by Angela Copeland | Apr 7, 2016 | Job Posting
The Memphis Grizzlies is seeking a Coordinator of Community Engagement in Memphis, TN.
The Memphis Grizzlies Foundation exists to foster conditions that lead to accelerated student achievement, ensuring that the rising generation is equipped with the skills needed to compete in the current and future economies. To that end, our mission is to find, fund, create, and connect best in class youth mentoring/development programs in the mid-South region so that every student has access to a network of positive adult role models dedicated to his/her success.
The Coordinator Community Engagement is primarily responsible to drive high levels of awareness and stakeholder participation in that mission. S/he will develop and implement strategies to enhance the impact of the Foundation’s work within the Memphis community and on a national level.
Our ideal candidate is someone who has excellent writing skills, is highly organized, an innovative and strategic thinker with some non-profit experience. It will be important for the successful candidate to build a rich network of professional alliances.
The position reports to the Executive Director of the Memphis Grizzlies Foundation and is part of the collaborative partnership between the Foundation and the Community Investment team.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Team Work Online website.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 6, 2016 | Job Posting
Smashburger is seeking a VP of Finance / Vice President of Financial Planning in Denver, CO.
This person will be a key leader in the future growth of the company. This individual will play an important role in the Company’s weekly, monthly and annual financial/operational performance reporting as well as the Company’s corporate finance initiatives. S/he will be responsible for supporting senior management including preparing operational performance assessments, financial analyses, financial projections and other projects requested by senior management. This function acts as the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support optimal business decision making.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Smashburger website.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 6, 2016 | Job Posting
Teach for America is seeking a Chief of Staff in Memphis, TN.
The Chief of Staff reports directly to and supports the Memphis Executive Director, Athena Turner, as she works to expand the impact of Teach For America – Memphis. The Chief of Staff will help develop and execute strategy in conjunction with Athena and ensure its timely and high quality implementation across every team. The Chief of Staff is critical to Athena’s – and therefore Teach For America – Memphis’s – ability to succeed and deliver on promises to our students, families, corps members, alumni, partners, donors, and other constituents.
In this role, you will provide high-level strategic support for Athena; support her to advance our efforts to engage and support our regional alumni, as well as redesign our program for CM development to align to our design principles; manage annual planning for the Memphis region; manage the Manager, Executive Director Support & Data Management; direct our staff engagement and talent planning efforts to ensure our team is positioned for success; and, work with all functional team leaders and members of the national staff who support Memphis.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Teach for America website.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 5, 2016 | Advice, Podcast
Episode 97 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is now live!
This week, we talk with Erin Hoffman-John in San Francisco, CA. Erin is the CEO and Chief Creative Officer at Sense of Wonder. Erin has also held roles at Philomath Games, GlassLab, Inc., and Loot Drop – among many others. She was on the board of directors at the International Game Developers Association, and holds a dual degree in Electronic Arts and Philosophy from my alma mater, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY.
On today’s episode, Erin shares insight into her own career, and gives her advice on how to break into the world of gaming, both at the beginning of your career and midstream.
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it for free on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. If you enjoy the program, subscribe today to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to ensure you don’t miss an episode!
To learn more about Erin’s company Sense of Wonder, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 5, 2016 | Job Posting
The NFL is seeking a VP of Emerging Production in Culver City, CA.
The Vice President of Emerging Production Platforms & Systems will oversee and collaborate on designing and implementing the physical production process for the overall content output, operational systems and emergent technologies across all NFL Media content divisions with the goal of continuing to build the NFL’s owned-and-operated platforms including social media accounts, to drive consumption, engagement and economics for the NFL media group. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader who will have a mixture of experience in both television and digital physical production including current and future technologies to execute efficient content workflow across all NFL Media platforms. They will be tasked to work with the NFL Media content production, programming, operations and Digital Technology product departments to innovate NFL content processes into a comprehensive strategy that cuts across various video and technological formats, and systems that drive best practices throughout the organization.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the NFL website.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 5, 2016 | Job Posting
Wright Medical is seeking a VP of Strategic Contracting for Pricing and National Accounts in Memphis, TN.
This leadership role is an opportunity to shape and lead a corporate contracting team that services two unique businesses that are focused in market leading upper and lower extremities implants. Each business has its own contracting requirements and challenges. Also included is leading a strategic pricing team to develop value based pricing and contracting strategies. The field based Corporate Contracting team will be responsible for targeting, managing and responding to contracting opportunities with strategically important entities and Integrated Health Delivery Networks (IHNs).
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Wright Medical website.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 4, 2016 | Advice, Newsletter
Most of the job seekers I meet have something in common. They’re unhappy at their current jobs.
The complaints vary, and the level of frustration can be higher or lower, but people who are completely satisfied at work are rarely trying to leave.
Common complaints of job seekers include:
- My boss micromanages me
- I’m being underpaid — and I got another 2% raise this year
- My coworker left and my boss is planning to give me their work, rather than replace them
- There’s no room for growth in my current position
- I was overlooked for another promotion
- I got a new boss, and the new boss doesn’t buy into me
- My boss takes all the credit for my work
- My boss keeps me separated from upper management
- My company isn’t doing well — and there are talks that layoffs may happen
- I work in a toxic environment
If you’re unhappy at work, I bet you can relate to at least one of these complaints.
The interesting thing is– very often, at the beginning of the job search, the candidate is on the fence about what to do.
It’s like a bad relationship. We stay in them too long, in hopes that something will change, despite all signs to the contrary. We cross our fingers and wish that if we just say the right thing to our boss, they’d give us a raise. Or, they’d like us. Or, they’d promote us.
Sadly, whether your boss isn’t behind you — or you are working for a toxic organization, those things rarely change.
Now, I’m not recommending that you hop from job to job without trying to make the most of your current situation. You should always try to work things out first if you can.
But, there are limits. And, very often, we stay at our current job long after we’ve passed our limit. Rarely does this ever result in a positive outcome. Typically, the longer we stick around, the more demoralized we feel. The more run down we are.
And, the longer we commit ourselves to a bad situation at work, the less choices we have when looking for a new opportunity. For example, if it’s clear the organization is doing poorly, and we stay committed anyway, we could end up without a job at all. Then, our focus becomes finding a job fast, rather than finding the right job.
It can also cause us to have a negative story to tell when we’re job seeking. Instead of presenting a recent win at work, we may find ourselves explaining why we’re hoping to escape a bad situation. Even when it’s not our fault, this kind of story doesn’t reflect well on us.
The longer we stick around in a job where we’re being underpaid, the more our lifelong earnings will be impacted. Even just a few years of being underpaid can create a huge ripple effect later.
So, what I’d like to know is this: When is enough really enough? When your employer only gives you a 2% raise, and overlooks you for a promotion– believe the message they’re sending. You’re not a star performer in their eyes. Or, perhaps they are not poised as an organization to do the great things you expected. Once the mold is set, it’s hard to undo.
But, the great news is, another perfect opportunity could be just around the corner. That company could be healthier. Your new manager may appreciate your contributions more. You will most likely make more money.
Don’t delay. Don’t wait until you are beaten down and out of work to look for your next big job. Start now. Start while you’re still in a great place, and can put your best foot forward for your future employer.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If you’ve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Apr 4, 2016 | Job Posting
United Way is seeking a Vice President of Resource Development in Memphis, TN.
The RDVP will join a team under transition. In December 2014, UWMS welcomed a new CEO who is a well-respected local leader with high energy and commitment for taking the organization to new levels. Since this time, the Resource Development (RD) team has also been in transition and the new RDVP will inherit many new staff to the organization. At this stage of the evolution of UWMS and the RD team, the most qualified RDVP candidate will be a performance leader with proven skills to establish and lead the systems and protocols that inspire the achievement of the team’s activity and performance metrics. The RDVP will be expected to model best-in-class interpersonal skills among our donors and volunteers, and provide consistent, timely, and relevant coaching to the RD team. The RDVP position is charged with leading the RD team to generate the financial resources necessary to advance the UWMS mission and attain its Impact objectives. The position core requirement is establish and maintain a productive and committed team of staff and volunteers that are fully prepared and able to achieve annual and multi-year financial targets. These financial targets are centered within the annual campaign, special initiative fund raising, Loaned Executive recruitment, sponsorship fund raising, and response to custom giving interests that align with UWMS direction.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the United Way website.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 4, 2016 | Job Posting
Guinness World Records is seeking a VP of Publishing Sales in New York, NY.
The main purpose of this role is to oversee, manage, and grow the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ publishing business in the Americas. This role includes overseeing the US and Canadian distributors, managing the Publishing Sales Manager, calling on key retail and special sales accounts (with and without distributor), launching new product selectively, and working cross-functionally with the Marketing and PR departments, the UK headquarters and the SVP Americas.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Guinness World Records website.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 3, 2016 | Job Posting
NeimanMarcus is seeking a Director of Workplace Planning and Efficiency in Irving, TX.
This position directs and leads the workforce teams, scheduling and resource management to effectively plan and forecast staffing needs. The position will analyze historical and current omni-channel contact volume to ensure proper coverage is provided in support of our customer’s contact arrival patterns. This position will continuously optimize processes to meet service level agreement and achieve budgetary requirements.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the NeimanMarcus website.
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