July 03, 2012

10 JOBS THAT DIDN'T EXIST 10 YEARS AGO

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Forbes drops a Top-10 list (no, not a rich celebrity one) about careers that have come into existence over the last 10 years--basically, jobs that have come to fruition because of the growing technology, environment and old-age/healthcare sectors. Some of the more notable positions are App Developer, Market Research Data Miner, Sustainability Expert, User Experience Design, among others. Readers interested in the list and details behind each job can go here.

App Developer, Market Research Data Miner, Educational Admissions Consultants, Millennial Generational Expert, Social Media Manager, Chief Listening Officer, Cloud Computing Services, Elder Care, Sustainability Expert, User Experience Design

March 19, 2012

PYRAMID OF CAPITALISM

Nothing says sham or societal control like a 1911 visual of The Pyramid Of Capitalism. The insanely accurate poster hails from the Industrial Worker newspaper, a periodical that focused on unions, strikes, labor rallies and all things relating to working class people. See it. Know it. For the structure pretty much still exists to this day!

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January 06, 2012

KANYE WEST HIRING

International Hip-Hop artist and producer, Kanye West, recently announced the inception of his very own creative company--DONDA. Named after his late mother, Dr. Donda West, the venture is going to be dedicated to producing projects and products that, as Yeezy describes, will marry emotional wants with utilitarian needs. And he's not looking to tackle it alone. Mr. West is actually calling out thinkers and creatives from all walks: architects, scientists, teachers, designers, and more, to reach out and join the action:

DONDA is a design company which will galvanize amazing thinkers and put them in a creative space to bounce there dreams and ideas. 

I am assembling a team of architects, graphic designers, directors musicians, producers, AnRs, writers, publicist, social media experts…app guys, managers, car designers, clothing designers, DJs, video game designers, publishers, tech guys, lawyers, bankers, nutritionist ..doctors, scientist,teachers.

All inquiries can be sent to contactdonda@gmail.com

Kanye

September 29, 2011

NOW HIRING: NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM OF HARLEM

As The National Jazz Museum of Harlem (New York City) prepares for an upheaval (new location and administration restructuring) the institution is currently seeking an Executive Director:

Jazz

Specific responsibilities include: financial management, fundraising, communications, contractual processing and logistics, budget development and oversight, operations oversight, and board relations.

Qualifications include: BA degree from an accredited school, 10 years of senior management in non-profit organizations, strong fiscal skills and experience with budgets over $1M, computer literacy, excellent oral and written communication skills, experience in team building and motivating, knowledge of the arts, cultural and funding communities, strong commitment to the museum's mission.

To apply: The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search.  Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:

Jack Lusk (Managing Partner) or Anne McCarthy (Senior Director)

Harris Rand Lusk

261 Madison Avenue

11th Floor New York, NY 10016

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