Solid working knowledge of investment and capital resource community
• At least 10 years of experience with 7 of those in an executive-level position
• Minimum of BA in Accounting and/or Finance
• Prefer CPA licensed

To apply for this position visit our website at www.bethanyinternational.org, fax or e-mail your resume to 952.829.2750 or email HR@bethanypress.com

Volkart May & Associates, is looking for a Client Manager.  Customer service and detail oriented, the Client Manager is responsible for consistent attainment of client service objectives while proper business practices and policies are consistely followed. The Client Manger supports client relationships from onset through implementation. This position ensures delivery of programs at the highest levels of customer satisfaction while maintaining corporate profitability.

Position Responsibilities:
- Establishes and maintains a high level of client trust through regular communication that provides formal and informal reporting, recommends process improvements and resolves issues in a proactive manner
- Participates in or conducts client meetings knowledgably and effectively
- Develops all tools necessary to ensure project success, including call guides, scripts, reports, and additional supporting documents
- Manages all aspects of the client relationship including script development program implementation, reporting needs and on-going customer support
- Trains Business Development Specialists on program objectives and call guides; provides on-going mentorship to BDS team members to ensure success
- Provides daily direction, leadership and management to Business Development Specialists and other internal colleagues to ensure achievement of client objectives
- Audits client invoicing within the first three business days of the month
- Attends all internal and external meetings for direction, policy and best practice reviews to assure client objectives and profit managements are met

Required Qualifications:
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, at all levels of an organization
- High Energy: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities and deadlines
- Self Starter: Excellent skills in time management, setting priorities, working independently, with little need for management
- Professional: Committed Professional in attitude, approach, dress and speech
- Interpersonal Skills: Provides structure to multiple projects, writes effective reports to clients and colleagues on client meetings, maintains effective project files
- Computer Skills: High proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education/Experience:

Earned college degree with three to five years of business experience, preferably in direct marketing, telemarketing or customer interaction position. Prior sales and lead generation experience is desirable.

Yvonne Madison, Volkart May & Associates
Human Resource Consultant
ymadison@volkartmay.com
763-450-4930

ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB OPPORTUNITY
AUDITOR, Finance Department
The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to provide management with results of internal audits of financial, operational, compliance and other special projects related to City operations. Will also conduct field audits of certain businesses within the City which are subject to either revenue producing ordinances or enforcement ordinances.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or closely related field

* Two years of recent audit experience

* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals and generally accepted auditing standards

* Ability to create memos and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office products

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

* Valid driver ' s license

Desirable Qualifications:
* Experience in municipal accounting or auditing

* Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor

* Familiarity with the ordinances and statutes affecting City government

* Additional audit experience

Starting Salary Range: $55,000 - $62,000 per year, D.O.Q., plus excellent benefits.  Please apply at: Human Resources Department 1800 W., Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431, or call: (952) 563-8710.  Visit our web site at: www.ci.bloomington.mn.us.  All applicants MUST complete a City of Bloomington application, addendum and Veteran's
Preference form to be considered.  All application materials must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

Put your Materials Management/Supply Chain expertise to work to change the lives of children all over the world! Our client is a dynamic and growing Christian non-profit hunger relief organization. They are looking for a Director of Materials to direct activities associated with material and services procurement to ensure efficient operations of packing and facility operations for multiple locations. This includes but is not limited to vendor management, domestic logistics, and support for offsite packing events.

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, liberal arts, or equivalent related professional business experience
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of materials and supply chain management experience; direct experience working in the food industry is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience to plan and execute supply chain functions for multiple locations
- APICS certification is highly desired

In addition, the following critical success factors are necessary:
- Strong desire to use their talents to serve God’s people in need.
- High degree of organization, decision making, and negotiation skills are required
- Integrity and professionalism
- Ability to quickly establish credibility and relationships
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written

A competitive and salary and benefit package will be provided. Interested candidates should contact (in confidence):

Christi Thompson, (christi@abelnmagy.com)
Abeln, Magy, Underberg and Associates
800 East Wayzata Blvd, Suite 200
Wayzata, MN 55391
www.abelnmagy.com

American Medical Systems is looking for a Commodity Manager.  The Commodity Manaer is responsible for managing sourcing initiatives and commodity strategies to create best in class suppliers, provide competitive pricing and implement world class sourcing strategies. The primary responsibility of this position is to aggressively manage sourcing strategies for the assigned commodities to enhance supplier performance through: the development of best practices, developing and negotiating supplier agreements, managing supplier relationships, driving for continuous improvements, leveraging strategic supplier capabilities, and exploring opportunities to outsource components of our internal processes driving cost savings to minimize total supply chain costs through sourcing.  This manager will have strong leadership skills, strong technical knowledge of professional procurement practices, relationship building skills, and excellent negotiating skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies that improve suppliers’ performance, lead time reductions, cost reduction, and asset management.
- Lead contract negotiations with strategic suppliers for assigned commodities.
- Manage overall supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance for assigned commodities.
- Possess a deep understanding and knowledge base of external commodity markets and potential market impacts to maximize cost opportunities for assigned commodities.
- Establish and meet year over year cost savings and cost avoidance targets for the assigned commodities.
- Utilize strong, professional, negotiating skills to achieve best terms and pricing.
- Identify new suppliers and technologies that will serve new product development to increase speed to market, increased quality and lower cost.
- Lead cross-functional commodity teams to understand needs and evaluate suppliers.
- Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
- Set up performance review meetings with individual suppliers as part of the Supplier Certification program.
- Create high-level business agreements that can be implemented at the tactical level.
- Use personal influence to sell concepts to suppliers and internal personnel.
- Develop and implement the Vendor Managed Inventory process for AMS to be executed by the Buyer/Planners.

EDUCATION
- Four year Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management or equivalent
- Professional certification (CPM, CPIM) is preferred

EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years of progressive procurement experience with advanced knowledge of procurement principles, theories and processes.
- Cross-functional team environment experience with proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to travel for company business, typically 10% or less
- Strong sourcing, negotiation, and contract skills with demonstrated success in managing complex supplier relationships.
- Solid project management experience with the ability to develop strong support for change.
- Robust problem solving and analytical skills backed by solid computer skills, (spreadsheets, word processing, internet, ERP, etc. ) to make fact-based decisions and quantitative projections
- Self Driven, results-oriented, and motivated to work effectively without direct supervision
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across functions, organizations and suppliers/vendors.
- Effective written and oral communications skills
- Strong interpersonal and motivation skills
- Highly adaptable and flexible to accept new ideas, people and procedures.

CONTACT
Todd Lundgren
Sr. Manager Customer Operations
American Medical Systems
W: (952) 930-6672
C: (763) 360-3146
todd.lundgren@americanmedicalsystems.com 

POSITION TITLE:  Director Corporate Solutions, Transaction Management
DEPARTMENT LOCATION:  Corporate Solutions 3500 American Boulevard West, Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55431

CONTACT INFORMATION – REPLY TO: nkeyes@uproperties.com

OVERVIEW:  United Properties/NorthMarq Corporate Solutions is looking for an operationally focused Director of Transaction Management (TM) to provide team leadership, local & regional client relationship management and daily operational management of accounts, processes & transaction services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the TM team through development, performance management, recruitment & hiring, communications
- Manage Client Service Delivery for TM accounts; strategically focused on service quality & client satisfaction, client retention, account growth & profitability, new account transition
- TM Financial Management; including budgeting, financial reporting, analysis & profitability
- TM Process Management; establish & manage standard processes, ensure consistency & compliance, technology application, develop & implement TM products
- Transaction execution; including lease renewals & negotiations, new site acquisitions, surplus property dispositions, landlord/tenant dispute resolution for Corporate Solutions clients

REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of financial or corporate real estate related experience & a thorough understanding of TM services and processes
- BA/BS in real estate, finance, business or related field
- Real estate licensure required
- Strong financial background and analytical aptitude
- Proven leadership in team management, staff recruiting, development and retention
- Relationship building/management skills including excellent communication and negotiation skills Excellent relationship management skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite 

Lien Specialists, Inc. is a document service and filing company located in White Bear Lake, MN and serving the construction industry. We are seeking a full time office administrator to facilitate all document production and service. Lien Specialists is a small firm with a team paradigm…we come as a team, we leave as a team, and we win together. We have aggressive growth goals and a clear understanding of the importance of qualified office administrators supporting the achievement of those goals.

The Office Administrator will produce notices to be served and documents to be filed, they will track daily activity by date and client, and report to the Director of Operations. Lien Specialists offers competitive compensation, a great work environment, paid vacation, health benefits, and 401k.

Qualified individuals will have the following:
1. Knowledge of computers and basic software applications (Word, Excel, Adobe)
2. Honed typing skills (document production and data tracking)
3. Strong attention to detail
4. Ability to multi-task and work with many objectives simultaneously
5. Good Communication Skills

Contact:
Richard Garvey
Lien Specialists, Inc.
1775 Buerkle Road
Suite 101
White Bear Lake MN 55110
Mobile: 763-498-1882
www.lienspecialists.net
rgarvey@lienspecialists.net

Trend-Lab, located in Burnsville, MN is looking to fill the following open positions:

Sales Executive: Sales executive needed to sell infant bedding and gifts to retail stores. Position will be based out of  Burnsville MN headquarters when not traveling. Cold calling and national travel required. Must have experience selling to retailers and prefer experience selling to chain stores. Capable of carrying sample cases and assisting with national trade show set up and tear down.  Individual must have strong follow up skills with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Ability to communicate with a variety of personalities a must. Send resume to dsampson@trend-lab.com. 

Warehouse Manager: Warehouse manager needed to run a clean, organized warehouse fulfilling orders that range from single item to consumer to full pallet to national retailers. Proven experience hiring, training, and retaining a strong team of warehouse workers. Proven skills organizing and managing inventory flow in a fast paced growing company. Proven knowledge of catalog or other consumer delivery essential. Ability to develop process flow improvement and retail routing and labeling requirements desired. Send resume to dsampson@trend-lab.com.

Account Manager: Account manager needed to sell infant bedding and gift products to primarily existing accounts. Will follow up on prospects from trade shows and other marketing programs. Strong computer and communication skills needed. Prefer candidate with marketing experience and/or merchandising experience. Some trade show travel required and ability to lift sample cases. Willingness to roll up sleeves and assist where needed essential. Send resume to dsampson@trend-lab.com

Executive Administrative Assistant
Location: Richfield
Pay: $18-$20/hour (temporary); $45k range at hire

Large financial company department seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the management team and staff members. Majority of duties include expense report work, travel arrangements, and time reporting, working with numbers, etc. Other duties include receiving, screening, and appropriately resolving external and internal inquiries (phone and email), preparing and distributing meeting minutes, preparing and tracking status of ongoing projects and reports, coordination of events, assisting MIS with program testing, backing up the Exec Admin as needed, mail and Fed Ex shipment distribution and organization, and supply maintenance. Fast-paced environment. Seeking person to come in and "hit the ground running." Minimum requirements include an AA degree and 3-5 years Administrative Assistant experience. BA degree and/or 5+ years Administrative Assistant experience within a business environment with increased responsibility and support of multiple senior level managers preferred. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, strong math skills, and 50 wpm typing required. Position includes possible light lifting and errand running. Great opportunity for self-starter seeking an advancement opportunity. To apply, please call 952-920-9119, or send resume to susang@tempforce.com

Windows Server Administrator- our client is seeking an experienced individual with expertise managing Microsoft Windows Server and related infrastructure.

The job:
- MS Windows server installation, configuration, maintenance.
- Design and management of Active Directory environment.
- Operation of organization’s Exchanger messaging system.
- Fast paced work with multiple projects, deadlines, and high level of customer service.

You need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
- 5 or more years of experience with Windows server administration
- Experience managing Active Directory, group policies, DNS, WINS, DHCP
- Exchange Server 2003 with cluster administration required
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Be a self-starter and motivated
- Team player that wants to make a difference

What’s in it for you:
- Good pay with amazing benefits and time off
 -Collaborative culture
 -Personal development and learning valued
 -Growing faith-based organization

US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time.  No firms or contractors please.

Contact Tim Bursch at tim@impactnorth.net

TreeHouse Youth Outreach, a faith-based outreach to at-risk teens and their families, is seeking a part-time administrative assistant at their New Hope TreeHouse location! Hours are flexible, to fulfill 8-10 hours per week. Qualities expected in applicant include: highly organized, efficient, good relational & communication skills, professional and creative.

Proficiency needed in:
• Microsoft Word
• Data Base Program
• Excel
• Quicken

Duties include:
• Preparation and maintenance of area reports and program participant files
• Tracking of finances
• Data entry
• Preparing trip reports, financial reports, quarterly reports
• Recording Meeting Minutes

Contact:
Ben Bevis – Regional Director
Cell – 612.203.1254
E-mail – bbevis@treehouseyouth.org
Office – 763.533.9667

New Hope TreeHouse
4203 Boone Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55428

Job Title: Customer Service/Order Entry/Purchasing.  Coridian Technologies, a Chanhassen Minnesota based value added reseller specializing in labeling, printing and data collection solutions with consistent double digit growth history is looking for the right individual to join our operations team.

Our customers include manufacturers, warehouse/distribution, and healthcare companies in the upper Midwest. Our product offering includes a wide variety of labels and ribbons, printers, scanners, portable computers, software, integration services and equipment repair programs. Some of our major suppliers include Brady, Zebra Technologies, Motorola (Symbol), Intermec and Honeywell.  Our ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and co-workers regarding a diverse line of products both in written and verbal communications. Must have excellent working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is a plus but not required.

Primary Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform all functions for the order fulfillment process including entry of customer orders, ensuring accurate pricing and delivery.
- Place and process orders with vendors for stock and complex custom products.
- Monitor status and progress of customer orders and communicate information to the inside sales team.
- Assist in re-quoting existing custom and stock items.
- Answer incoming calls. Service customers promptly, directing calls appropriately and providing excellent customer service to all customers, both internal and external.
- Maintain customer information and record activities in our filing and contact management system
- Effectively communicate with all team members.
- Additional duties as needed

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package with the opportunity for advancement.

Submit resume along with salary requirements to:
Operations Manager
Coridian Technologies, Inc.
8140 Mallory Court
Chanhassen, MN 55317
mbcleary@coridian.com
www.coridian.com

Founded in 1989, Solution Design Group, Inc. (SDG) is an IT consulting and software application development firm dedicated to business success through building long-term relationships with our clients and employees. SDG is locally recognized for providing outstanding customer service and a unique, fun, and engaging environment for our employees.  Solution Design Group (SDG) believes that the key to our success is deeply rooted in our ability to locate, attract, hire, and retain talented employees. We are building a supportive, employee-centric, entrepreneurial work environment that values the contribution of individuals and allows them to advance and excel in their career development.

We are looking for a Receptionist who demonstrates a positive attitude, outgoing personality and a friendly demeanor. The Receptionist will serve as the first point of contact for the office, in addition to multiple other duties.  Your responsibilities would include:
- Managing the front desk, answering and transferring phone calls, and greeting and directing all guests
- Generating correspondence as needed
- Data entry
- Generating reports
- Inventory and ordering of office supplies
- Maintaining maintenance on office equipment as needed
- Collecting and reviewing expense reports

Required Skills:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Knowledge of Quickbooks helpful
- Basic knowledge of Internet and Outlook
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

This salaried position offers a great benefits package including:
- Company-wide profit sharing plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Term Life Insurance

Jeff Urban
Resource Manager
Solution Design Group
O) 651-256-8659
M) 612-868-7980
www.solutiondesign.com 

Working exclusively with Christian publishers, Bethany Press provides solutions for book production, printing, binding, and warehousing. We produce millions of life-changing books and we are looking for self-managed, self-motivated, creators who want to be a part of this accelerating business. We offer industry competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 403b and flexible spending accounts.

JOB TITLE: Sales Executive STATUS: Fulltime WAGE: Depends on Qualification

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the attainment of company goals for volume and profitability
- Effectively and passionately represent the values of Bethany Press and Bethany International to customers and other industry contacts
- Develop sales and profitability goals along with management and execute a plan to achieve them
- Develop deep, mutually beneficial relationships with assigned accounts
- Identify prospective new customers and compile data to quantify and qualify account viability
- Learn and understand the customer’s business model, structure, needs and challenges.
- Provide service that elicits a “WOW” response from customers.
- Initiate jobs with thoroughness and accuracy to ensure products are produced as ordered.
- Provide appropriate coworkers with necessary information to ensure a smooth, profitable and efficiently workflow of projects through the production process.
- Follow up and solicit customer feedback regarding quality and service.
- Strive to continually improve performance, efficiency and personal growth.
- Serve as an excellent source of communication internally and externally
- Be a student of our industry, its trends, challenges and opportunities and act as a sustaining resource of production information, industry trends and counsel to customers.
- Accurately communicate industry trends and customer needs to team and management.
- Communicate immediately all extraordinary customer needs and demands.
- Ensure all company and department processes and procedures are followed
- Ensure thorough and timely communication throughout the estimating and job initiation process
- Log all pertinent customer communication and information in contact management software
- Be an excellent steward of company resources, including labor time and finances.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Have experience in publishing/printing sales or service
- Possess excellent written communications and team skills
- Exhibit and encourage the core values of Bethany Press in word and deed.
- Be self-managed, requiring little or no supervision to do the daily activities of their job
- Be self-motivated in innovating and improving the operation and performance of their role
- Be a “creator”, making the workplace better by improving how work is executed

To apply for this position visit our website at www.bethanypress.com, fax or e-mail your resume to 952.829.2750 or email HR@bethanypress.com

Sales & Marketing Coordinator:  August Ash, Inc. is a Minneapolis web design firm specializing in Internet marketing and custom web development solutions. For the past nine years, August Ash has provided professional and exceptional web design services to meet the ever-growing needs of a wide range of clients and is experiencing an exciting rate of growth.
We are seeking a self-motivated, highly-organized marketing professional who can help manage our sales efforts and active level of client inquiries. Key success factors include: a professional appearance, highly organized and detail-oriented, confident, outgoing, and a team player with excellent communications skills. Must be solutions-oriented, able to grasp new concepts quickly and have a strong desire for continued personal and professional growth. August Ash emphasizes integrity, company values, team chemistry, collaborative approaches, professional development, good humor and exceptional client service.

Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in sales support or customer service role.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
- Ability to quickly assess client/prospect needs.
- Basic writing skills.
- Experience and knowledge related to Internet marketing, web development, and their related technologies is desired but not required.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office 2003 or later.

Responsibilities:
- Respond to incoming sales requests.
- Be initial point of contact for prospective clients.
- Provide preliminary qualification of leads.
- General support to sales team.
- Proposal writing & presentations.
- Attend networking & chamber meetings.
- Participate in trade shows when needed.
- Absolutely no cold-calling required.

Salary position with bonus program. Family benefits including health, dental, life, paid vacation and short term disability. Please apply online at http://www.augustash.com/employment

Web Programmer/Developer:  August Ash, Inc. is a Minneapolis web design firm specializing in Internet marketing and custom web development solutions. For the past nine years, August Ash has provided professional and exceptional web design services to meet the ever-growing needs of a wide range of clients. We are growing at an exciting pace and will be adding to our dedicated team of talented professionals. We emphasize integrity, company values, a creative work environment, team chemistry, collaborative approaches, professional development, good humor and exceptional client service.
We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site web Programmer/Developer with a minimum of 2 years experience in programming and developing websites and web applications. Experience and proven skills with HTML (XHTML), CSS, XML, JavaScript, AJAX, PHP, SQL (MySQL) and Unix/Linux server management/administration is required. Familiarity with ASP.NET, Java, Flex, web services, Object Oriented Programming and source control (subversion), and design patterns is a bonus. Duties would primarily consist of developing and maintaining websites, web applications, and other various web-related systems and content. Applicants must provide an example/portfolio of work with each of the above mentioned skill sets.
The chosen candidate must be a team player, producing deliverables on time and under budget, with limited supervision. Key success factors include: a solution-oriented thinker, creativity, ability to grasp new concepts quickly, abstract thinking, interested in the variety that comes with balancing multiple projects, an eagerness to learn, self-motivated to stay on the cutting edge, and a strong desire for continued personal and professional growth.

Salary position with family benefits including health, dental, life, paid vacation and short term disability.
Please apply online at http://www.augustash.com/employment  

Website Designer/Developer:  August Ash, Inc. is a Minneapolis web design firm specializing in Internet marketing and custom web development solutions. For the past nine years, August Ash has provided professional and exceptional web design services to meet the ever-growing needs of a wide range of clients. We are growing at an exciting pace and will be adding to our dedicated team of talented professionals. We emphasize integrity, company values, a creative work environment, team chemistry, collaborative approaches, professional development, good humor and exceptional client service.
We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site highly creative Website Designer with a minimum of 2 years experience in designing and developing websites. Must be proficient in using a Windows PC , Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Dreamweaver, PhotoShop & Flash) CSS layouts, web standards and have a good working knowledge of HTML (XHTML), Javascript, AJAX and CSS. Must be proficient in hand coding without dependence on a visual code editor. Familiarity with PHP, Flex, Action Script, MySQL, UNIX/Linux is desired but not necessary. Duties would primarily consist of designing, developing and maintaining websites, flash presentations, and other various web-related content.

The chosen candidate must be a team player, producing deliverables on time and under budget, with limited supervision. Key success factors include: a solution-oriented thinker, creativity, ability to grasp new concepts quickly, abstract thinking, interested in the variety that comes with balancing multiple projects, an eagerness to learn, self-motivated to stay on the cutting edge, and a strong desire for continued personal and professional growth.

Salary position with family benefits including health, dental, life, paid vacation and short term disability.
Please apply online at http://www.augustash.com/employment

Working exclusively with Christian publishers, Bethany Press provides solutions for book production, printing, binding, and warehousing. We produce millions of life-changing books and we are looking for self-managed, self-motivated, creators who want to be a part of this accelerating business. We offer industry competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 403b and flexible spending accounts.

JOB TITLE:  Digital Prepress Specialist

STATUS:  Fulltime HOURS: 3:00pm – 11:00pm M-F
NOTE: This is not a design position

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Transform pages from electronic files to proofs and plates in the proper imposition
* Preflight customer files by reviewing job ticket, instructions, and layout
* Generate PDF files from InDesign or Quark Xpress
* Impose files for press layout
* Output files to plates and/or proofing devices
* Troubleshoot files provided by the customer
* Ensure accuracy of the proofs
* Provide service that elicits a “WOW” response from customers.
* Initiate jobs with thoroughness and accuracy to ensure products are produced as ordered.
* Provide appropriate coworkers with necessary information to ensure a smooth, profitable and efficiently workflow of projects through the production process.
* Handle multiple projects and be flexible for changing priorities.
* Strive to continually improve performance, efficiency and personal growth.
* Serve as an excellent source of communication internally and externally
* Keep informed of industry trends and technology, recommending and implementing tools and materials that are best suited to the needs of BPI.
* Accurately communicate industry trends and customer needs to team and management.
* Ensure all company and department processes and procedures are followed
* Ensure thorough and timely communication throughout the pre-press process
* Be an excellent steward of company resources, including labor time and finances.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
· MUST have 2-4 years experience in a Pre-press department
· Degree in Graphic Design preferred
· 2 years Rampage workflow experience a plus
· Proficient working in Mac OSX
· Extensive experience with Adobe In Design & Quark XPress
· Have experience with Photoshop & Illustrator
· Exhibit and encourage the core values of Bethany Press in word and deed.
· Be self-managed, requiring little or no supervision to do the daily activities of their job
· Be self-motivated in innovating and improving the operation and performance of their role

To apply for this position please submit your resume to HR@bethanypress.com

Prosource, LLC is looking for a Business Development Manager.  The Business Development Manager will help establish corporate sales goals and will ensure those goals are achieved. This is the lead Procuresource sales position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Engage new clients and for selling Vendor Managed Service (VMS) Solutions including MSP Programs and VMS Consulting Services.
- Lead the sales and marketing effort.
- Account management. Stay engaged with clients and prospective clients.
- Enter and maintain data using Procuresource sales tracking tool.
- Work with VP Business Development to develop contact lists and leads.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven success selling enterprise applications or staffing solutions.
- Knowledge of the contract labor procurement process.
- Ability to cold call.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management in client organizations.
- Ability to make presentations.
- Technical, Staffing, or HR background desired.
- Experience selling VMS solutions or Software as a Service (SaaS) highly desired.
- Ability to travel. (This position will be based in the Mpls.-St. Paul area, but travel may be required when clients have businesses operation outside the area. Travel will also be expected as the company grows.)
- Organized, motivated, results oriented, and able to work with little supervision.
- Experience using sales tracking tools is desired.

For further information, please contact:

Jim Dupay
Procuresource, LLC
763-208-0987 o
612-599-0698 c
www.procuresource.com 

Ugly Mug Coffee Co., is looking to hire a Sales Rep. for school fundraising program.

The cliff notes on Ugly Mug Coffee Co. – we are using coffee as a means to impacting lives. We’ve built a church in Mexico, delivered medical supplies and clothing to coffee growing regions, built a computer lab for an elementary school in Guatemala, and this year are putting water wells in earthquake damaged Peru. Locally (in Memphis), we have strategically moved our roasting facility into the inner city where we employee our neighbors, help rebuild their houses and tutor their children.

To continue to impact lives, we need to continue to grow our company. That is why we are looking to hire Sales Reps throughout the country. Any help you could give to get the word out would be appreciated. Also, just let me know if you are a coffee drinker and I’ll get some coffee headed your way (I need your mailing address).

Thank you-
Mark Ottinger
Founder and President
Ugly Mug Coffee Co.
www.uglymugcoffee.com
(901) 452-1512  

Net Dynasty, a division of Priority Publications, is an award-winning interactive marketing and custom publishing company located in Edina, MN.

Job Description:  The ASP.NET Developer will design, develop, and document ASP.NET Web applications. This position will be responsible for creating and managing multiple Web sites and projects for clients and Priority Publications. This position will assist with Web and e-mail newsletters and interface with client contacts as needed.

Job Responsibilities:
- Work with internal staff to ensure Web site development projects meet client’s quality and deadline expectations.
- Work with internal staff to maintain, update and implement design and usability strategies.
- Train and mentor others regarding Web project development.
- Create and maintain Web site administrative tools.
- Design and develop new web applications using .NET and SQL Server.
- Interpret and assist in the design of detailed project specifications.
- Test Web projects on multiple browsers and troubleshoot any HTML conflicts.
- Familiarity with budget restrictions regarding client projects.
- Update Team Leader on project progress and project bottle necks.
- Attend hand-off meetings and participate in conference calls when appropriate.
- Maintain knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Macromedia Studio applications.

Job Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years Web development experience.
- Experience with Object Oriented based framework to allow for integrated rapid application development.
- Experience with security, membership and role management for ASP.NET.
- ASP.NET, ASP, C#, SQL Server 2005/2007, AJAX, XML/XSLT, Advanced JavaScript, DHTML
- Experience designing and developing new web applications using .NET and SQL Server.

To apply for this position visit the website www.prioritypub.com, email your resume to resumes@prioritypub.com, or mail to Attn.:  Talent Manager, Net Dynasty, 6700 France Ave. S, Suite 300, Edina, MN 55435.

Bethany International is called to train and send men and women to reach and disciple the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We offer industry competitive pay and benefits, including health and dental, life insurance, 403b and flexible spending accounts.

JOB TITLE: Services Manager / STATUS: Fulltime / WAGE: Depends on Qualifications

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support for overall site development, planning for buildings and grounds, and new initiatives
* Regularly assess maintenance, remodeling, and improvement needs of BI facilities, develop ideas for discussion and approval.
* Assist partnering organizations according to the terms of leases and partnership agreements
* Function as on-site representative for new construction, remodeling and renovation performed both by in-house staff and outside contractors.
* Generate, monitor and comply with annual budget in all areas of responsibility.
* Develop annual budget based on BI facility needs and campus goals and objectives for the coming year.
* Ensure the continued upkeep of BI common areas and grounds within the scope of budgetary expectations.
* Ensure maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of all facilities is carried out to produce a result that is efficient, effective and esthetically pleasing.
* Coordinate maintenance, and upkeep with the schedule and activities of other BI departments and partners.
* Ensure compliance with all government building codes, and health and safety requirements throughout the facility.
* Provide spiritual and life skills coaching to students, interns and mentors who are in Practical Training roles within the Services Department.

Qualified candidates will:
· Be a committed Christian growing in faith with a commitment to both the Great Commission and the Great Commandment
· Have experience managing the upkeep and development of a diverse campus
· Have a background in construction supervision, or facilities maintenance in an oversight capacity
· Possess a general contractor’s license (preferably)
· Have working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, engineering and architecture
· Have working knowledge managing in the food services industry
· Have experience managing an annual facilities and grounds budget in excess of a million dollars
· Have good track record of providing leadership and direction to a team through relationships of trust.

To apply for this position visit our website at www.bethanyinternational.org, fax or e-mail your resume to 952.829.2750 or email HR@bethanypress.com .

HealthPartners, is look ing for a Direct Marketing Teleprofessional.   This is a temporary position, 25-32 hours per week. 

POSITION PURPOSE:

To uncover and advance selling opportunities via telephone for HealthPartners health plans. Health plans are sold through brokers so calls are to gather account insights and position HealthPartners.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Using target list provided by direct marketing manager, call companies to gather key contact information and have meaningful conversations with key decision makers and influencers.
- Document attempts, voicemails left, activities, and progress.
- Document findings in Pivotal, HealthPartners Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
- Share interesting market and account findings with manager.
Note: This is not a selling job. We gather insights about companies and promote HealthPartners via calls.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional with experience in business, finance or human resources – minimum of three years
- Strong telephone and communication skills
- Comfortable and confident talking with leaders in an organization from Presidents, Vice Presidents to Directors and Managers including human resources, finance and overall business leadership
- Good listening skills, able to document conversations to make it easily transferable to sales team
- Energetic with a positive attitude that easily transcends through telephone conversations
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word
- Good with grammar and spelling to document conversations accurately and expeditiously
- Able to work independently, yet work well with others
- Accurate, thorough and energetic
- Typing: 35 wpm with high accuracy
- Minimum commitment of one month

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in telemarketing or sales
- Experience as a business leader within mid sized organization-50 or more employees in a position such as manager, or higher, of human resources, finance, or operations
- Typing: 50 wpm with high accuracy

DECISION-MAKING:
- Training and day-to-day management will be provided by the leader of direct marketing
- Teleprofessional needs to be inquisitive and document questions to share with manager to ensure caller is handling unique situations appropriately
- Manager and Teleprofessional will meet daily to review questions and progress
- Teleprofessional will work independently under the direction of the manager

If interested, please contact Yvonne Madison with Volkart May & Associates at ymadison@volkartmay.com, phone:  763-450-4930. 

Volkart May & Associates, is looking for a Business Development Specialist.  The Business Development Specialist is responsible for inside sales market development through interaction with targeted senior leadership resulting in lead generation for client Sales Executives. The project will be off-site and require either fluency in German or French.

Position Functions:
1.  Increase level of awareness with targeted companies regarding client programs.
2.  Communicate effectively with all levels of management to gain access to prospective decision makers.
3.  Handle multiple client accounts simultaneously.
4.  Follow lead generation through entire company’s structure to Corporate Headquarters decision makers.
5.  Analyze, evaluate, and finalize documentation resulting in file completion.
6.  Document detailed lead generation results for client follow-up procedures.
7.  Attend training sessions regarding client accounts.
8.  Based on lead generation results, opportunity to transition as a Staff Now contractor to off-site client locations.

Qualifications:
1.  Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of an organization including “C” level executives.
2.  Previous sales experience preferred
3.  Analytical skills
4.  Attention to detail
5.  Self motivated and goal oriented
6.  Ability to work in a team environment
7.  Excellent interpersonal skills
8.  Effective listening skills
9.  Receptive to receive coaching on performance and results regarding client accounts
10.  Schedule commitment
11.  Professionalism
12.  Proficient in either German or French
13.  Mechanically inclined
14.  Previous experience not required.

For further information, please contact:

Yvonne Madison, Volkartmay & Associates
763-450-4930 / ymadison@volkartmay.com 

ADP is a fortune 300 company and the world’s largest payroll provider, servicing over 550,000 clients and grossing over 7.8 billion in revenue. As we continue to grow we’re looking for individuals who are self-motivated, consultative and enjoy high-energy outside sales. We’re on the move and invite you to become part of our dynamic sales team as a District Sales Manager!

You will be responsible for and need to posses the following:
 A top-down sales approach targeting CEOs and decision makers to convert prospects into clients in a zip code protected territory
 2-5 years in a quota driven sales position, and must have excellent prospecting and new business development skills
 We prefer strategic (non-commodity) sales experience in technology, outsourcing, business products, services, or Human Resource Solutions
 The ability to cross-sell into an existing base of clients

Benefits:
 Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions
 Comprehensive benefits package that starts on your first day
 World-class training
 Pension plan, 401K with company match and ADP stock purchase/option plan
 Car and expense allowance
 Promotion from within philosophy for top performers
 Named one of “America’s Most Admired Companies” by Fortune
 Ability to achieve President’s Club-Destinations have included Aruba, London and Monte Carlo

No phone calls please
Email Megan_haseley@adp.com for more information or visit www.adp.com