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Sales Manager | Grand River Center

Position Summary

The Sales Manager is responsible for assisting in the overall execution of the Grand River Center’s sales initiatives for both the local and regional markets. The Sales Manager may be in charge of all aspects of select self-promoted events while also assisting the Director of Sales as needed with special events and other tasks as assigned.  The Sales Manager should have strong verbal and written communications skills, the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, be self-governed and self-motivated, possess a basic understanding of banquet and catering sales, public relations, advertising and special event planning and execution. The Sales Manager is an intricate part of the event team and is expected to recognize the value and benefits of teamwork.  Open lines of communication within the team are vital to its success and that of the company.

About the Venue

The Grand River Conference Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa sitting next to the Mississippi River. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 86,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

Responsibilities

  • Performs related work as assigned by Director of Sales & Marketing and GM.
  • Meets specified goals and objectives for venue usage by promoting the convention center to all potential clients; conducts venue tours; answers questions and provides information regarding venue services, policies and procedures; and assists clients in finalizing booking arrangements.
  • Primary sales contact for all groups within assigned market(s).
  • Set appointments and make outside calls to potential clients.
  • Make solicitation calls, assist with promotions and direct mail activities.
  • Researches, identifies and establishes the appropriateness of groups for the venue.
  • Attend industry events and tradeshows as may be required.
  • Prepare event contracts, sales folders, sales kits and correspondence to clients.
  • Enter and maintain complete and accurate information into booking system.
  • Participates in the development of newsletters and other marketing materials.
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, memoranda, agreements and forecast projections.
  • Serve as a liaison with industry representatives, the general public and other convention center departments and divisions.
  • Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to groups of various sizes.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Working as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as required.
  • Analyzing competitors and target markets.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in sales, marketing
  • Related field and/or minimum 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in business-to-business sales required, preferentially with a sports facility, convention center, performing arts facility, or other multi-purpose public assembly facility
  • Prefer experience in conventions, banquets, entertainment, tradeshows, or meetings with responsibility for scheduling, arranging, and promoting meetings, lectures, exhibits, conventions, concerts, or other related events
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED required
  • Strong computer skills in the Windows environment and MS Office applications. Training on industry software will be provided
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and select holidays as required, in addition to normal business hours if needed

RN-Inpatient Acute Rehab

  • Area of Interest: Nursing
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: .60
  • Department: General Rehab – IP Rehab
  • Shift: Weekend Package: Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, for 48 hours per pay period. You will work 4 consecutive weekends in a row with every 5th weekend off.
  • Job ID: 167782

Overview

RN – Inpatient Acute Rehab

Weekend Package, .60 FTE

Days, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday, for 48 hours per pay period. You will work 4 out of 5 weekends.

Acute Rehab is a 10-bed unit that is CARF certified (Center of Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities). The unit has specialty certifications in stroke and brain injury through CARF. Our patient population is primarily neuro-based; in addition, we care for patients suffering from multi-trauma, debility after extensive hospital stays, and more. We have a family atmosphere on our unit with an emphasis on interdisciplinary teamwork amongst our therapists and ancillary departments. Our patients’ goal is to return to home as independent as possible. The average length of stay is approximately 2 weeks. Staffing on the unit is 2 nurses and 1 tech during the day and 2 nurses at night.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide nursing care for patients, with actual or potential health care problems
  • Plan and direct the nursing care for individuals, patients, groups of patients and their families, coordinating care in collaboration with other health care professionals
  • Perform physical exams and health histories, provide health promotion and education, administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions
  • Interpret patient information and makes critical decisions about needed actions

Qualifications

Education:

  • Associate’s degree in Nursing required
  • Must obtain a (BSN) Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within 12 years of your start date with UnityPoint Health- Finley Hospital

License/Certifications:

  • Must hold an active license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa

Senior Academic Designer, Literacy/Primary Grades

Overview

Make an Impact!   
At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.

How can you make an impact?  
McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for a Senior Academic Designer, Literacy/Primary Grades for our School division. Senior Academic Designers are content and curriculum experts. They assemble high-quality content based on specific product requirements for programs and understanding the solution design. They collaborate with the Academic Design Directors, Academic Design Managers, and Product Managers to help develop the solution design (both conceptualization and implementation). Depending on project needs, Senior Academic Designers are asked to take on specific project assignments, working with a small team of Academic Designers throughout the various stages of product development.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. This is a Project Status Worker (PSW) role with an end date of 12/31/2025.

What you will be doing:   

  • Plan and develop content (including learning objectives, scope/sequence, tables of contents, lessons, videos, and teacher resources) for teacher and student materials–including print, digital, and media projects
  • Develop and finalize prototypes, scope and sequence, project proposals, and project scope documentation, as needed
  • Train, mentor, and provide feedback to more junior Academic Designers on guidelines and expectations around content development, documentation, and planning
  • Act as the point of contact between a vendor, internal engineering teams, contractors, and Academic Design teams with some decision-making authority, including ensuring timeliness and quality of work
  • Coordinate with Project Managers, Product Design, Production and other cross-functional groups to establish workflows and maintain communication about project schedules/status
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of elementary (Grades K-2) Reading/Language Arts pedagogical issues
  • Produce and guide more junior team members to produce accurate, error-free, high-quality products that meet curriculum standards (including CCSS and other state standards), project scope, and market requirements and that display appropriate content, reading level, grammar, and style
  • Stay up to date on emerging educational/curriculum trends, educational technology, and research within field and adjacent to field

 

We’re looking for someone with: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, literacy, linguistics, or related field
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in literacy curriculum development and educational publishing with a focus on Grades K-2
  • Subject matter expertise in foundational literacy skills, including decodability of texts
  • Teaching experience an advantage
  • Ability to create and visualize content for various delivery formats and classroom settings
  • Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative with ability to mentor others and provide guidance, direction, and leadership
  • Ability to understand concerns, needs, and issues raised by junior team members and create novel solutions, including cross-functional problem solving
  • Proactively identifies risks and develops contingency plans
  • Understanding of how research, pedagogy, and best practice applies to product design and apply broad views of perspectives in the discipline
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
  • Knowledge of appropriate industry and subject-area content development practices, content standards (such as CCSS, B.E.S.T., and TEKS), and academic and pedagogical trends, with the ability to drive innovation in teams and products
  • Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, which include a thorough command of the English language, spelling, writing, and grammar and a strong attention to detail
  • Effective organizational and time management skills; productive, efficient work habits and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and exhibit flexibility
  • Diverse computer skills, expert-level in MS Office suite, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, and K4/InCopy markup
  • Experience building accessible content in digital authoring systems is a plus

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 fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights. 

   

The pay range for this position is between $62,000 – $80,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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49317

Teller Service Associate (JFK part-time 20-24 hours)

A Dupaco Career is different. You’ll work with an inclusive crew of caring, passionate, and fun-loving people and you’ll join them in working together toward a higher purpose. When you get here, you’ll know that your voice is valued and heard. You’ll find new and unique ways to make a positive impact just by being you. In the Teller Service Associate role you’ll learn skills that will benefit you throughout your Dupaco Career and you’ll find with that knowledge you’ll ‘Know, Show, and Grow’ your way through ‘YOUR’ Career Journey. There’s a lot to love about working at Dupaco… Whether it’s a great benefit package that helps YOU take care of YOU and helps YOU save for your future with the a generous 401k match, awesome starting pay of $18.70/HR, with monthly and annual incentives, and the ability to Build a Career Worth Loving.

#DupacoDifference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy_rZxNXcC8

You’ll be:

  • Connecting with members and potential members by providing courteous, professional and knowledgeable service to increase member satisfaction and account usage
  • Accurately and efficiently processing transactions – such as deposits, payments, withdrawals, cashing checks, etc.
  • Actively listening to identify the member’s unique needs and educating them on appropriate credit union products/ services
  • Understand the technology that is available to the members and demonstrate to them how to use it
  • Performing miscellaneous operation duties in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Promoting a positive and professional image of the credit union

You’ll need:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED) or equivalent experience
  • Customer service & cash handling experience preferred
  • Ability to exude confidence and lead by example in providing outstanding member service to members, potential members, and coworkers
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to adjust your communication style to your audience
  • A positive attitude and strong desire to help others
  • Excellent computer skills with the ability to navigate between multiple programs
  • A flexible availability between the hours of  Monday – Friday (9:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and every other weekend Saturday (9 AM – 4 PM) and Sunday (11 AM – 4 PM)

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Job Details

TH Media – Dubuque, IA

Full Time

Up to 50%

Day

Sales

Description

Overall Responsibilities:

  • Prospect for new business in assigned territory and/or account list.
  • Prospect for, sell and provide advertising and marketing services to businesses in person and by telephone.
  • Prepare advertising for input through the advertising/production system.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Generate revenue for retail (ROP), preprints, specialty publications, internet and digital solutions to meet departmental goals.
  • Prospect for new business in assigned territory and/or account list.
  • Inform customers of market research data, survey information, and market coverage, while discussing benefits of newspaper advertising, effective use of color and other TH media products.
  • Prepare presentations for current and potential advertising customers; utilizing daily paper, inserts, specialty publications, special features and promotions, also including speculative ads from the art department.
  • Assist customers in copywriting, graphics, layouts, co-op plans and budgeting.
  • Ensure that all advertising is published in accordance with the company’s established rates, contracts, policies and standards of acceptance.
  • Prepare, read and correct within deadlines all insertion tickets, pre-press orders, photo requests, and proofs.
  • Accurate input of advertising information for accounts and record specific data in ATEX/(CRM System).
  • Follow Woodward Communications credit policies and manage aging reports.
  • Maintain current and complete advertiser information on all assigned accounts.
  • Maintain a customer comes first” environment with pro-active commitment to internal and external customer service.
  • Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance efficient operation of the department, newspaper and other related products.
  • Submit weekly Flash/1:1 reports in a timely manner.
  • Active participation in all aspects of the Great Game of Business.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Behavior: Ability to perform within time constraints. Self-motivated and resourceful. Able to assume responsibility with little supervision. Present a positive image of TH Media to the public. Appropriate dress and discretion. Preserves confidentiality of customers, advertisers and the company. Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Skills: Logical and creative. Listen and interpret verbal and non-verbal language. Analyze information, handling sales objections, and communicate effectively and persuasively both in writing and orally. Demonstrate English and spelling skills effectively. The ability to multi-task, adept at layout and copywriting, time management and handling details.

Knowledge: College degree or equivalent successful career track with a minimum of one year in advertising, marketing or business.

Quality Assurance Technician

A local manufacturer in Dyersville, IA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join their team on 1st shift. This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

This is a great opportunity to join a stable company with a consistent schedule and room for growth.

Apply today to be considered for this immediate opening.

Line Driver – Night Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

 Operator is responsible for storing and retrieving goods in the storage area of the workplace. Rotates stock so oldest materials are used first. Notes and reports any damaged cartons, crates or containers. Records items added or removed from inventory.

 Stores product by using an industrial forklift and uses a hand held scan gun/RFGEN for lot tracking to maintain accurate inventory. Working from written or verbal instructions by operating a forklift to pick up, move, load and unload product on, or from trailers while meeting department, facility, company, and regulatory guidelines.

 Performs minor service of equipment and completes written daily safety inspections. Identifies and reports noted problems to supervisor for further inspection and repair.

 Responsible for changing fuel bottles, refueling forklift or troubleshooting repairs as needed.

 Maintains the work area, dock and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, adheres to storage design principles, and recommends improvement.

 Creates product labels for inventory purposes. Reads and understands lot numbers, expiration dates, ingredient lists, and production schedules. Completes various reports daily and enters required information into computer program efficiently and timely.

 Responsible for using basic tools such as wrenches, tape measures, scales, air and water hoses. Consolidates partial pallets as directed by productions supervisor.

 Operator must be able to maneuver forklift in tight spaces, while maintaining a safe work zone for other drivers and team members.

 Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

 Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

 Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Forklift/Towmotor Operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

 Physical Activities: Must be able to climb on and off of the forklift; must be able to back fork-lift up safely which requires turning neck and body in opposite direction. Must be able to lift and stack up to 75 lbs from floor to crown, will be required to work in extreme temperatures both hot and cold, wet, dry, dusty environment. Must be able to sit and walk for long periods of time, lift up to 75 pounds multiple times daily, work in temperature extremes.

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety Glasses, Rubber Gloves, Rubber boots, Rubber Apron, Hearing Protection

 Technical Experience: Knowledge of Julian calendar, FIFO practices, preferred experience in shipping and receiving, working with large moving equipment. Basic computer literacy. Knowledge of military time, RFGEN and JDE.

 Industry Experience: Shipping and receiving knowledge preferred.

 Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Perform basic math. Must be able to obtain and maintain company issued forklift license. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

 Preferred Education: N/A

 

People Champion

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T (Better Easier Safer Today) practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. 

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the employee and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must be able to work in a busy, noisy, dusty or wet environment with temperature extremes; work on feet for an entire shift and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to spend most of shift in production areas.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses, steel toed shoes, earplugs, hair net, smocks, aprons, and all other personal protection equipment as required by facility

Travel: May travel between facilities occasionally

Technical Experience: N/A

Industry Experience: 1-year preference for poultry, pet food, protein or food processing organization.

Preferred Education: Bilingual in English and Spanish

Utility Packaging – Night Shift

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

 Performs various jobs within the warehouse or on the grounds as assigned.

 Responsibilities around the facility can include pallet sorting, restacking, identify product that does not meet customer specifications and rework and sanitation.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

 Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

 Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Utility Crew and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

 Physical Activities: Must be able to work in a busy, noisy, dusty environment with temperature extremes, work on feet for an entire shift and be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and as needed or required.

 Travel: N/A

 Technical Experience: Must be able to obtain and maintain company issued forklift certification

 Industry Experience: Previous forklift experience preferred.

 Minimum Education: Must be able to read, write and speak English, and perform basic math.

 Preferred Education: High School Diploma/GED

Meatroom Operator – Nights

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Safely grind meats for use in various formulas.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Check that grinders are assembled. Prepare meats on meat table in order thrown. Ensure that proper meats are batched for each formula and weight specification by selecting the proper meats for the formula and conveying them to the grinders. Push meats onto conveyors as indicated by each product formula. Inspect meat blocks for foreign material, spoilage, off odor, green meat and/or excess denaturing. Reverse plate and change knives. Wash down floor and equipment between batches. Shovel scrap meat from floor to scrap totes with drainage holes. Clean and stack empty pallets neatly for removal to the designated area. Run the fresh meats side of the meat room. Perform weekly sanitation.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems – including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Meat Room Position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describes all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must lift up to 50 lbs and stand on feet for entire shift.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Company issued protective wear, Steel Toe Shoes, Slip-resistant boots, Hearing Protection

Travel: N/A.

Technical Experience: Machine Operation preferred.

Industry Experience: Manufacturing or warehouse.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write and understand English Preferred Education: N/A.