Sciences, Engineering, Math and Computers

Web Developer, Total Marketing Group, Inc., MN
Job Description:

• Seeking a web developer to create and manage two websites
• Must be confident in the ability to build a website from the ground up
  
• Must be able to handle secure transactions through the web
• Will be able to design cleanly and clearly and accept input from the graphic designer and president
• May write some copy for the websites
  
• Makes recommendations about hardware and software upgrades
  
• Assists with information technology problems
  
• Supports print designer as needed
  
• Independently researches solutions to web challenges
  
• Interacts with other team members and clients in a small business environment
  

Qualifications:

• Should be capable of using or learning:
  

  • SSL
  • PHP, ASP.NET or Javascript
  • HTML
  • CSS

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Salary/Benefits:

• $9/ hour
  

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To Apply:
Contact Kari Adams by ph at 651.483.3540

OPIN Apprentice Program, OPIN Systems, Bloomington, MN

Job Description:

• The OPRIN Apprentice Program is a paid apprenticeship program for college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates in the area of Business, Sales, Marketing, Graphic Design, and Computer Science.  It's designed to put classroom knowledge to work in a real-world setting while equipping the apprentices to impact the world with their lives and careers.  While the largest portion of the program is the work experience, the heart of the program builds on the foundation of a personal faith in God to develop a vision that will empower a career and make a difference in the world.  It involves mentorship, training, and experiences geared to give each apprentice an edge in life as well as career
  
• The OPIN Apprentice Program incorporates a variety of training and experience designed to give each apprentice an edge in life and career
• The experience includes individual and group projects and activities
  
• The goal of the program is to equip each apprentice to make a positive impact in the workplace, the community, and the world
  

• Growth in:

  • Professional Development in: career field placement, training, real world experience, coaching, career building
  • Personal Development in: character formation, personality profiles, development assignments, team dynamics, personal mentoring
  • Values in: integrity, innovation, teamwork, excellence, service, creating values
    
  • Spiritual Foundation in: prayer, scripture, personal calling, personal values, personal vision
  • Marketplace Transformation in: training, guest faculty, real-world initiatives, servant leadership, marketplace ministry
    
• Apprentices beginning the program typically work full-time through the summer.  Apprenticeships may conclude after the summer program or, ideally, continue full- time or part-time for the remainder of a one-year program (Extended participation is individually assessed)
  

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Qualifications:

• College juniors, seniors of recent graduates in the areas of Business, Sales, Marketing, Graphic Design, and Computer Science
  

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To Apply:
Download a position description and application from our website www.opin.com/.  Send your complete application with a copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) and resume to oap@opin.com of mail to: OPIN Systems, Attn: OAP Director, 7900 International Drive, Suite 770, Bloomington, MN 55425

Software Programmer Analyst Apprentice, OPIN Apprenticeship Program (OAP), Bloomington, MN 55425

Job Description:

• OPIN delivers innovative solutions and services that enable organizations to securely deliver and exchange information to improve work flow, productivity and business processes.  Our flagship products include digital content management solutions, electronic bill presentment and payment systems and B2B gateways for sharing information with employees, customers, and partners.
• This apprenticeship provides experience similar to an entry-level software engineering position for a new or recent graduate.  As a Software Programmer Analyst you will participate in developing new products and new modules for existing commercial software products. 
  
• You will be part of a product development team responsible for developing, supporting and enhancing products.  You will participate in analysis, deign, coding and unit testing of applications. 
  
• You will work closely with other developers, engineering staff, QA, and Professional Services staff.  you will also work directly with sales, product marketing, and customers to achieve sound product design for market and implementation success
  
• Develop and maintain Web-based enterprise and B2B document/content management and/or online statement presentment and payment solutions
• Involved in functions across the entire product development life cycle --from ideation of new products, prototyping, through to design, development, QA, and commercial release
• Assist in development of product / project specifications
• Perform requirement analysis, dependency, and estimation on a variety of technical tasks
• Perform design and coding activities principally in the J2EE development environment
• Learn and use OPIN's product development and project management methodologies.  Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of effective and efficient development process and methodologies
• Create, or manage creation, or effective technical documentation
• Actively participate in apprentice activities, seminars and projects
  

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Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical problem solving and decision-making capabilities
• Flexible, entrepreneurial style--ability to multi-task and work in dynamic environment
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and produce results
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of people internally and externally
  
• Understands discipline software development and product life cycle management concepts and methodologies
  
• high energy -- high achievement individual
• Optimistic individual with a positive, relational style.
  
• Experience or course work in one or more of the following languages: Java, Visual Basic and C
• You will develop experience in all aspects of n-tier application development using Java, application server and relational databases.  This includes expertise in J2EE design patterns, servlets, JSP, Swing, EJBs, JSF, Struts, XML, JDBC, HTML, UML, and JavaScript
• Working knowledge of database technologies such as SQL, MSSQL, MySQL and/or Oracle
• Coursework and/or experience in Web application infrastructure and design (e.g. JSP, JDBC, J2EE, OOA, OOD, HTML, JavaScript, and XML, code re-factoring)
• Experience or training with Internet development and networking technologies such as TCP/IP, sockets programming and network protocols
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• Paid
  

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To Apply:

For an application, please visit our website, www.opin.com.  Mail or email your resume, transcript, and completed application to: oap@opin.com or OPIN Systems, Inc./ Attn: OAP Director/ 7900 International Drive, Suite 770/ Bloomington, MN 55425/ PH: 952.426.7700.

Web Site Research and Transmitting Information, Sharon Morey Ministries, Mendota Heights, MN

Job Description:

• Search a list of 1300 national churches for identifying appropriate information to prepare a marketing campaign
• Knowledge of web site researches is a plus
• Knowledge of transferring information to a Microsoft Outlook Business Contact Manager a plus
  

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Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of internet information transformation
  
• Ability to take information and transfer information to correct locations points
• Has software and internet knowledge for Microsoft Outlook Business Contact Manager
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• A reference letter available at end of project
• An evaluation for school will be completed if in a school setting to make this a win/win for both parties
  

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To Apply:
Contact Pastor Sheri with cover letter and resume at pastorsheri@sharonmoreyministries.org or call 651-815-9250

Barrier Island Naturalist, St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center, Johns Island, South Carolina

Job Description:

• The Barrier Island Environmental Education Centers is seeking Christian naturalists/outdoor educators for the 2008-2009 year
• The program is held on site at St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
• St. Christopher is run by the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina and is located 25 miles south of Charleston on Seabrook Island
• The campus includes nearly one mile of beach, 100 acres of salt march, 200 acres of undisturbed maritime forest, two freshwater ponds, and a freshwater swamp
• Position Duration: August 11, 2008 - May 16, 2009 (with the potential of extension)
• Instruction in day and evening programs on beach, forest and wetland ecology, astronomy, weather, tracking, and leading low-ropes courses
• Assistance in animal are, and other programs as assigned
• both project time and time off is provided each week
• Additionally there may be opportunities for weekend work with other programs and guests
• Weekly attendance to the staff prayer and worship meeting is require

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Qualifications:

• BA/BS in education or biology/environmental science related fields
• Teaching interest and ability with elementary aged students and a strong committed Christian faith is of utmost importance
• Barrier Island will teach you our curriculum and class content
• A good understanding of the coastal environment is desired but not required
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• $250/week
  

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To Apply:
Contact David Gardner with Job Application, Cover Letter, and Resume at dgardner@stchristopher.org, 843.768.0429, or www.stchristopher.org

Air Quality/Environmental Sciences Intern, HDR, Minneapolis, MN

Job Description:

• We are looking for an individual to assist the Air Quality and Environmental Sciences group with air permitting and NEPA/EIS related projects
• Tasks would include:
• Prepare documents for Federal and State air permit applications and NEPA-related documents
• Perform emissions calculations for stationary and mobile sources
• Conduct background regulatory research to support the preparation of permit and NEPA/EIS submittals
• Run basic air models for both stationary and mobile sources
• Other miscellaneous field tasks
  

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Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program
• Prefer 2+ years completed toward degree
• 3.25 GPA
• Attention to detail a must
• Must possess strong problem solving and communication skills
  

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To Apply:
Apply online at www.hdrinc.com or send resume to:
HDR, 8404 Indian Hills Drive, Omaha, NE 68114

Research Intern, Ocean Mammal Institute (OMI), Maui, Hawaii

Job Description:

• As an OMI research intern, you will be expected to do the following:
• Study the biology and behavior or humpback whales while you observe and record their spectacular behaviors
• Learn and apply the principles of field research design as you participate in our ongoing field study on the impact of boats on the behavior of the humpback whale
• Gain a personal understanding of the politics of protecting endangered species
• Learn about current research on whales and dolphins around the world and related conservation issues
• Be introduced to the field of Ecopsychology, which studies the relationship between humans and the natural world
• Take this course as an Independent Study Course, through your college
• If taking this course for credit you receive credit from your school, not OMI
• Arrive in Hawaii January 4 depart January 23, 2009
• More information can be found on website
  

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Qualifications:

• If taking this course for credit from your institution you will have to meet the following additional requirements:
• Take 2 written tests
• Write a research paper
• Write an essay
  

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Salary/Benefits:

• Unpaid
• Price - $2400 paid to OMI (includes research supplies and accommodations) Does not include airfare or food
  

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To Apply:
Online registration is available on our website, www.oceanmammalinst.org
Contact Joyce O'Neal with questions: 302.945.6341 or joneal@pa.net

Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Jackson,

Job Description:

• Interns with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network have the same opportunities to build their careers as full-time representatives
• Supported by our network of specialists, training programs and mentoring opportunities, interns have access to the resources, products and assistance they need to help their clients and build their practices
• Like financial representatives, interns strive to understand their clients' goals and visions in order to uncover financial solutions that put them on a path to success
• Financial Representative interns are in business for themselves but they are not alone
• Your local network office provides tools, resources and training to help you discover and build your markets to develop a successful practice as a Network Representative intern
• At Northwestern Mutual we believe training is a process, not an event

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Qualifications:

• To be considered for this position you must be a full-time student at a four year institution
  
• You must have strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and have a history of personal success
  

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To Apply:
Email your resume to rachel.hughes@nmfn.com