Summer Opportunity with Keio University Students

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Want to get involved with international students this summer? The UW ISP Office (International Specialized Programs) is looking for friendly, responsible and outgoing UW students to take part in a specialized English language and Environmental Studies program for Keio University, one of Japan’s most prestigious universities.

What we’re looking for:  Current UW students or Spring-quarter graduates who can live in UW dorms from August 4th – August 24th as roommates, UW/Seattle guides, and English language partners for Keio University students. We ask that you be available most evenings to eat dinner with the students and to organize and attend fun activities like shopping in U-Village, Frisbee at Denny Field, or attending a Mariners or Sounders game.

What you get: The Keio program provides dorms and meal cards for the duration of the program. If you are selected, you’ll develop great friendships, build your resume, learn about Japan, and have an incredible time. Previous participants have called it “the most important international experience” of their lives!

If you wish to apply or are interested in learning more about this opportunity and are anative English speaker, send your resume and cover letter to Joe Marino by 5 pm on May 13th at the latest!

Ticket Sales Manager, Fresh Film & Speaker Series

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Ticket Sales Manager, Fresh Film & Speaker Series

Volunteer Opportunity

Our super-food-powered team is looking for a Ticket Sales Manager to join us in producing a fun and inspiring dinner theater and speaker series catered by Thrive (http://www.generationthrive.com). This is an outstanding opportunity to work with seasoned professionals on a successful project that will expand your portfolio, leadership skills, and professional contacts.

The time commitment is estimated to average 5 hours per week starting immediately and going through January 2014, with increasing need of up to 10 hours per week in the July-September timeframe. Most work will be done via phone, email, and Google docs. Team calls take place on Sundays from 6:15-7pm.

Key deliverables:

  • Develop and lead a team of 2-5 volunteers who will support you in all activities related to selling tickets to the Fresh Film & Speaker Series

  • Develop and implement plan for selling event tickets

  • Manage event ticket sales and work with Marketing Manager to ensure event is promoted to meet ticket sales goals

    • This includes working with Thrive to select an online ticketing vendor and ensure streamlined processes that work with their existing systems

  • May provide support to Sponsor Leaders in procuring sponsors

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Prior successful experience generating event ticket sales or registrations

  • A high level of integrity and commitment, and exceptional communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.

  • A passion for healthy eating and for providing educational opportunities for healthy eating to the community.

Interested candidates, please send an email describing the following to Karina Miller atkarina.mill3r@gmail.com.

1. Why you are interested in this project

2. What you want to get out of your participation in this project

3. A description of similar projects you’ve worked on or roles you’ve held and/or your resume

Event Marketing Manager, Fresh Film & Speaker Series

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Event Marketing Manager, Fresh Film & Speaker Series

Volunteer Opportunity

Our super-food-powered team is looking for an Event Marketing Manager to join us in producing a fun and inspiring dinner theater and speaker series catered by Thrive (http://www.generationthrive.com). This is an outstanding opportunity to work with seasoned professionals on a successful project that will expand your portfolio, leadership skills, and professional contacts.


The time commitment is estimated to average 5 hours per week starting immediately and going through January 2014, with increasing need of up to 10 hours per week in the July-September timeframe. Most work will be done via phone, email, and Google docs. Team calls take place on Sundays from 6:15-7pm.


Key deliverables:

    • Develop and lead a team of 2-5 volunteers who will support you in all activities related to marketing of the Fresh Film and Speaker Series

    • Develop and implement a creative event marketing plan to promote the event and our event sponsors that includes:

  • Email campaigns to existing mailing lists

  • Online and social media marketing and advertising

  • Community promotion through local businesses and organizations

  • Word-of-mouth buzz

  • Lead development and production of all collateral in conjunction with Thrive’s marketing staff

  • Work closely with Sales Manager (sponsors and ticketing) to support sales goals


Ideal candidates will have:

  • Successful experience promoting one or more events of similar size and scope (100-200 attendees per event) using similar methods (email, online, social media, community). Prior experience working with graphic designers and producing collateral. We will consider current marketing/business students, as well as entry-level and experienced professionals.

  • A high level of integrity and commitment, and exceptional communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.

  • A passion for healthy eating and for providing educational opportunities for healthy eating to the community.


Interested candidates, please send an email describing the following to Karina Miller at karina.mill3r@gmail.com.

1. Why you are interested in this project

2. What you want to get out of your participation in this project

3. A description of similar projects you’ve worked on or roles you’ve held and/or your resume