The Allegro Ballroom is offering free classes for visually impaired participants every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at its main ballroom (5855 Christie Ave., Emeryville). Classes are taught by Gene Russo.
Classes are for all levels and no partner is required. Traditional ballroom styles, Latin and night club style are included. Guide dancers are available for those who need them.
For more information, contact the Allegro at 510-655-2888.
The Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students was established in 1991 for legally blind San Francisco State and San Jose State University students to receive a quality education in pursuit of a professional career in business, humanities, arts and the sciences.
After Mr. Schoettler’s death in 2001, California State University received a $4.8 million bequest from his estate to expand the existing financial aid program for legally blind students to all 23 CSU campuses. Mr. Schoettler, who was blind the last eight years of his life, was a businessman from Mountain View, California.
Selections and nominations for the 2011-2012 academic year are due May 20, 2011.
Forty-four scholarships of $6,000 each will be awarded for the 2011-2012 academic year. Here are the requirements:
For more information, contact Todd Higgins, toddh@sfsu.edu, 415-338-2472 (voice/TTY).
By Brian McCallen, LightHouse guest blogger
“Natural Eye Care” is a new and exciting site for healthy eyes! Based on the easy-to-follow book, this insightful web resource covers nutritional, diet and lifestyle approaches for some of the most common eye conditions, including floaters and macular degeneration.
Ten years ago, I suffered from a retinal detachment in my one good right eye. Just recently, I learned about “Natural Eye Care” and, just out of plain curiosity, used the site to search for natural tips that may possibly prevent another detachment. The advice of daily aerobic exercise, anabolic pills along with the elimination of fatty foods to reduce potential retinal toxins gave me a wakeup call to cut back on the burgers at my favorite fast food joint and take more classes at my local health club in order to protect my eyesight.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SAN MATEO COUNTY EVENT CENTER PARKING LOT SUPERVISOR $18-$20/per hour (Regular Part Time) April 18, 2011
PARKING LOT SUPERVISOR Part-time position approximately 24-30 hours per week
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages operations of computer controlled parking lots, and parking enforcement functions. Writes and implements plans and schedules for events and festivals coordinated traffic control with Event Center Management. Directs, verifies, audits, deposits and reports Event Center parking revenue. Provides staff oversight and supervision, and performs administrative duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides parking staff oversight and supervision by providing oral and written communication of job assignments, monitoring job performance, motivating, training and counseling personnel, providing assistance, coaching employees, scheduling staff, evaluating parking staff , allocating resources, evaluating requirements, controlling payroll expenditures, writing and updating training manual/reference guides, interviewing applicants for parking seller and attendant positions, organizing and conducting orientation and in-house training on operational procedures, policies, customer service and computer skills, and conducting performance reviews. Manages parking related facilities by controlling parking space usage of contractual recreational vehicle campers, transient parkers, operating parking computer system, troubleshooting and making adjustments to system, directing traffic to available spaces through use of staff and monitoring operation, performing inspections, and controlling signage. Performs administrative duties by conducting surprise audits for loss control, distributing and logging change funds, verifying revenue, depositing funds, preparing reports, auditing cashier reports and tickets and make recommendations for employee shortages, writing employee memos, providing information, managing public relations and resolving customer complaints. Provides direct oversight for the parking enforcement function by supervising meter monitors, interacting with Event Center Management and with the public, applying facility parking regulations, and being familiar effective traffic management.
Requirements: • Previous managerial experience to include supervision of seasonal staff, scheduling, report writing • Cash management experience • Prior customer service experience • Prior experience in traffic and/or event management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Management of staff in parking of event related industry Cash management experience Principles of Management and/or supervision. Ability to: Be bonded and pass a background check. Understand and implement company policy and procedures. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
To apply Please submit a cover letter and resume: By e-mail at the address listed above. By mail: SMCEC, 2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403 Attn: C. King
Customer Service Coordinator, Part-Time
Responsible for operational controls at the Front Line Service Desk, Layaway and Jewelry. Ensures Front Line Associates provide prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service to all customers. Resolves customer service issues appropriately and competently. Audits and approves all necessary Front Line paperwork. Responsible for training and developing store Associates on customer service standards, register procedures and proper Front Line procedures and controls
Please go online to http://www.tjxjobs.com/details.asp?509037
1) Download an application
2) Apply in person
100 WESTLAKE CENTER
DALY CITY, CA 94015
The Jewish Guild for the Blind is currently offering a phone-based support (tele-support) group for parents of blind or visually impaired children.
Tele-Support Groups for parents of children with visual impairment are open-ended, informative and supportive discussions of issues and topics of concern for parents raising children with visual impairment. These groups are composed of parents with children who have the same eye conditions. They are professionally facilitated and are offered at no cost to parents. They meet by phone on a weekly basis.
For more information or to register online, go to:
http://jgb.org/programs-parent-tele.asp.
Sprint is hiring. Come meet our hiring team and learn about the exciting opportunities that are available in Retail Sales and Management. Our Northern California Retail Stores are looking for qualified applicants to fill the following positions:
Retail Store Managers
Assistant Store Managers
Retail Consultants
Technical Consultants
San Ramon Office
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 2pm – 6pm
Bishop Ranch Business Park 12657 Alcosta Blvd, Room# 236, Sierra San Ramon, CA 94583
Rancho Cordova Office
Thursday, April 14,2011 2pm – 6pm
3068 Kilgore Blvd Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
San Mateo Office
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 2pm – 6pm
1850 Gateway Blvd – 7th Floor San Mateo, CA 94404
For more information or to apply for store opportunity nearest you, please visit; sprint.com/retailjobs
Product Marketing Manager
Livermore, CA
3-6 Month Contract to Hire
TechWorkers is seeking a Product Marketing Manager.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for positioning the product and its features to the sales channel; managing development of the necessary product and sales collateral, including datasheets, sales presentations, white papers and Flash demos.
* Provides onsite support at tradeshows and other events per marketing strategy.
* Responsible for the cross-functional product launch activities to implement the go-to market strategy, including coordination of product introduction and market exploitation.
* Manages Creative Services, and Public Relations and support promotional activities.
* Supports Lead Generation activities
* Supports analyst relations activities, including managing response efforts for product/market research inquiries
* Oversees market research studies designed to identify new or emerging market for products and services and to capture market data on competitor´s practices
Requirements:
* Requires a BA/BS in Marketing or related field in worldwide marketing efforts or equivalent experience
* Requires 5+ years of proven experience developing collateral for new product launches and introductions
* Industry knowledge in IT Systems Management and/or Asset Management space is a big plus
* Requires an understanding of feature positioning within enterprise software companies
* Requires experience with technical writing which showcase effective communication, both written and verbal (with ability to show a sampling of writing skills in past technical assignments)
* Demonstrates effectiveness working cross functionally with peers and shows proven success creating long-term relationships.
* Demonstrates creative thinking and out-of-the-box solutions in prior Product Marketing assignments.
* Online marketing automation tools are very useful right now. Having a dedicated landing page tool to create a highly customized and convertible landing page. Read more reviews about — LeadPages vs Instapage Comparison.
Please send resumes to frank.trigueros@techworkers.com.
Benefits: Associate discount, optional participation in 401(k) plan Part-Time/Full-Time: Part-Time
Number of Openings: 5 Salary Range: $7.25 – $8
Merchandise Associate
Job Qualifications: -Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
-Good verbal skills
-Energetic and enthusiastic
-Professional appearance
-Ability to stand for extended periods of time
-Capacity for lifting up to 50 lbs, reaching overhead, bending, twisting
-Willingness to work as part of a team
– Responsible, dependable and honest
Job Requirements: (Full or Part-Time) Responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the store. Must be able to work in the areas of merchandise presentation, processing, markdowns, cashier, customer service, fitting room (if applicable) and layaway (if applicable). Greets,interacts with and thanks customers on a regular basis. Maintains housekeeping standards of area, including ongoing recovery. Performs other duties, as assigned.
1245 MARINA BLVD. SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
FEIN: 04 2207613
www.tjxjobs.com
Phone Number: (510) 483-8547
In the El Sobrante and Richmond areas
Experienced, dependable, and compassionate caregivers are needed to provide routine and personal healthcare, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, to developmentally disabled males between the ages of 18-59.
Requirements:
CPR and First Aid certified
Must have clean criminal background
Must pass drug test
Must have valid CA license or CA ID (please check if driving is required for your specific placement)
At least 2 previous caregiving references
To Apply
Contact Pia Webster at 510-712-1385
These positions are open until filled
