Calvin College Liberal Arts & Grad School Fair, March 9, 2:00-4:30 Covenant Fine Arts Center Sponsored by Auto-Owners Insurance! ArtPrize ARTPRIZE IS AN INTERNATIONAL ART COMPETITION OPEN TO ALL AND DETERMINED EQUALLY BY PUBLIC VOTE AND EXPERT JURY THAT ENCOURAGES CRITICAL DISCOURSE, CELEBRATES ARTISTS, TRANSFORMS URBAN SPACE AND PROMOTES CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING. We have about 30 seasonal positions working across all departments of ArtPrize starting between April - August running through our event, which ends in the middle of October. Auto-Owners Insurance We are a mutual insurance company comprised of five subsidiary property and casualty companies and one Life Company. We were formed in 1916, operate in 26 states and are proud to be ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002, with written premium of over $5 billion. Our corporate headquarters is located in Lansing, MI. We offer a wide range of career opportunities and welcome candidates from all majors. We offer a friendly work environment, in-depth training, employee mentoring, and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Internships and Full-time positions in the following areas: Underwriting Claims Business Analyst Camp Fire West Camp Fire West Michigan 4C offers after school programs at 11 GRPS sites. MI 4C Creative Youth Center The Creative Youth Center (CYC) is an organization in the Baxter neighborhood of Grand Rapids that provides creative writing classes and workshops for students in grades 1-12. At the CYC, kids become published authors, leading to a strong sense of identity and an enthusiasm for learning. Our programs are free for all students attending Grand Rapids Public Schools. The CYC's mission is to prepare kids for life’s adventures by supporting their writing and amplifying their voices. At the CYC, we believe that while nurturing kids’ writing can give them access to the world, fostering their creativity may allow them to change the world. More information is available at www.creativeyouthcenter.org. Activity Leader Positions The CYC is offering a full-year, part-time internship for the 20162017 school year geared towards liberal arts majors with strong writing and critical thinking skills. Requirements for consideration include interest and experience in editing, publishing, and design, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an ability to be self-motivated and work independently while being willing to learn about the CYC and the greater context of its work Enterprise Holdings A family-owned, world-class portfolio of brands. A global network that spans across more than 70 countries. Some 83,000 dedicated team members sharing common values. And more than 1.5 million vehicles taking our customers wherever they Sales Management Trainee need to go. Any way you measure it, we've become a leader in the transportation service industry. How did we get here? By taking care of our customers, our communities and our employees – and staying true to our mission. Family Futures A nonprofit organization focused on shaping a community where all children are able to reach their full potential A variety of internship positions for undergrad and graduate students- childhood development, dating violence prevention, marketing, special events, volunteer services, fund development, and much more! Farmers Insurance Farmers Insurance is hiring for customer service positions! Many Fifth Third Bank Fifth Third Bank - Financial Institution Personal Banker, Call Center, Collections Focusing on art, design, and creativity, GRAM will provide diverse platforms for experiences, ideas, and dialogue that enrich the human spirit and build practical Grand Rapids Art learning skills. Through dynamic exhibitions, collections, learning initiatives, and Museum community collaborations, GRAM will increasingly serve as a cultural beacon and civic anchor. Internships available: varies per season but in the past has included the Curatorial, Communications, Education, and Advancement departments. Grand Rapids Public Museum We exist to be a living monument of artifacts, ideas and stories told through exhibitions, events and educational programming designed to inspire, motivate and We have a variety of internships and volunteer opportunities celebrate our human bond. We enrich the life of our community through to help student gain experience in the field. experiences of the wider world in a uniquely Grand Rapids context. Grand Valley The Graduate School at Grand Valley State University State University 36 graduate programs, including liberal arts and sciences, business, technology, health professions, nursing, education, public and social services, and professional doctorate programs. HexArmor Hope Network We are hiring for the following positions. Please go to www.HexArmor.com/jobs to learn more. 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We set create the safest, highest quality products • Order Management Specialist (looking for order processing on the market. Our technologies have broken new ground in cut, puncture, needle, and customer service experience, proficient in Microsoft Office impact and abrasion resistance, delivering the highest levels of protection. Suite) HexArmor® products are developed by our R&D team. We collect end-user • Solutions Specialist – Inside sales (looking for sales experience feedback from the field and use that information to improve our products. and a desire to do sales) Hope Network is one of Michigan’s largest non-profit. We have a rich history of providing support to individual’s brain and spinal cord injuries, mental illness, and developmental disabilities. We strive to give a greater level of independence through Specialty Health and Community Services. Hope Network cares for the Positions in Health Care whole person addressing the social, mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in our areas of expertise—the treatment of brain and spinal cord injuries, mental illness, and developmental disabilities. Kamps Pallets Kindrid Kamps is the premier pallet company in the mid-west. Known for best in class service and quality, Kamps Pallets has facilities throughout the Midwest United States, including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. We are a valuesKamps Pallets has opportunities in Sales, Customer Service, driven company and operate with integrity and respect for every employee. Kamps Operations, Accounting, and more. continuously looks for opportunities to reward, recognize and empower employees. We hope you consider joining the team. Kindrid's changed the way giving works by structuring a company and constantly innovating products rooted in an understanding of generosity. Working primarily with churches, Kindrid believes in equipping them to see monumental, unprecedented increases in engagement. Kindrid equips churches with Smart Giving: a text, in-app, and online giving solution. Right now, we're hiring new sales associates. We're looking for extremely motivated young professionals who aren't afraid of rejection. They need to be excellent overall communicators who wants to grow in knowledge of technology, startups, sales, and the Church. We are not looking for someone that needs to have experience with sales or technology. However, we are looking for someone who is extremely motivated, very comfortable talking to people, and very persistent and detail oriented in the follow up process. In the not-so-distant future, we'll be hiring another software engineer. Lake Michigan Credit Union We’re proud of our past, thrilled with our present, and couldn’t be more excited about our future. Now in our 82nd year, LMCU has become one of the largest credit unions in the country as well as MI's leading mortgage provider. With 37 branch offices and nearly 100 ATMs, 1 in 6 residents in West MI has a financial relationship with us. With our new LMCU Anywhere capability, anyone in the country can become a member. We aren’t better because we’re big. We’re big because we’re better. As a credit union, LMCU is a nonprofit institution, owned by its members. Internships, and part-time Tellers We have no corporate stock holders. Among all credit unions nationally with over $3 billion in assets, we rank #1 in asset growth and #1 in Return of Member. We earned a spot among the National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™. Our core philosophy is about doing what’s best and right for our members. We are proud to be a catalyst for growth in MI and beyond, offering a comprehensive suite of financial products and services, as well as the very latest in online and mobile banking technologies. LCC International University is an accredited Christian liberal arts university located in Klaipeda, Lithuania. We engage students in a transforming educational experience to create a generation of leaders for Eastern Europe and the former Soviet republics. Graduates think critically, promote democratic ideals, develop a market economy, and rebuild the network of civil society within the context of a Christian worldview. Our web site (www.lcc.lt) gives a good picture of the mission and ministry of LCC. The faculty and student body are diverse culturally and theologically, providing a rich environment for personal and professional growth LCC International and service. Undergraduate enrollment is about 600 students representing 25+ University countries. This figure includes about 50 North Americans who come each semester as part of a Study Abroad program. Students do not have to be Christians to be accepted to LCC, although faculty and staff do. The latter come from diverse denominational backgrounds, and all ascribe to the foundational truths of the Apostles' and the Nicene Creeds. The resulting diversity in the classroom and out of it leads to a very healthy and lively atmosphere. Watch a short video on our website which vividly portrays the significance of LCC: http://www.lcc.lt/videoportrait/. Leisure Living Management Leisure Living Management manages over 20 assisted living properties in Michigan. Our facilities provide various levels of assisted living in a wonderful homelike environment, and our residents enjoy companionship in a strong family atmosphere. We strongly believe employees are the company and we operate as a team to promote a positive working environment to our staff on a daily basis. Director of Community Life Resident Director Spiritual Formation Coordinator MA in TESOL MBA Direct Care Workers Dietary Positions Care Coordinators Housekeeping Nursing Literacy Center of West Michigan Founded in 1986, the Literacy Center of West Michigan is committed to bringing about a just and vibrant West Michigan through the power of literacy. This mission statement, developed as part of our strategic planning efforts, is our bold commitment to making West Michigan a region that is known for having one of the highest levels of literacy in the nation. To this end, the Literacy Center works alongside adults, both native speakers and English language learners, who struggle with literacy skills and read below a 9th grade level. The Literacy Center served 963 adults in the 2014-2015 program year, utilizing almost 300 volunteers. The Family Literacy Program relies on AmeriCorps Members to provide services at the schools. We have a team of 10 AmeriCorps member who engage in teaching, volunteer recruitment, data management, learner advocacy and tutoring. Michigan Education Corps believes children deserve a chance—which means intervening early to help struggling students reach reading proficiency. To do this, we connect AmeriCorps members—who act as tutors—with at-risk students in Michigan Michigan area schools. Over the course of the school year, students in the program Elementary and Preschool Tutors Education Corps receive 20 minutes of one-on-one tutoring five days per week in their own school. We isolate each child’s specific skill challenges and create a tutoring schedule to help them catch up to their peers. Through time and effort, students are placed on the path to proficiency by 3rd grade. National Heritage Academies National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a charter school management company that operates 81 schools in 9 states. At NHA we are committed to our mission of corporate temporary, entry-level, and limited internship “challenging each child to achieve…” and we pride ourselves on our students’ business positions in diverse areas of the corporate world. ability to achieve high results in later education based on the foundations gained in grades K-8 at NHA. Northwood University DeVos Graduate School: At Northwood University, leadership isn't simply taught, it's instilled. The DeVos Graduate School degree programs will transform you personally and professionally. Accelerated, Traditional, Working Professional or Online students are welcome to explore our dynamic learning environments. Discover your leadership potential and begin your personal transformation today! Master of Business Master of Science in Organizational Leadership OneMain Financial OneMain Financial provides personal loans with one-on-one service at local branches nationwide. With roots in lending that date back to 1912, we have been helping people achieve their goals and dreams for generations. Our personalized loan solutions offer customers a simple and straightforward loan application, fixed rates, fixed payments, clear terms and multiple payment options. Our dedicated staff works with customer at every stage of the loan process. The mission of OneWay is to reach people. We do this by activating God's people OneWay to exalt Jesus Christ and advance His gospel to the multitudes. We utilize the arts Ministries audio, video and graphic, as well as worship events to partner with many around the world in this endeavor. We are a nonprofit, forward thinking ministry organization focused upon making Our Daily Bread God's Word accessible to the world through media, print, online, apps and multiple Ministries other avenues. Peace Corps The Peace Corps sends the best and brightest Americans abroad on behalf of the United States to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Branch Manager Trainee Consumer Lending Specialist Internship - Sales We have internships available; gap-year, semester, and summer with audio production, video production, communications and operations tracks. Information Systems, Internships in Media, Web Development, Marketing Internships Volunteers work at the grassroots level to develop sustainable solutions that address challenges in agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth development. Through their service, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a life-long commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. We are seeking volunteers in Health, Environment, Agriculture, Business Development, Youth Development, and Education. We are looking primarily for Patient Care Providers which are the entry level, foot-in-the-door positions at Pine Rest and are a great opportunity for Psychology, Nursing or any Health Pine Rest is a nonprofit, free standing, behavioral health system founded in 1910 in Science/Allied Health majors to consider. The roles are part and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our comprehensive behavioral health center, coupled with full time and range from 8 to 32 hours per week with all 3 shifts Pine Rest the Pine Rest network of 19 outpatient clinics and satellite offices in Michigan and available (day, evening and night shift). We are interested in Christian Mental Iowa, provide individualized and group therapy for people of all ages and all levels speaking with all majors about internship options as we start to Health Services of need. Pine Rest clinicians offer therapeutic services in behavioral health across ramp up our intern plans for 2016 and beyond. We offer the continuum of care, and within a Christian worldview. internships in several disciplines within the behavioral health fields as well as information systems, marketing & communications, testing & assessment, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy and more. Roosevelt Park Ministries Youth Development Internship for the week of April 4-8 Youth Development Internship(s) for the Summer Career Camp The mission and purpose of Roosevelt Park Ministries is to provide Christ-centered, end of June through first week of August holistic support to individuals, families, and youth living in and around the Youth Development After-School Program Internship Fall (paid) Roosevelt Park Community. ESL volunteer tutors for the next semester starting in April-June Our vision is bridging a community in need by: ESL Program Assistant Fall (Paid) Promoting the development of strong families Non-profit Leadership Finance Intern Spring/Summer Developing community leaders (volunteer) Fall (paid) Fostering an environment that celebrates inclusion Non-profit Leadership Program Development Intern Providing opportunities to build a strong economic bas Spring/Summer (volunteer) Fall (paid) Technology and Social Media Intern ongoing (volunteer) can be combined with different internship Spectrum Community Services Providing a spectrum of quality services and life enhancing opportunities for individuals in the community. Working with adults or children with mental illness or developmental disabilities. Tent Schools International Our non-profit partners globally with agencies that provide schooling opportunities for displaced and refugee children. Our services include start-up funds for "tent schools" in refugee camps and some ongoing operational costs for the initial three years after the start-up. Our partners are Christians who include Bible teachings within the curriculum. We are big on internship opportunities for students or graduates, which may lead to a paid position. Types of positions include graphic design, grant writing, marketing, data services, tech and digital management, and public relation especially in event planning for fund raising activities. The Salvation Army Kroc Center Group Fitness Instructor (part-time) Assistant Day Camp Manager (full-time, June 1–Sept 2) Day Camp Counselor (full-time, June 6–Sept 2) Day Camp Art Instructor (part-time, June 6–Sept 2) The Salvation Army Kroc Center has a wide range of high-quality programming, Child Watch Attendant (part-time) activities and classes to choose from. Fine arts, aquatics, sports, education, fitness, Tumbling and Gymnastics Instructor (part-time) day camp, ministry & fellowship — you’ll find it all within the walls of the Kroc Climbing Wall Attendant (part-time) Center. Our mssion is sharing the love of Jesus Christ by providing life-changing Fitness Attendant (part-time) spiritual, educational and wellness experiences. Gym Attendant (part-time) Welcome Desk Attendant (part-time) Lifeguard I (part-time) Swim Instructor (part-time) Water Fitness Instructor (part-time) Wedgwood Christian Services Wedgwood is a faith based organization that serves children and families all over the state of Michigan. Youth Treatment Specialist Developmental Care Specialist Clinical Positions Clinical Internships West MI Environmental Action Council WMEAC has been West Michigan’s preeminent resource for environmental education and advocacy since 1968. Founded by a diverse group of concerned citizens and organizational stakeholders, WMEAC is a non-profit, 501C3 organization uniquely positioned to respond to emerging issues and new threats to West Michigan’s natural and human ecologies, strategically focused on building sustainable communities and protecting water resources. Our service area includes: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo and Ottawa, with primary emphasis on the Grand Rapids, Holland and Muskegon metropolitan areas. Eco-Journalism and Blogging, Communications, Community Outreach, Fund Development and Events, Inclusion and Diversity, Policy, Teach for the Watershed, Water and LowImpact Development, Water Programs Outreach, Zero Waste and Recycling. All internships are part-time and include a $500 stipend. All internships can qualify for class credit if needed. WMYFC reaches out to lost students through relationships. We have a variety of West Michigan ministries that enable us the opportunity to interact with many students who don't Campus Life Director positions, paid internship positions and Youth for Christ have a relationship with Jesus. With staff, volunteers, and student leaders we opportunities to be a ministry volunteer empower an army to go where students are and live out the gospel on a daily basis. Western Michigan University is a dynamic, student-centered research university Western with an enrollment of 25,000 of which over 5000 are graduate students. Through Michigan the Graduate College, WMU offers 42 doctoral, 1 specialist, 95 master's and 13 University certificate programs, many of which have earned national and international Graduate College recognition. For a complete list of programs please visit www.wmich.edu/grad/academics