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Server | Part-Time | Grand River Conference Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Server will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

 

This role will pay an hourly rate between $14 to $15.

 

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

 

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

The Grand River Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 80,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains knowledge of the menu and any special items being offered.
  • Provides quick, attentive, friendly and professional service to banquet guests and is able to communicate clearly with all customers.
  • Ensures that food items are served at proper temperature and immediately upon availability from the kitchen, as ordered by the customer.
  • Ensures neat presentation of all ordered items, with no spill-over.
  • Pre-buses tables and full buses tables when necessary during peak periods.
  • Maintains availability to work during many peak periods.
  • Stocks beverage station(s) when necessary (ice, juices, glassware, sugar packets, etc).
  • Maintains high responsiveness to customer desires and requests.
  • Maintains a professional and clean appearance.
  • Communicates with wait staff, bus persons, bartenders, supervisors, and kitchen staff in order to improve communication and coordination so that patrons may be impressed by their dining experience.
  • Builds and maintains knowledge regarding bar offerings so that patron questions may be accurately answered.

Qualifications

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment preferred
  • Must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or related Food Service Job Experience.
  • Must acquire and maintain a Food Handlers Card and other required compliance trainings.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
  • Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.

Server | Part-Time | Grand River Conference Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Server will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment.

 

This role will pay an hourly rate between $14 to $15.

 

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

 

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

The Grand River Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 80,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains knowledge of the menu and any special items being offered.
  • Provides quick, attentive, friendly and professional service to banquet guests and is able to communicate clearly with all customers.
  • Ensures that food items are served at proper temperature and immediately upon availability from the kitchen, as ordered by the customer.
  • Ensures neat presentation of all ordered items, with no spill-over.
  • Pre-buses tables and full buses tables when necessary during peak periods.
  • Maintains availability to work during many peak periods.
  • Stocks beverage station(s) when necessary (ice, juices, glassware, sugar packets, etc).
  • Maintains high responsiveness to customer desires and requests.
  • Maintains a professional and clean appearance.
  • Communicates with wait staff, bus persons, bartenders, supervisors, and kitchen staff in order to improve communication and coordination so that patrons may be impressed by their dining experience.
  • Builds and maintains knowledge regarding bar offerings so that patron questions may be accurately answered.

Qualifications

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment preferred
  • Must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or related Food Service Job Experience.
  • Must acquire and maintain a Food Handlers Card and other required compliance trainings.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
  • Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.

Manager of Partnerships | Five Flags Center & Grand River Center

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President of Global Partnerships, the Manager of Partnerships is responsible for aggressively driving new sponsorship and premium seating business, activating sponsor agreements, and maintaining client relationships to achieve department revenue goals for OVG at Five Flags Center and Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

The Manager of Partnerships is primarily responsible for generating revenue through the sale of integrated sponsorships, entitlement spaces, digital advertising, premium seating, and hospitality packages throughout both properties. We are looking for hard-working, intentional, strategic, creative individuals who have a passion for the entertainment and live events industry. Suitable candidates for the role are commercially aggressive professionals who have a proven track record in the sponsorship and premium sales space of delivering high value deals to local, regional and national brands with creative activation strategies. Strong candidates will have experience selling sport and entertainment sponsorships or advertising in the Midwest and possess the capability to work collaboratively with multiple business stakeholders.

 

This role will pay a salary of $60,000 to $70,000 and is commission eligible

Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 19, 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for growing revenue via new and existing business partnerships and through accomplishing individual and departmental revenue goals.
  • Support the department’s new business sales process from start to finish – identify and manage individual account prospect list, CRM input, relationship development, client objective-based ideation, proposal building, pitching, negotiating, closing, contract execution.
  • Relentlessly prospect new business weekly to set meetings with qualified prospects, fill the pipeline and advance business relationships quickly and efficiently.
  • Host and entertain existing and prospective clients during events.
  • Manage ticketing distribution and hospitality for clients.
  • Work with Vice President of Global Partnerships to help develop and execute a strategic plan to drive revenue for OVG and our Dubuque properties.
  • Create and manage high-value, fully-integrated advertising and sponsorship packages that are in line with partners’ marketing and business objectives.
  • Set appointments, meetings, and presentations with C-suite executives to secure sponsorship contracts in order to meet and exceed revenue goals.
  • Proactively identify and collaboratively assess partnership opportunities while establishing new client relationships utilizing various sales strategies, including but not limited to, research, cold calls, site visits, and outside sales calls.
  • Provide partners with Proof of Performance and Recaps to assist renewal and upsell opportunities.
  • Create new sales collateral or modify existing collateral as required for both OVG and your Facility.
  • Meet and exceed sales revenue quota as well as other goals set by your manager.
  • Effectively communicate client expectations and contractual obligations to appropriate internal departments to properly execute contracted sponsorship agreements.
  • Establish and maintain complete and efficient records of all partner/prospect contacts that are accessible by OVG.
  • Work with internal departments to develop and execute programs that support partnership programs and elements.
  • Provide regular reports as required by your manager for sales pipeline, revenue achievements, prospecting, and forecasting through proper recording methods provided by your manager.
  • Conduct business during non-traditional hours, taking advantage of opportunities to interact with clients and prospects during games, events and off-site gatherings.
  • Day of event responsibilities such as sponsorship activation setup, coordination, entertaining clients, premium seating preparation and fulfilling necessary sponsorship contract obligations.
  • Sell the full suite of OVG Global Partnerships assets on a local and national scale incorporating your property, other OVG properties, 3rd Party, Arena Alliance, Owned & Operated and other OVG opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of sponsorship sales experience, preferably in the sports and entertainment or advertising and brand sales industries.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset to take ownership of your role and improve those around you.
  • Knowledge of the sport/event sponsorship sales and advertising industry.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to quickly establish personal relationships through trust, knowledge, and empathy.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Must be available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • A self-starter that has the ability to multitask, reacts well under pressure, and is able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • A hard worker who values integrity and respect for others, and a team player who also understands how to lead.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
  • Experience with Salesforce CRM preferred, but not required.

Operations Manager | Full-Time | Five Flags Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for assisting in the administration, planning, budgeting and direction for the operations of Five Flags Civic Center including front and back of house services, technical services, information technology, conversion, custodial services, and equipment inventory control. Insures an effective and cost efficient program by controlling the Operations budget and performs related day to day responsibilities as required.

 

This role pays an annual salary of $45,000-$50,000.

 

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 5, 2025.

About the Venue

The Five Flags Civic Center is located in downtown Dubuque. The arena has a capacity of 4,500 guests and has the ability to transform for an occasion from concerts and sports tournaments to banquets and general sessions. The theater is a National Historic Landmark that seats 711 guests and Bijou Room is a black box theater with a capacity of 135 guests.

Responsibilities

  • Assists Assistant General Manager & Director of Facilities & directs the overall daily operation and maintenance of the facilities.
  • Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for all event changeovers; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
  • Select, train, motivate and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
  • Coordinate, and review the work plan for changeover, facility maintenance and operations; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
  • Coordinate labor hours for staff, inmates and temporary workers.
  • Report labor allocations to Director of Finance.
  • Participate in the development and administration of the Operations budget; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
  • Coordinate facility arrangements and monitor the work of contractors.
  • Ensure staff is working safely, efficiently and are aware of proper safety guidelines.
  • Order supplies and materials for maintenance programs within budget guidelines; receive and maintain supplies.
  • Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets and required records and permits; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal, State and Local regulations.
  • Develop and maintain an accurate record keeping system; including equipment maintenance and inventory logs.
  • Experience and working knowledge of tractors, skid steers, arena grooming equipment, grounds keeping equipment, electrical, refrigeration, and plumbing.

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal skills required; including excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
  • Assists in events as needed.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including, early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays and extended number of consecutive days.

Maintenance Technician – 1st shift

Industrial Maintenance Technician
Monroe, WI area
Full Time – 1st shift
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm
 Pay: up to $35/hr

Join a growing production team with a Monday – Friday schedule. We are seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of maintenance tasks to support safe operations, increase productivity, and ensure equipment reliability.

Responsibilities:
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machines and building systems
  • Perform electrical work including circuits, installation, and repairs
  • Work with pneumatics, ladder logic, and programming
  • Conduct equipment installs, setup, and preventative maintenance
  • Read blueprints and use mechanical skills for repairs
  • Assist with operator training and new equipment setup
  • Perform TIG welding and work with sanitary design standards
  • Suggest improvements to equipment operations

Requirements:
  • Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read blueprints and use computer programs (Excel, Word, etc.)
  • Welding experience preferred
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
 
A P P L Y   T O D A Y
Interested in learning more? Please share a copy of your resume with Amanda Saylor –

Amanda@careerpros.com
Or text: 563-663-9119

FABRICATION SPECIALIST – STAINLESS STEEL

FABRICATION SPECIALIST – STAINLESS STEEL
Shift: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday)
Pay Range: $28 – $32/hour, based on experience

We are seeking an experienced Stainless Steel Fabrication Specialist to join a local Monticello, IA hiring manufacturer. This role is critical to producing high-quality, food-grade equipment and structures. If you have hands-on expertise working with stainless steel and a strong eye for detail, we want to hear from you.
 
Key Responsibilities

Stainless Steel Fabrication & Assembly
  • Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine stainless steel fabrication requirements.
  • Precisely measure, cut, bend, and form stainless steel components using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Perform TIG and MIG welding to assemble high-integrity stainless steel structures and equipment.
  • Fabricate parts with an understanding of sanitation and durability requirements specific to food manufacturing.
Installation & Maintenance
  • Install stainless steel components and systems according to strict quality and safety standards.
  • Conduct maintenance, modifications, and repairs on stainless steel machinery and equipment.
  • Ensure all installations meet food safety compliance and sanitation requirements.
Quality Assurance
  • Conduct detailed inspections of stainless steel components for proper fit, finish, and tolerance.
  • Identify and correct defects during fabrication and assembly.
  • Maintain accurate records of inspections, rework, and repairs.
 
Qualifications

Required Experience
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in stainless steel fabrication, preferably within the food processing or sanitary equipment industry.
  • Proficient in TIG and MIG welding techniques for stainless steel.
  • Strong understanding of the properties, handling, and fabrication techniques specific to stainless steel materials.
Technical Skills
  • Ability to accurately read and interpret technical blueprints and schematics.
  • Skilled in the use of fabrication tools, machinery, and welding equipment.
  • High attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities.
 
APPLY TODAY:
Email a copy of your work experience to: Amanda@careerpros.com
Or text: 563-663-9119

Production Team Leader

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Dubuque  
Function: Operations (CA)
Title: Production Team Leader – 114945 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

  

 

Your Responsibilities

As a Production Team Leader for JD Worldwide Construction & Forestry located in Dubuque, IA, you will:

  • Manage and monitor individual and department performance on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency and take corrective action as needed
  • Be intentional in driving employee engagement activities while establishing a positive employee environment through regular communication, feedback, and overall guidance
  • Ensure that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction, and tooling to successfully execute their jobs
  • Lead safety through regular safety communications, driving engagement in the CI process, Safety and Ergonomic Risk Assessment (SERA) process and prompting near miss reporting with a focus on quick, thorough safety corrective actions         
  • Manage daily staffing and employee moves on the line to meet daily production and warehousing requirements
  • Oversee production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements           
  • Drive department-level support of factory goals regarding 5S implementation, Continuous Improvement, manpower planning, and operating budgets

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

What Skills You Need

  • 2 or more years of experience in unionized manufacturing environment
  • 1 or more years of experience with manufacturing and quality management principles, tools, and processes
  • Willingness to work overtime (weekdays or weekends) as necessary to support operational needs and on-time delivery
  • Excellent communicator who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment         
  • Demonstrated experience making sound decisions and being proactive in a high-pressure or time-sensitive environments
  • Ability to conduct crucial conversations, including ability to enforce company policies, practices, procedures and work rules
  • Experience communicating across functions, such as: supply management, engineering, operations, and human resources or labor relations 

What Makes You Standout

  • 1 or more years of experience with production control systems, preferably within John Deere
  • 1 or more years of experience in a leadership role in a union environment
  • Two or more years of experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems (such as CIPP)
  • Cross-functional work experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Material Control, or Supply Management
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to drive business improvements
  • Possess a good working knowledge of the appropriate operating and information systems used in Operations (Word, Excel, SAP, SharePoint, PowerBI) 

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology, Operations, Business/Management, or Supply Management or equivalent experience 

What You’ll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 $76,860.00  – $115,284.00  + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

ALEKS Inside Implementation Manager

Overview

Impact the Moment   
When was the last time you experienced the impact of your work? Our ALEKS team thrives on building meaningful relationships with educators and learners. With that comes the unique opportunity to touch lives across the world and experience first-hand the difference your hard work makes.

 

How you can make an Impact

We’re hiring a remote ALEKS Inside Implementation Manager to join our Customer Success team. You’ll report to the Senior Director, Implementation. In this role, you’ll support college-level faculty and administrators in effectively implementing ALEKS, leading training, analyzing usage data, and developing strategies to drive educational outcomes. You’ll play a key role in customer retention, satisfaction, and growth, while also contributing to internal initiatives and resource development. 
This position is remote within the United States and has limited travel on an annual basis.  

This position is a remote position, and candidates must be authorized to work for any employer within the United States. 

What you will be doing:  

  • Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of ALEKS products and implementation strategies for all markets.  
  • Contribute to the maintenance and organization of internal ALEKS resources and customer facing ALEKS resources. 
  • Analyze ALEKS data at the course and program level to influence strategies around implementation, course design and student intervention.  
  • Maintain consistent and effective tracking and communication with field partners.  
  • Plan and lead virtual 1:1 or group trainings, presentations, meetings that fit the specific needs of the customer to promote implementation fidelity.  
  • Participate in the executive on internal initiatives including training, marketing campaigns, and customer-facing webinars.  

 

We are looking for someone with:  

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • 3+ years of related experience, such as working with customers in educational publishing or educational technology, teaching in K12 or higher education, and/or providing training in corporate or educational settings.  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with customer focus and problem solving aptitude.
  • Ability to communicate and interact with employees and customers at all levels, including the ability to give clear precise instructions that are readily understandable by non-technical users.  
  • Strong presentation skills, detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Technical competency and willingness to learn, self-motivated and team player.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, video recording software, and webinar hosting services.
  • Innovative and creative customer centric approach to work and ability and drive to find solutions for customers. 

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $62,000 – $70,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan is provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com” email address and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email.

49578

NEWSROOM FELLOW

Job Details

TH Media – Dubuque, IA

Internship

Day

Description

Overall Responsibilities:

To find and gather information – words, images and video– for the newspaper’s digital and social platforms. To write news and feature stories and scripts. Take photographs/video, as assigned and through initiative; process digital photo and video files. 

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Produces informative news and features stories using multimedia formats.

  • Produces multimedia updates for the website and social media.

  • Meets technical standards for composition, lighting and visual impact.

  • Meets deadlines.

  • Brainstorms and collaborates on story ideas with other media staff.

  • Monitors ongoing news and issues.

  • Develops sources essential to development of the news and features. Adheres to policy and journalistic ethics.

  • Recommends story, photo and video ideas.

  • Actively participates in the Great Game of Business.

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Behavior: Commitment to quality and service. A team player. A positive representative of the media company and colleagues as a member of the journalism profession. Dresses appropriately for the job. Maintains a valid driver’s license.

Skills: Reporting, interviewing, writing, photography, video recording, typing, communicating, meeting, deadlines, planning and organizing. Experience in video/photo essay technique. Effective use of photo and video equipment and editing under a wide range of conditions, ability to be productive and accurate on deadline.

Knowledge: High School diploma plus enrollment in an accredited college or university. Newspaper or related media/communications experience.

Front Desk Receptionist

A well-established manufacturing company in Dubuque is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to join their team. This position is the first point of contact for visitors and callers, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

This is a great opportunity to work in a professional and friendly environment while being part of a company that values its team members.