#that is discrimination based on ability/disability because this is for a paid position and so that makes it SUPER FUCKING ILLEGAL HOLY SHIT

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Critical analysis of a Comic book

During my search for books and articles to aid my practice-based research, I came across the text “Critical Approaches to Comics: Theories and Methods”. This book offers a look into the critical analysis of books and the theories and methods their authors employ. It focuses on four essential aspects of a graphic novel/comic which are: Form, Content, Production, and Reception. In each of these parts, contributors with comic criticism expertise discuss their methods of analysis and put into practice these methods on selected comics or graphic novels.

It is an insightful book and going through it made me understand different ways a comic could be analyzed and further understood. I had recently purchased a comic book called X-Men Red (Fig. 01) and wanted to try out the procedures that some critics had employed in their analysis.

Peter Coogan in Chapter 15 Genre: Reconstructing the Superhero in All Star Superman, discusses the superhero genre and its characteristics. He offers a guide towards analyzing the superhero comic book and its context. His procedures entail multiple readings to properly critically analyze.

First reading: Familiarize yourself with the events and characters of the story.

Second reading: engage with the text at a deeper level, note the conventions (heroes, villains, love interests, etc.). Note how are they used; seriously or comically or problematically? Observe structural pairs (events, characters, icons, and settings) that reflect and comment on each other.

Third reading: attend to the sequential artistry of the comic book. 

After these three, the analyst should assemble their notes and try to identify patterns in the story, using conventions, and the sequential artistry that leads to discovering the thematic concerns of the authors.

He mentions that superhero comics are usually intertextual in that they reference other texts and those should be watched out for. He also says to consider the general tendencies of comic books produced at the time the text you are analyzing was published.

Lastly, it should be noted how the characters represent oppositional attitudes (both semantically and syntactically) and how these oppositions are mediated. Then determine what you have to say about the story and how the text supports and reveals the points you want to affect.

(Smith and Duncan, 2012)

Fig. 01  Cover of Taylor, T., Alixe, P., Lee, S., Kirby, J. and Asrar, M., 2018. “X-Men Red - The Hate Machine”. New York: Marvel Worldwide.

After three readings and making notes, I assembled this analysis on two chapters of X-Men Red (1 and 2). 

The comic starts with a one-page introduction of Jean Grey back into the comic universe, back from the dead. It’s a sequel to her actual resurrection chapter, but this first page helps bring the reader to speed with synoptic text and imagery (Fig.02). “I was the Phoenix”, “I burned so brightly”, “And then I was dead”, “And everything was dark”, “I’m alive again”. She is pictured in the last panel of the page recollecting this and reflecting on the events straight after her resurrection.

Jean’s death as the Phoenix is a famous story in the X-Men universe, and just last year, a second live-action movie adaptation was released in theaters worldwide. The first was released in 2006 and there have been many adaptations in comics and animated programs over the decades since the story of her death was first introduced in 1980.

Fig. 02- Excerpt from Taylor, T., Alixe, P., Lee, S., Kirby, J. and Asrar, M., 2018. “X-Men Red - The Hate Machine”. New York: Marvel Worldwide.

From the first page to the following pages of this chapter, Jean acts as the narrator of the events that happened just before she died, and after she came back to life. This is done through green text boxes in the chapter. She catches up with the rest of the X-Men team, and we watch her move from here with her blue-skinned teammate Kurt, to another setting where we get the first glimpse of intolerance towards mutants that will be the focus of this story. Kurt is the target of discrimination by a passer-by and through this, we also get to see a glimpse of Jean Grey’s strength as she deals with this situation. It is revealed throughout the book that Jean can use her powers to its extent without fear of the Phoenix entity taking hold. The extent is yet unknown to her, but she knows she was being held back before.

This theme of intolerance towards mutants (people with abnormal abilities and sometimes appearances) is a topic frequently explored by the X-Men franchise more popularly and taken more seriously compared to any other comic in the superhero genre in my opinion. The seriousness is similarly conveyed in this comic book.

There are similarities in the discrimination mutants face with what minorities in our real world go through. In this instance with Kurt and Jean, it is indirectly shown that even though they are both mutants; Kurt is singled out by a normal white-passing man because he outwardly presents to be different with his blue skin and long tail while Jean is overlooked because she appears like a normal human. Likewise, in the real world, the more obvious your difference is, the more bigotry you are likely to face. Darker skin, non-Eurocentric features, gender-queer appearances, disabilities, etc.

Fig. 03-  Excerpt from Taylor, T., Alixe, P., Lee, S., Kirby, J. and Asrar, M., 2018. “X-Men Red - The Hate Machine”. New York: Marvel Worldwide.

It is obvious Kurt faces this all the time, and he seems to brush it off, but Jean is coming back into this world as sort of fresh-eyed and is appalled the hatred has become more emboldened since she had been gone. It is an added effect she is a mind-reader and reveals the hateful man is scared and does not understand half of the things he professes to hate, which is a common belief about bigots. She also alludes he is among the infamous internet trolls that write bile to strangers from the anonymity and safety of his room. It is fair to say that the “internet troll” in recent times is one of the most prominent social bullies. This man is a clear representative of today’s social and digital hate culture

The first chapter concludes by panning back to the image of Jean in the setting of the first page’s panel, narrating the story of her coming back to life and what she has faced so far. It is from here and the following chapters that the story moves into the present. Jean says that with her new life she will ensure to change this hateful world.

The art of this chapter is a bit unusual to me. It tends to be abrasive. I haven’t paid much attention to western comics recently so that might be a factor in my unease. The artist Pascal Alixe uses short dark lines that don’t flow together for shading and this gives the character’s faces and bodies a rough appearance. The art also doesn’t follow the regular pin-up styles for female characters that comics are famous for. They appear stockier and more muscular than the typical comic representation which, realistically, makes sense for the jobs they take on.

In chapter 2, since Jean has been revealed to be a strong mutant, and we are following her quest to save the world, it is curious to witness how she goes about it. A fascinating way she does this is by using her telepathy to link the brilliant minds of others to solve a specific problem. She does this when she invites distinguished thinkers from all over the world for a meeting and links their minds with her powers to develop an idea to make the world better. She pulls a similar feat later in the comic when she uses Black Panther’s neurological knowledge and the powers of Trinary, a new teammate, to remove an item from a person’s brain. Doing this passes across the message that complicated problems can be solved by bringing together the skills and talents of different people. A telepath might not be realistic, but someone with empathy and good interpersonal skills may achieve this.

In a United Nations meeting, Jean pleaded her case to the world ambassadors. Referencing Professor Xavier’s intent for ‘mutantkind’ – who believed mutants could win normal humans over by being heroes when needed and being invisible when not – she says mutants should not need to be heroes for acceptance. This is a fascinating sentiment as she (or rather the author) could be referencing other superheroes in the superhero genre and the terms of being accepted. This calls upon the intertextuality of the superhero genre. Superman, Spiderman, and other heroes with powers have often had complications with public acceptance until they proved they are useful to society by using those superhuman powers to save their citizens. This also translates to real-world issues. For example, how black people often need to be exceptional before they are thought of separately from stereotypes.

In an examination into ‘homo-normativity’ in children’s literature, Lester (2013) posits that in most queer literature for children, there is an emphasis on the queer or gender non-conforming character to earn approval as opposed to being entitled to it. She states in the article that “This motif of having to prove oneself means the main characters are accepted only after those around them learn to appreciate their differences, the implication being that there is ultimately something unacceptable about gender nonconformity for which young male characters must compensate”… “These cases of privileging individual exceptionalism as the only way of gaining acceptance still maintain that gender nonconformity is unacceptable and should be avoided”.

Fig. 04 -  Excerpt from Taylor, T., Alixe, P., Lee, S., Kirby, J. and Asrar, M., 2018. “X-Men Red - The Hate Machine”. New York: Marvel Worldwide.

Unfortunately, this chapter ends with Jean being framed for the murder of an attending ambassador by the villain of the story, Cassandra Nova. Even though Jean had made some progress during the meeting, the situation has now become worse than before as it is publicly witnessed a mutant has murdered someone that appeared to have opposed her. Before the frame job, a message from Nova was passed to Jean informing her that she had upset the status quo with her actions and would face the consequences. Taking this back to the real world, this alludes to what many social activists and minorities discern, which is that systems have been put in place to ensure that the oppressed remain oppressed for the benefit of the oppressors.

In the subsequent chapters, the story develops further; however, it is noticeably told from an intriguing point of view. More common superhero stories find their heroes playing a more passive role. They live their lives until an accident happens nearby or a super-villain wants to take over the world or rob a bank before they act. In X-Men Red, Jean could have waited for the anti-mutant tensions to rise and actual conflict to ensue before she acted, but she takes on an assertive role and is seeking to achieve a goal and is now being thwarted by the villains.

I researched on remarks from the author, Tom Taylor, about the comic, and he states “this book is Jean Grey coming back to life, but not coming back to the life she left behind. She doesn't want to come back to that life either. She's seen that the world has moved on. It's changed and she doesn't like everything she's seen. She's very empathetic and she feels so much of what's going on around her that she wants to make an actual change to the world. Not just for ‘mutantkind’ or humanity, but for everybody”. He doesn’t out-rightly mention the subliminal social commentary and that is likely because it speaks for itself and is not heavily nuanced.

I find this book pertinent to current times and it is thought-provoking without losing too much on the entertainment factor. As a consumer of superhero entertainment, it is usually difficult for me to grasp how a really powerful protagonist can lead an engaging story, but when faced with the seemingly insurmountable problem of bigotry, discrimination, and changing the hearts of people, it is a worthy challenge and I can’t wait to see how it culminates.

This has been an insightful task for me and the text that assisted my analysis has expanded my outlook on comics and the different facets of it that I never paid attention to. This will undoubtedly help me in my practice to be more intentional about the choices I make in the comics I create in the future.

References

Lester, J.Z. 2014, "Homonormativity in Children's Literature: An Intersectional Analysis of Queer-Themed Picture Books", Journal of LGBT youth, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 244-275.

Smith, M.J. & Duncan, R. 2012;2011;, Critical Approaches to Comics: Theories and Methods, Taylor and Francis, Hoboken.

Taylor, T., Alixe, P., Lee, S., Kirby, J. and Asrar, M., 2018. “X-Men Red - The Hate Machine”. New York: Marvel Worldwide.

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The educational system sucks. Now what?

Increasing amounts of social activism groups are starting to express criticism on the current educational system. Either they specifically advocate against the issues it causes, or they acknowledge that it's greatly complicating their ability to obtain goals of equality and social acceptance.

Some exemplar issues:

Dresscodes, exclusive sex education, dividing children in boys/girls during classes like Physical Education, failing to address trans students correctly and more reoccurng problems continue to push the gender binary/roles onto children.

Grades, expectations and a lack of freedom drain children of creativity and motivation while causing stress that lays a foundation for anxiety and other mental health problems.

Neurodiverse students and students with learning disabilities are usually seperated and sent to specials schools because they can't get adequate support in regular schools, although it’s repeatedly suggested [x x x] that it would be better for many of them to be included in regular classes.

In stead of supporting children to develop their talents and learn more about their interests, the curriculum forces students to be alike with the sole purpose of fitting into a capitalist society rather than dismantling a system that causes poverty.

Knowledge about math and science are greatly valued over skills necessary to take care of oneself in both a physical and mental way.

Students suffering from domestic abuse are hardly ever recognized because schools focus too much on good grades and pleasing the parents.

In western countries, days off are mostly based on Christian holidays, making it hard for children from other cultures and religions to participate.

Children are being bullied and too few teachers know how to deal with it rather than telling children to "just ignore it" or to "be tough".

The education is very straight, white, able-bodied and cisgender oriented, causing student to have trouble relating (e.g. when a second grade teacher made an effort to give students the opportunity to actually mix their own skin colour in paint so that children of colour could draw themselves, it was news and all over social media - while it's unsurprising and normal for white students to learn to draw themselves as they are).

It's an issue in tons of countries that public school teachers are being paid so little that they often get into problems. Students should be taught by enthousiastic people, not teachers struggling with money.

Education is crucial if we want to give people equal rights ans solve social issues. Teaching children how to handle their emotions and recognize toxic relationships may significantly decrease domestic abuse cases. Discussing inequality, stereotypes and discrimination will make students aware of their own biases. Supporting their mental and physical health while encouraging them to explore their interests will have a positive long-term on employment and employees' motivation. We need to better and change public education!

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1099: A record that an entity or person that is not your employer paid you money. Freelancers and independent contractors often get a 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC from their clients to reflect payment.

ACA: More often referred to as Obamacare. Signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010, it includes policies intended to extend health insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans through initiatives such as expanding Medicaid eligibility and launching a healthcare marketplace.

ACH: Automated Clearing House, a network that coordinates electronic payments and automated money transfers. ACH is a method for moving money among banks without using cash, a wire transfer, physical check or credit card network.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability.

Applicant tracking system: Software that enables electronic handling of hiring needs.

At-will employment: An at-will employee can be fired at any time and for any reason, with a few illegal exceptions. The employer doesn’t need good cause to terminate your job. Federal exceptions are firing an employee for obeying the law, or if oral or written policies imply a certain termination policy or job security.

Background check: Also referred to as pre-employment screening; may comprise screening services like a drug screening, skills assessment and behavioral assessment tools. A background check also verifies factual information about prospective hires, such as their identity, education and work credentials. It may also include a criminal history check, credit history check or driving record check.

Benefits: Benefits are a form of compensation paid by employers to employees over and above the amount of pay specified as a base salary or hourly rate of pay. Benefits are a portion of a total compensation package for employees.

COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 mandates employers with 20 or more employees that offer health care benefits must offer a continuing coverage option to those who lose their benefits due to a reduction in hours, termination, etc. COBRA compliance violations can cause significant penalties.

Compensation: The monetary benefit given to an employee or worker providing services to an organization. Compensation includes components like salary and benefits.

Deductions: A payroll deduction plan is when an employer withholds money from an employee’s paycheck and may be voluntary or involuntary. An example of an involuntary payroll deduction plan is employers’ requirement by law to withhold money for Social Security and Medicare. An example of a voluntary payroll deduction plan is when employees opt in for certain purposes, such as saving toward their retirement plan.

Department of Labor (DOL): A federal agency established in 1913, responsible for enforcing federal labor standards and occupational safety.

Direct Deposit: An electronic funds transfer that deposits an employee’s wages directly into their bank account.

Employee (vs. independent contractor): An employee is a person employed for wages or salary. An independent contractor is someone who operates under a business name or under their own name and may have their own employees, a separate business checking account, may advertise their services, provide invoices for work completed, have more than one client, their own tools, establish their own hours and keep their own business records. The IRS defines a person as an independent contractor “if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work and not what will be done and how it will be done.” Independent contractors must pay their own Social Security and Medicare taxes.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC): The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a federal agency established by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to administer and enforce civil rights laws against workplace discrimination.

Essential job functions: This term refers to the fundamental duties of a position: the things a person holding the job absolutely must be able to do. Essential job functions are used to determine the rights of an employee with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Exempt (and non-exempt) employees: An “exempt employee” refers to a category of employees defined in the Fair Labor Standards Act and applies to employees who don’t receive overtime pay or qualify for minimum wage. When an employee is exempt, it essentially means that they are exempt from receiving overtime pay. Nonexempt employees are those who are entitled to earn the federal minimum wage and qualify for overtime pay.

Exit interview: A survey conducted with an individual who is separating from an organization.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): A U.S. law meant to protect workers against certain unfair pay practices with regulations pertaining to minimum wages, overtime pay requirements, limitations on child labor and interstate commerce employment.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): A U.S. labor law enacted in 1993 requiring covered employers to offer employees job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons.

FICA: The Federal Insurance Contributions Act is a federal law that requires employers to withhold three different types of employment taxes from employees’ paychecks. These comprise Social Security taxes and Medicare taxes.

Full-time (and part-time): Generally, part-time employees work fewer hours than full-time employees. Part-time positions may comprise inconsistent hours, fewer responsibilities and limited benefits. However, the Affordable Care Act deems part-time workers as employees who work fewer than 30 hours per week. There is no universal amount of time specified for part-time employment.

FUTA: An acronym for the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, it is one of the taxes employers have to pay as part of payroll taxes. At the time of publication, the tax is 6% on an employee’s first $7,000; any wages above $7,000 are not taxed.

Garnishment: A payroll garnishment happens when a court issues an order requiring an employer to withhold a certain amount from an employee’s paycheck and send it directly to the organization or person owed money, until the debt is fully paid.

Gross pay: This is the amount of money owed to an employee before withholding taxes and other deductions.

Hourly: If an employee receives hourly wages rather than salary, their pay is dependent on how many hours they have worked during that pay period.

Imputed income: The value of non-monetary compensation given to employees in the form of fringe benefits. This income is added to an employee’s gross wages so employment taxes can be withheld.

Income tax: A type of tax governments impose on income generated by businesses and individuals within their jurisdiction. Business income taxes apply to corporations, partnerships, small businesses, and people who are self-employed. Personal income tax is a type of income tax that is levied on an individual’s wages, salaries, and other types of income.

Minimum wage: The federal minimum wage provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009. Many states also have minimum wage laws.

Net pay: An employee’s earnings after all deductions are taken out.

Non-compete agreement: A written legal contract between an employer and employee that establishes terms and conditions about the employee’s ability to work in the same industry and with competitors upon termination of employment.

Nonexempt: Workers who are entitled to earn the federal minimum wage and qualify for overtime pay.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): The federal agency responsible for enforcing workplace safety rules. HR teams often oversee OSHA compliance.

Overtime: Employees who work more than 40 hours a week are entitled to a higher rate of pay for the additional work. This is termed overtime pay. Federal overtime laws require employers to pay certain employees who work more than 40 hours in a week at least time and a half for the extra time.

Pay period: A recurring length of time over which employee time is recorded and paid.

Payroll: Payroll is the function of a business paying its employees. Payroll processing involves calculating total wage earnings, withholding deductions, filing payroll taxes and delivering payment

Performance review: A formal assessment in which a manager evaluates an employee’s work performance, identifies strengths and weaknesses, offers feedback and sets goals for future performance.

Quarterly federal taxes: If the IRS classifies you as self-employed, you are required to file an annual federal income tax return and pay estimated quarterly taxes on Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals. Estimated quarterly taxes are a prepayment of Social Security, Medicare and federal income taxes that self-employed individuals must pay because these workers do not have an employer to withhold taxes from a payroll check. The requirement to pay taxes quarterly ensures that you don’t let your tax obligation get away from you and end up unable to pay your taxes when you file your annual return.

Reimbursements: Money paid back to an employee who made an out-of-pocket expense to achieve company goals.

Taxable Income: The portion of your total income that can be taxed. Generally, it includes some or all items of income and is reduced by expenses and other deductions.

W2: IRS Form W-2 is the annual “wage and tax statement” that reports your taxable income earned from an employer to you and to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The form also includes taxes withheld from your pay, as well as Social Security and Medicare payments made on your behalf by both you and your employer.

W4: Employees complete the IRS Form W-4 so employers know how much money to withhold from their paycheck for federal taxes.

Withholding: Payroll tax withholding transpires when employers withhold a portion of an employee’s gross wages for taxes. Payroll withholding is mandatory when you have employees; the amount withheld is based on the employee’s income.

Workers’ compensation: A form of insurance offered to employees when they experience an on-the-job injury. It is mandatory for almost all employers in the U.S.

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Sr. Surety Underwriter, Commercial Transactional

Liberty Mutual Surety

is currently recruiting for a Surety Underwriter to join our Commercial Transactional Team in our Suwanee, GA office.As a Surety Underwriter you will market, underwrite, and service independent agents, brokers, and commercial surety accounts within an assigned territory.

Using your excellent rapport building skills, you will build and maintain positive relationships and will market to your territory focusing on relationship building rather than transactional sales.

You will also use your business and financial acumen to perform primary credit underwriting and financial/risk analysis, provide recommendations, and make decisions on new and existing accounts.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated surety professional looking to grow their career with a top surety company that focuses on its employees and customers first.Liberty Mutual Surety, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance, is the 2nd largest Surety in the United States and a leading global surety.

Conducting business worldwide through fronting relationships and Liberty-owned subsidiaries, we provide bonds in over 60 countries for construction firms, manufacturers and suppliers, and commercial enterprises on an account and transactional basis.

We are committed to building mutually profitable relationships by providing smart business solutions, ease of doing business, and consistent, responsive service.

Liberty Mutual Surety is dedicated to the communities we serve and highly values a diverse workforce in more than 16 countries.

Responsibilities: Meets with agents and brokers from assigned customer base/territory to solicit business/submissions via marketing efforts and educate agency representative(s) on Liberty Mutual Surety policies, procedures, appetite, and requirements.

Act in a consultative capacity and discuss/review agency accounts and performance.

Underwrites new and existing account submissions utilizing underwriting authority granted by Chief Underwriting Officer.

May handle most complex accounts based on level of role.

Makes thorough evaluations and assessments of a customer’s financial, technical, organizational, and management capacities, past experience, desired objectives as well as a subjective judgment of character, normally based upon data/insights.

In many cases, will meet with client to facilitate above assessments.

Performs analytical evaluations of financial statements on both a static and trend basis.

Determines the present and historical financial position of the account and monitors financial position of risk through analysis of quarterly statements and work in progress data as appropriate Develop/maintain strong relationships with agents/brokers and oversee a book of Commercial Surety business within defined territory.

Meets production, marketing, and profitability goals as set by manager and assist in developing marketing plan.

Stay abreast of Liberty Mutual Surety product lines and identify cross-selling opportunities with agent, engaging/referring appropriate parties as necessary.

Responsible for investigation, analyzing, and managing all necessary underwriting/accounting/workflow issues, within framework of Surety policies and procedures.

Monitor an existing book of business from an underwriting standpoint.

Continuously evaluates the qualitative characteristics of the business (new and existing) as assigned.

Examples include utilization of self-audit programs, financial ratio analysis report.

Makes recommendations to Manager for proper lines of authority to be submitted to Home Office.

Monitors and controls utilization of such lines to ensure compliance with guidelines.

May assess and identify changes in all aspects of the business including, but not limited to, work program to financial strength criteria, nature of work performed (inherent risk), accuracy and timeliness of data flow, and exposure analyses.

Coordinate and surface issues to more Home Office staff and Bond Managers Assists in the evaluation of business continuity arrangements and funding mechanisms (such as adequacy of life insurance) to preclude financial drain of customer in the event of the demise of (an) owner or other insurable loss.

In connection with credit recommendations which tend to fall outside of normal underwriting standards, applies sound reason and business logic to reach decision as authorized.

Effectively documents such logic in file and communicates to more senior Home Office and Field underwriting staff, as necessary.

Provide direction for topics to be addressed in meetings with agents, customers and others, as necessary.

Prepare and implement instructions for administering workflows and accounting/billing issues to service unique situations.

May mentor more junior staff based on level.

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications: Reference: 2021-35827 Category: Underwriting Primary Location: Suwanee, GA Additional Locations: Schedule: Full-Time Salary: USD $88,000.00/Yr.

– USD $112,000.00/Yr.

Education Level: Travel: As NeededQualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years’ experience expected, typically 4 or more years surety underwriting experience and/or equivalent surety related business experience.

Strong preference with the Commercial Surety product line.

Proven analytical ability to evaluate and judge underwriting risks within scope of responsibility.

AFSB certification preferred Demonstrates strong ability to communicate complex analyses and information in understandable written and/or oral directives for underwriting or training purposes.

Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with agents, brokers, CPAs, bankers, attorneys, etc.

required to build & maintain good business relationships.

Excellent organizational skills as well as attention to detail.

Featured BenefitsHere’s some of what you can look forward to as one of our employees.Competitive CompensationOur compensation programs are designed to deliver above-market pay if you perform well, and significantly above that for exceptional performance over time.

Virtually every employee is eligible for some type of variable incentive pay in addition to his or her base pay.Flexible Work ArrangementsWe understand the role work-life balance plays in your ability to stay energized and engaged.

So we place an emphasis on regular hours, flex scheduling, and generous time off through paid holidays, vacation days, and more.Top-Notch Retirement PlansOur pension plan provides a monthly credit equal to 5% of your eligible compensation.

You can also participate in our 401(k) plan, which offers a guaranteed match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 8% of your eligible pay.Career DevelopmentFrom regular coaching planning, to paid training, licensing, and 100% tuition reimbursement for approved courses, we’re dedicated to your continued growth, because we know it leads to continued success.Health & WellnessYou’ll have access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a host of other insurance and wellness benefits-including progressive parental benefits and support.See Full BenefitsWhy Liberty Mutual?At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.

That’s why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect.

Here, you’ll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.

Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years.

We were also selected as one of the “100 Best Places to Work in IT” on IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld’s 2020 list.

We have been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates-as well as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity.

To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://ift.tt/2ZnFPBG.

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer.

We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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VoteAmerica: Director of Partnerships

Headquarters: San Francisco Bay Area URL: https://www.voteamerica.com

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Location: Remote; all applicants are welcome What We’re Looking For: The ideal Director of Partnerships candidate is an experienced leader who has built and managed an impactful partnerships department. We’re looking for a proven track record of bold and scalable programs or campaigns between the corporate and social good sector. You should be excellent at coordinating ongoing timely communication, ensuring alignment of vision and timelines, and keeping your partners committed to impactful results. We’re looking for someone who is deeply entrepreneurial, comfortable setting their program’s vision and goals, and committed to audacious, impactful outcomes. If this is the right role for you, you love cross-departmental collaboration, you’re creative, and you’re driven - plus, you know how to have a blast while doing all of the above. Salary Range: The salary range for the role of Director of Partnerships is $90K - $120K for candidates based in SF, NYC or DC.  The salary range will be adjusted based on cost of living data for folks who live in less expensive regions.  Here’s why: we feel strongly that organizations should optimize for a consistent standard of living for all employees. About VoteAmerica VoteAmerica, formerly Turnout2020, is a female founded nonpartisan nonprofit organization with a team of elections and technology experts, including the founders of Vote.org and Vote.gov, in order to help drive record-shattering voter turnout. VoteAmerica will accomplish this via hyper-aggressive and targeted outreach to the millions of low and no-propensity voters who are generally neglected by partisan groups.  This isn’t just empty rhetoric: collectively we’ve registered about 20 million voters and run GOTV to tens of millions more in our past roles. Now we’re scaling up. VoteAmerica is a female-led organization. Role Description Partnerships can mean different things to different people, so let’s get the confusion out of the way: this particular role is not a fundraising or a grassroots coalition- building role. As the Director of Partnerships, you’ll build bold and scalable programs or campaigns between the corporate sector and VoteAmerica in order to advance VoteAmerica’s voter turnout priorities. As such, you’ll be the expert in how corporate sector audiences, products, values, policies, or personnel might help millions of Americans get to the polls. Then you’ll conceptualize, pitch, and manage the partnerships that make those opportunities a reality. In order to be successful in this role, you’ll need to: Develop Partnerships Vision + Strategy

Work under the direction of and in collaboration with the CEO to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the Partnerships department that amplifies VoteAmerica’s strategic initiatives. 

Deeply understand VoteAmerica’s products, programs, and tools. 

Draft in-depth outlines for each of the plan’s partnership priorities, including theory of change, issue-area briefs, target relationships, and goals.

Manage team’s budget and resources.

Drive Partnerships Implementation + Execution

Develop, pitch, and close strategic partnership opportunities with companies and corporate groups.

Manage, and oversee partnership implementation, including research, messaging, relationship development, and serving as the primary point of day-to-day contact.

Act as liaison between external partners and internal departments.

Cultivate long-term relationships with partners and other stakeholders in key positions.

Evaluate and report on partnership results and mission impact.

You should meet several of the following minimum requirements:

5+ years experience in a strategic partnerships role

Demonstrated experience sourcing and cultivating partnerships between corporate and social good sector.

Experience managing large and high-visibility projects with cross-functional interdependencies. 

Proven ability to determine and measure impact of projects.

Strong writing, oral communication, and research skills, capable of driving programmatic messaging and meeting with key partners without significant oversight.

A clear understanding of diversity and inclusion, and how this impacts your work.

Ability to manage multiple projects, juggle priorities, and direct non-direct reports or consultants.

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced scaling startup environment with evolving responsibilities

Ability to travel.

Bonus points if you have:

Experience building mission driven partnerships in civic technology? Apply immediately.

SaaS, B2B experience

Worked on social good, CSR, policy, or community teams at corporations

Working in nonprofits or social businesses on program design

Acted as a program spokesperson with media outlets 

Significant responsibility over the development and execution of a successful issue advocacy campaign

Building cross-sector relationships and/or a rolodex of key contacts nationwide 

Experience in the election-related issues

Some of the benefits of working here:

Outspoken, queer, female CEO

Short commute. We all work from home and it is just the best. 

Parent friendly policies. If you need to take 3-5pm off every day to get your kids from school and make after school snacks, we're totally cool with that. 

Excellent medical coverage. Full health, dental, and vision for employees and generous employer subsidies for dependent children.

Generous time off. Unlimited paid vacation with leadership approval.

Retirement. We offer a 401(k) because we want you to retire one day.

Highly competent, down to earth, and humble team.

Awesome slack channels. #pets, #politics, and #random are our favs.

  How to apply:

You’ll need a resume and the ability to answer a handful of short questions. We don't require a cover letter, because you don't want to write one and we don't want to read one.    Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and we will accept applications until the role is filled.  We are, however, looking to fill this role ASAP, so you should apply as soon as you can. VoteAmerica is an equal opportunity employer. This means that we don't discriminate against people because of their race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, personal appearance, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, or political affiliation. We cannot provide sponsorship for those requiring visas or work permits.

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Part-time Administrative Assistant Position

COMPASS Science Communication seeks motivated candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant. COMPASS is a non-profit organization that empowers scientists to engage in the public discourse about the environment.

You can learn more about our mission and the change we seek in the world by visiting our website, our blog, and checking out our theory of change (pdf).

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant (AA) is a part time (20 hours/week) position based in Portland, Oregon.  The AA will primarily work with the Director of Finance and Administration to provide financial and administrative support for the rest of the organization.  This will require the ability to work within structured systems, as well as a high level of innovation and independence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The AA will divide his or her time between:

(a)    Providing support for financial systems and duties, including opening mail, making bank deposits, collecting and recording organization credit card charges, working with staff to insure accurate and timely time tracking, grant tracking, and support for using COMPASS’ budget tools.  The AA will also be the primary back up to the Director of Finance and Administration for duties such as payroll, check writing, and miscellaneous financial reporting

(b)    Managing and updating the organizational Salesforce database.  Provide staff with training and support in using and improving the Salesforce database and data tracking or gathering systems.

©    Managing and maintain the Portland, Oregon office

(d)    Providing administrative support to the Executive Director as needed.  These duties include making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, providing logistical support for board and staff retreats, and other events as required

(e)    Providing other administrative assistance to COMPASS programs or team members as needed. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other support as needed, such as:

Trouble-shooting technology needs

Working with other organizational staff to identify solutions to internal workflow or other administrative challenges

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have:

Desire to support the design and implementation of highly professional meetings, workshops, briefings, trainings, and other events

Interest and competence in learning new processes, technologies, and tools quickly

Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Aptitude for organizing people and generating effective workflows and systems

Ability to work in an environment that requires a proactive approach and fast turn-around times

Ability to remain calm under pressure

A work style that combines tenacity, creativity and the ability to quickly solve problems

Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to give and receive direct and constructive feedback

High proficiency with office productivity software including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), iWork (Pages and Keynote), PDF creation and merging, Salesforce, and calendaring

Proficiency with Mac systems and programs, including Pages and Keynote

Proficiency with online communication and file sharing tools such as Skype, Dropbox, Google Apps, and Evernote

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

Previous event coordination experience

Appreciation for COMPASS’ mission and desire to help scientists make their science matter

An undergraduate degree

Knowledge of non-profit accounting and financial systems

Education and Experience

Two years of office or administrative non-profit experience preferred.

Organizational Relationships

This position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration, and will work closely with them on many projects. This position will also be accountable to other program staff for events. In particular, Administrative Assistant will be accountable to the Executive Director and other team members when working on training or engagement events. They will also be expected to interact regularly with the rest of the COMPASS team.

Physical Demands

The job predominantly involves working at a desk as well as occasional local and domestic travel (car, plane, train, etc). Physical requirements while working in the office will include the ability to sit for long periods of time, perform extended computer-based research, keying data into the computer, conducting business by phone, reaching, standing, bending and lifting up to 25 pounds. Physical demands while traveling include being able to sit for long periods of time, being able to spend significant amounts of time standing or walking (i.e. walking around a room distributing things to participants/picking things up from them, going back and forth between support staff working at a hotel and an event), and carrying or moving up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Shared office space in the Portland, Oregon COMPASS office. The office is currently shared with three other COMPASS staff members.  Other COMPASS team members are located in other offices, and will primarily interact with the AA via Skype.

Compensation and Location

This is a part-time position at approximately 20 hours per week and based in the Portland, Oregon office.  The rate of pay is $16.00 - $20.00 depending on experience and qualifications.  COMPASS offers a competitive benefits package including partially paid medical and dental insurance for part-time employees, paid time off, and an annual public transportation pass.

Application Deadline and How to Apply

The application deadline is December 31, 2017. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references as one single PDF to Mr. Kelly Reardon, at kelly.reardon@COMPASSscicomm.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPASS is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions.  Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

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How do I get time off of work to attend addiction rehab?

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How do I get time off of work to attend addiction rehab?

The first step in recovering from drug abuse or alcohol abuse is realizing and accepting that you have a problem. Everything else will surface from there. It may be hard to think logical and convince yourself that you need to attend treatment, along with so many other questions that are racing through your mind. If you’re a parent and have young kids, finding suitable long-term child care that you’re confident with may be expensive. Finding a family member or a friend that is willing and able to help may be a better option.

For many, the essential concern will be how to survive financially while out of work and how their bills are going to get paid. Many individuals will not be able to work for the time being when choosing a residential or outpatient drug treatment program. The ability of having a job during alcohol or drug rehab is a huge factor for many Americans.  In many cases, people think that keeping a job is more important than getting help. When having this mind set, it will only last for so long then eventually backfire. Addicts that don’t treat their addiction, will end up bringing their problems to work and may result in being let go due to having repetitive and ongoing problems effecting their work ethic.

Can I lose my job if my boss knows that I’m an addict and need treatment?

This is another burden for many professionals in the same difficult dilemma. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees from being discriminated against because of a disability. Under this act, it defines what qualifies as a disability. People who struggle with alcohol/drugs are considered to have a disability under this law.

Here’s where it gets tricky, if your job performance is being affected because of your drinking, your employer has every right to fire you. They first have to prove that your quality of performance is poor, or that you are lacking what they expect from you.  If you choose to get help before your employer takes any disciplinary action, they cannot fire you for past mistakes or poor quality of work.

People taking advantage and using illegal drugs are not protected by the ADA. The act protects someone that has a history of drug use but is in recovery for it. It also protects someone that is no longer using and attending treatment. Your employer has the right to drug test you as needed. If you have a problem and know it, it is best if you take the initiative and seek help now.

Your addiction may be causing issues at work. If it continues, it can eventually lead to you getting fired. This means no income, and can result in you losing everything that you worked so hard your whole life for (family, your home, etc).  It’s not like it stops when you get to work, then once you’re done, you pick it back up. You are using while working. If you have an addiction, it most likely is already affecting your work ethic. People with addictions often:

Take unapproved or obscure leave.

Arrive late.

Takes advantage of sick time.

Has patterns of absence (certain days or after payday).

Take absences due to “accidents or emergencies”.

Frequently misses deadlines.

Turns in incomplete work

Fails to meet production quotas

Always has excuses for late or incomplete work

Produces poor work ethic

Has problems with coworkers or becomes aggressive towards them

Is distant

Research has shown that alcohol abuse alone costs American employers 33 to 68 billion dollars per year. With this being said, not being able to miss work to get help for your addiction isn’t believable. Most jobs would want you to get the help when having a problem and there would be no issue accommodating you, rather than keeping a worker that has a problem and continues to slack off.  Rates of addiction seem to be much higher among the unemployed rather than the individuals that are employed. If you rely on your addiction, it will only be a matter of time before you will find yourself without a job.

Can an employer fire you while you are away getting treatment?

It all depends on who you are employed by. In most cases, using drugs can be a good enough reason for getting fired by your employer. You would be putting not only your job at risk, but you would be putting yourself at risk as well.

If you are not actively using, some employers will have accommodating policies giving attention to employee’s detainment after drug or alcohol treatment, or will be under union contract to treat the employee with certain regulations. For those without clear guidelines, the Family and Medical Leave Act can often fill in the gaps.

According to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an employee can get up to 12 weeks of leave (either paid or unpaid) every 12 months in order to treat their addiction that constrains them from working. This includes going to rehab, as long as there is no valid reasoning, such as poor work ethic due to your addiction.

Can I keep my job while in rehab?

Once an employee is accepted and takes a leave of absence, the employer must keep that position open until the approved time of leave expires. The employer must keep the health coverage of the employee as well.  The problem with the FMLA is that it only applies to companies with fifty or more employees. A person can lose coverage if there are any details missed due to complicated rules that surrounded the application of a FMLA based leave. If you are unsure if your able to keep your job with your employer when entering rehab, speak to an employment lawyer in your state, they can give you more accurate information.

What exactly is FMLA?

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a United States federal law that covers employers and provides employees job-protected and unpaid leave for skillful medical and family reasoning.  Medical and family qualifications include: personal or family illness, family military leave, pregnancy, adoption, or fostering a child. FMLA leave may only be taken for substance abuse treatment provided by a health care provider or by a provider of health care services on referral by a health care provider. Employees having a leave of absence due to addiction, instead of treatment, doesn’t qualify under the FMLA act.

Employers cannot take action against an employee if they have devoted his or her right to take FMLA leave for substance abuse treatment. If the employer has a permanent policy, applied in a non-discriminatory manner, that has been provided to all employees under assured circumstances, an employee may be let go for using substances. The employee may then be terminated whether he or she is presently taking FMLA leave. An employee may also be eligible to take FMLA leave to take care of a family member who is receiving treatment for addiction and the employer is not allowed to take action against the employee.

Who Can Use FMLA Leave?

You must work for a covered employer in order to take FMLA leave. Private employers with 50 or more employees are covered by the law. If you’re a private employer with less than 50 employees, you will not be covered but may qualify for family state and medical leave laws. Government agencies (including local, state and federal employers) and elementary and secondary schools are covered by the FMLA, no matter the amount of employees. You need to meet additional criteria to be eligible to take FMLA leave if you work for a covered company.

Not everyone who works for a covered employer is accepted. First, you must have worked for your employer for at least 12 months. You do not have to have worked for 12 months in a row (so seasonal work counts), but generally if you have a break in service that lasted more than seven years, you cannot calculate that period of employment prior to the seven-year break. Second, you must have worked for the employer for at least 1250 hours in the 12 months before you take leave. That works out to an average of about 24 hours per week over the course of a year. Lastly, you must work at a place where the employer has at least 50 employees within 75 miles of your worksite. Even if your employer has more than 50 employees, they can’t be spread out and if there are not 50 employees within 75 miles of where you work, you will not qualify to take FMLA leave. Airline Flight Attendants/Flight Crew Employees Due to non-traditional work schedules, airline flight attendants and flight crew members are subject to special eligibility requirements under the FMLA. You meet the hours of work requirement if, during the 12 months prior to your need for leave, you have worked or been paid for at least 60% of your applicable monthly guarantee, and have worked or been paid for at least 504 hours, not including personal commute time, or time spent on vacation, medical or sick leave.

HIPPA Laws

This kind of law also helps cover addicts wanting to go to addiction treatment. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security arrangements for securing medical information. The act, which was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in August 1996, consists of 5 sections, or titles:

HIPAA Title I protects health insurance coverage for people who lose or change jobs. It also restricts group health plans from denying coverage to people with particular illnesses and pre-existing conditions, and from setting life time coverage limitations.

HIPAA Title II directs the United States Department of Health and Human Services to develop nationwide requirements for processing electronic health care deals. It needs health care companies to execute safe and secure electronic access to health data and to stay in compliance with privacy policies set by HHS.

HIPAA Title III consists of tax-related arrangements and standards for treatment.

HIPAA Title IV further more specifies medical insurance reform, consisting of arrangements for people with pre-existing conditions and those looking for continued protection.

HIPAA Title V deals with arranging company-owned life insurance coverage and treatment to those who lose their U.S. citizenship for income tax purposes.

In IT circles, sticking to HIPAA Title II is exactly what many people indicate when they describe HIPAA compliance. Likewise referred to as the Administrative Simplification provisions, Title II consists of the following HIPAA compliance requirements:

National Provider Identifier Standard- Each health care entity, consisting of people, employers, health plans and healthcare providers, need to have a distinct 10-digit nationwide provider identifier number, or NPI.

Transactions and Code Sets Standards- Health care companies should follow a standardized system for electronic information interchange (EDI) in order to send and process insurance coverage claims.

HIPAA Privacy Rule- Formally known as the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information, this guideline develops nationwide requirements to secure patient health information.

HIPAA Security Rule- The Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information sets requirements for patient data security.

HIPAA Enforcement Rule- This guideline develops standards for examinations into HIPAA compliance infractions.

In 2013, the HIPAA Omnibus Rule was put in place by HHS to execute adjustments to HIPAA in accordance with standards set in 2009 by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act concerning the obligations of service partners of covered entities. The omnibus guideline has increased penalties for HIPAA compliance violations to an optimum of $1.5 million per incident.

HIPAA offenses can be rather expensive for health care companies. Initially, the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule within the omnibus set of regulation requires entities and any afflicted company partners to inform clients following a data breach. In addition to the notification expenses, health care companies can experience fines after HIPAA audits mandated by the HITECH Act and performed by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Providers might then deal with criminal charges originating from offenses of the HIPAA privacy and security guidelines.

Organizations can reduce their threat of regulative action through HIPAA compliance training programs. The OCR has 6 curricula on adhering to the privacy and security guidelines; a variety of consultancies and training groups provide programs as well. Healthcare providers may then decide to produce their own training programs, which frequently incorporates each company’s present HIPAA privacy and security policies, the HITECH Act, mobile phone management processes and other suitable standards.

While there is no main HIPAA compliance accreditation program, training business uses accreditation qualifications to show an understanding of the standards and policies defined by the act.

Is drug addiction considered a disability?

Filing for Social Security Disability with a Drug Addiction Diagnosis is not possible at this moment to get Social Security Disability advantages based exclusively on Drug Addiction. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will not grant disability benefits to individuals with disabilities that have been triggered or intensified by addiction.

If Drug Addiction is considered immaterial to your disability, it is possible that the SSA will give your disability claim. Nevertheless, if the SSA finds that your addiction primarily impacts your impairment, it will not grant your application for impairment advantages.

Does short term disability cover rehab?

Direct costs of drug and alcohol rehabilitation will typically be covered by most health insurance plans. But you may be asking how you can afford to leave work to enter a treatment facility. Your everyday living expenses will continue, but what about your income? When it comes to short term disability insurance may cover drug rehabilitation. Policy exclusion language is the first item to consider when deciding whether your short-term disability policy covers drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Every private policy will include a list of items excluded from coverage. Read your policy carefully and look for language addressing mental illness, and addiction recovery.

There is no exact answer to whether every short-term disability policy covers drug and alcohol addiction. Each insurer is different. Each policy issued by an insurer contains different policy exclusions. Some do, and some do not. Some do under specific circumstances.

Don’t Let Money Hit the Breaks

Even though people seeking addiction treatment have comfort in the knowledge that there is job security during their medical leave for addiction, there is still the obstacle of financial hardship since the FMLA is an unpaid leave. However, there are solutions to this problem.  For instance, under certain conditions, employers can choose to substitute accrued paid leave (such as sick or vacation leave) for FMLA leave while you are in rehab for your drug or alcohol addiction. If this is not an option for you, there may be funding through private or disability insurances available.

If you have the funds available, you should plan ahead of time on how you will pay your bills, some ideas are to designate a family member or friend that you 100% trust and have a list of the bills you need paid and how to access your funds. An easier way to handle your finances is to have them paid ahead of time or have them automatically taken out of your account. There are many different options that can help you handle this stress while in recovery.

Make That Call

Addiction is tough, and making the commitment to get help is never easy. However, people seeking assistance for their addictions should consider FMLA leave or HIPPA laws and see what options are available to them. Thanks to FMLA leave and HIPPA laws, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for many addicts.

If you are considering entering rehab for your addiction, please call now. Our admissions coordinators will help you with all of the forms needed to help you qualify to use FMLA or HIPPA laws to get the addiction treatment you need.

Returning to Work After Drug Rehab

An extensive drug or alcohol rehabilitation process makes the addict feel normal enough that he or she can return to their normal life style. If you have left your addiction behind you and have finally decided to re-enter the normal world with zeal and courage, then you will have to display your mental power and face the world. The good news is that by the time you try and take your first step after rehabilitation, you have already gotten better.

Reconciling the problems that you will face upon completing rehab will depend on your willpower. If you take all these problems personally, you might once again seek refuge in drugs or alcohol and this is less than desirable.

There will be pressure at home, at work and in daily life routines. Your family, friends and co-workers might look over your shoulder to make sure you are not indulging in the habit and this might irritate you. But, if you take this attitude positively, chances are you would be able to take the pressure and tag along with them.

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Corgibytes: Technical Sales Manager

Headquarters: Ashland, VA URL: https://corgibytes.com

Does helping technology executives achieve their goals bring you joy? Are you enthusiastic about development practices that make codebases more stable, scalable, and secure? Is it fun for you to make technical concepts accessible to broader audiences? Are you a self-motivated and proactive person who loves being an integrator between business and engineering teams? If so, Corgibytes is looking for a Technical Sales Manager to join our team, and it sounds like it could be you! 

   Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be a driving force of the Corgibytes sales team. Our ideal candidate is gifted when it comes to developing strong relationships, has direct experience modernizing software, is an outstanding communicator, loves finding solutions to problems, and possesses a strong drive to achieve results. 

  This remote position is full-time (30-40 hrs per week) with lots of flexibility over where and when you work. Travel is sometimes needed, but not often. As for time zones we work in, the vast majority of our customer base is in the United States, with the occasional few in Europe. 

  The base rate is US$43.27/hour (which comes to $90k/year at a 40 hour week) plus commission for successfully meeting delivery targets. We pay our staff hourly to provide the most scheduling flexibility. 

BENEFITS INCLUDE 

Lots of schedule flexibility

Paid Time Off - up to 240 hours (6 forty-hour work weeks) per year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Paid time for professional development

Weekly yoga/meditation classes

All-team on-site retreats about once per year

WHAT CORGIBYTES DOES 

Corgibytes is a boutique consultancy that specializes in modernizing software. Think of your favorite HGTV remodeling show, but with code. 

  At Corgibytes, we approach our work through the lens of these core values: 

Act With Empathy: Listening and understanding is at the very heart of our culture. Consider the people who are impacted by your work: your clients, your users, your teammates, and even your future self.

Adopt a Growth Mindset: Constantly find ways to expand your knowledge and learn new things. Your intelligence and talent are not fixed; they’re developed over time through perseverance, dedication, and hard work.

Calm the Chaos: Urgency leads to errors, frenzy to frustration. We focus on developing the steady working rhythm and calm mind that works best for solving complex problems.

Communication is Just as Important as Code: No one at Corgibytes identifies themselves as a “technical” or “non-technical” because everyone is both. Practice both types of skills regularly.

Craft in Context: Match your solution to the situation. Sometimes it’s a quick and dirty prototype to prove a concept. When the stakes are high, spending extra time getting it right is the best way to go.

Does this sound like you? Awesome! We live these values every day, and they’re a guide in making decisions, no matter how small. They’ve helped us develop a culture where folks are autonomous, responsible, and work hard without feeling burned out or like they have to choose between family and work. We’re the type of company where it’s common to see a toddler bouncing on a knee during a meeting. As an intentionally distributed team, we focus more on results than micromanagement. Our core values are key to our culture, as are our pillars of autonomy, balance, inclusion, and trust. 

  Our founders are recognized thought-leaders in the world of software modernization, keynoting frequently at software conferences around the world, writing articles in respected periodicals, blogging about their ideas, and interviewing software leaders on their podcast. We’re looking for someone who can help us respond to and nurture inbound leads that are generated from our content marketing while also being proactive in seeking out new opportunities using effective outbound techniques. 

  If you’re interested in this type of position — if you enjoy translating deep technical concepts, meeting new people, finding ways to attract potential new clients, rolling up your sleeves to just get the job done — but don’t quite have all the experience we’ve described, we encourage you to apply anyway! Many skills are transferable. 

WHAT YOU’D BE DOING 

Develop strong relationships with potential new clients to establish how our services can help them solve their legacy code pain points.

Respond promptly to inbound sales inquiries.

Document interactions with prospective clients by keeping detailed meeting notes.

Discover prospective customers and develop new target segments.

Monitor and report sales and sales revenue metrics.

Forecast sales and share with the executive team.

Collaborate closely with developers to translate deep technical concepts into actionable recommendations for key decision-makers.

Produce contractual documents such as Proposals, Master Services Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Statements of Work by leveraging existing templates.

Coordinate final contract approval with legal.

Research and respond to Requests for Proposals and similar opportunities.

Work closely with Accounts Coordinator and assist with client onboarding by setting clear expectations and making introductions to the delivery team.

Oversee and improve the sales process to consistently meet and exceed sales goals.

Work closely with the marketing team to generate inbound leads.

Keep Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool up to date by regularly maintaining and updating sales and client records. (We currently use Pipedrive.)

Create automated workflows to help manage work more efficiently.

Coordinate sales details by managing schedules, ensuring important documents are signed and communicating relevant information.

Contribute to the company blog with articles that describe and demonstrate Corgibytes’ technical philosophy.

Assist in the delivery of Code Inspections™, a report that provides technical recommendations to executives.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

SKILLS 

Exceptional ability to synthesize and communicate highly-technical information, particularly in written form.

Understands technical practices associated with modernizing legacy systems (refactoring, TDD, CI/CD, containerization, etc.)

Builds rapport quickly and forges strong relationships with technology executives.

Picks up the concepts of various technologies quickly and can accurately describe how they can be leveraged to achieve business goals and objectives.

Excellent organizational and task-management skills.

Strong ability to explain services as solutions (no “pushy sales”).

Practices relationship-based selling and customer service principles to develop trust and navigate complexity.

Diligent follow up and ability to manage the details of multiple concurrent opportunities.

Discovers and develops new opportunities through effective investigation and outreach.

Communicates effectively with technology executives (CTOs, CIOs, VPs of Engineering, etc.) and thoroughly understands the challenges and aspirations of this market segment.

  EXPERIENCE 

Previous role as a sales engineer, software developer, product owner/manager, technical coach, agile coach, scrum master, or a similar position with a proven track record of identifying opportunities and exceeding customer expectations.

Forged and managed strategic partnerships or similar types of long-term mutually beneficial relationships.

Worked with engineering and business teams to help these groups clearly understand the benefits, value, timeline, prioritization, impact, and expectations of a software project.

Demonstrated ability to grow and expand opportunities through effective relationship building.

WHAT WE CONSIDER AN ASSET 

Joyfully discusses the philosophy and practices of modernizing software.

Deep familiarity with the content on the Corgibytes blog and podcast.

Connections to established networks of technology leaders.

Specific examples of growing revenue through sales activity.

Commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Experience working in a growing company, leading a team, and/or being an entrepreneur.

Education, certificates, or work experience in the areas of software development, sales, and/or business.

Ability to build software.

Familiarity with Brené Brown’s body of work.

Experience working on a remote team.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (visible or invisible), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We believe in creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where people can show up as their authentic selves. Our CEO was featured in the book Erasing Institutional Bias: How to Create Systemic Change for Organizational Inclusion by Dr. Tiffany Jana for some of the ideas she has implemented. 

To apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScawEAeRWXfvGgQ-76zplMtqRQYBYLXGCDOpgmYJUYUiPDIGg/viewform

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Position Announcement: COMPASS Administrative Associate

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:

COMPASS Administrative Associate

COMPASS seeks motivated candidates for the position of Administrative Associate. COMPASS empowers scientists to engage in the public discourse about the environment.

You can learn more about our mission and the change we seek in the world by visiting our website, our blog, and checking out our theory of change (pdf).

Position Summary

The Administrative Associate (AA) is a part time (20 hours/week) position based in Portland, Oregon.  The AA will primarily work with the Director of Finance and Administration to provide financial and administrative support for the rest of the organization.  This will require the ability to work within structured systems, as well as a high level of innovation and independence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The AA will divide his or her time between:

(a)    Providing support for financial systems and duties, including opening mail, making bank deposits, collecting and recording organization credit card charges, working with staff to insure accurate and timely time tracking, grant tracking, and support for using COMPASS’ budget tools.  The AA will also be the primary back up to the Director of Finance and Administration for duties such as payroll, check writing, and miscellaneous financial reporting

(b)    Managing and updating the organizational Salesforce database.  Provide staff with training and support in using and improving the Salesforce database and data tracking or gathering systems.

©    Managing and maintain the Portland, Oregon office

(d)    Providing administrative support to the Executive Director as needed.  These duties include making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, providing logistical support for board and staff retreats, and other events as required

(e)    Providing other administrative assistance to COMPASS programs or team members as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other support as needed, such as:

Trouble-shooting technology needs

Working with other organizational staff to identify solutions to internal workflow or other administrative challenges

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have:

Desire to support the design and implementation of highly professional meetings, workshops, briefings, trainings, and other events

Interest and competence in learning new processes, technologies, and tools quickly

Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Aptitude for organizing people and generating effective workflows and systems

Ability to work in an environment that requires a proactive approach and fast turn-around times

Ability to remain calm under pressure

A work style that combines tenacity, creativity and the ability to quickly solve problems

Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to give and receive direct and constructive feedback

High proficiency with office productivity software including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), iWork (Pages and Keynote), PDF creation and merging, Salesforce, and calendaring

Proficiency with Mac systems and programs, including Pages and Keynote

Proficiency with online communication and file sharing tools such as Skype, Dropbox, Google Apps, and Evernote 

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

Previous event coordination experience

Appreciation for COMPASS’ mission and desire to help scientists make their science matter

An undergraduate degree

Knowledge of non-profit accounting and financial systems

Education and Experience

Two years of office or administrative non-profit experience preferred.

Organizational Relationships

This position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration, and will work closely with them on many projects. This position will also be accountable to other program staff for events. In particular, Administrative Associate will be accountable to the Executive Director and other team members when working on training or engagement events. They will also be expected to interact regularly with the rest of the COMPASS team.

Physical Demands

The job predominantly involves working at a desk as well as occasional local and domestic travel (car, plane, train, etc). Physical requirements while working in the office will include the ability to sit for long periods of time, perform extended computer-based research, keying data into the computer, conducting business by phone, reaching, standing, bending and lifting up to 25 pounds. Physical demands while traveling include being able to sit for long periods of time, being able to spend significant amounts of time standing or walking (i.e. walking around a room distributing things to participants/picking things up from them, going back and forth between support staff working at a hotel and an event), and carrying or moving up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Shared office space in the Portland, Oregon COMPASS office. The office is currently shared with three other COMPASS staff members.  Other COMPASS staff are located in other offices, and will primarily interact with the AA via Skype.

Compensation and Location

This is a part-time position at approximately 20 hours per week and based in the Portland, Oregon office.  The rate of pay is $16.00 - $20.00 depending on experience and qualifications.  COMPASS offers a competitive benefits package including partially paid medical and dental insurance for part-time employees, paid time off, and an annual public transportation pass.

Application Deadline and How to Apply

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references as one single PDF to Kelly Reardon, at kelly.reardon@COMPASSscicomm.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPASS is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions.  Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.