[Imc-supervisors] Re: any candidates?

Tue Aug 18 15:06:21 CDT 2009

BTP has received one completed application and two serious inquiries (we
expect applications from both inquiries).  We've been telling people that
the deadline is extended until 8/25.  I would like to move ahead with hiring
someone if we have found a good applicant by 8/25.

Suzanne

On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 2:22 PM, Nicole Pion <nicole.pion at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> How are applications looking?  How long do we want to extend the deadline
> I've been posting it to at least the 25th.
>
> Thanks SO much, Suzanne for posting to Smile Politely.  Once we decide on
> the deadline change, we can just post a comment with the extension.
>
> I've just updated the IMC site to make the application process more clear
> and explain the benefits:  (
> http://ucimc.org/content/ucimc-hire-8-state-americorps-fall-applications-requested).
> Please take a look at the new text.
>
> Also, I have linked the BTP to their site and TBP to their site (both sites
> should be updated once we decide how long to extend the deadline and could
> also be edited with the new "how to apply" info).  For the other listings I
> have created links to other articles on the IMC homepage, where the entire
> job description is posted.  I think this will really help.
>
> Below is a list of links and passwords/usernames for websites I have used
> for posting the positions.  Now all groups will be able to
> edit/update/re-post the position descriptions:
>
> UIUC Career Center:  https://tcc-uiuc-csm.symplicity.com/employers/
> nicole at ucimc.org / 202bwy
> After you log in, click the tab for "jobs" and all the IMC jobs will
> appear.  Just click on the job you wish to edit.
>
> Parkland Career center email: nicole at ucimc.org,  log in: ucimc password:
> jobs
> http://www.collegecentral.com/CCNEngine/SELogin.CFM?UnivCode=PRK
>
> Craiglist can be done pretty easily by individuals.  If your job is not
> posted there, please add it!  A quick search today did not show any IMC jobs
> listed.  Some of them were deleted and I"m not sure why (maybe they were
> confused an thought that these were volunteer positions, so I suggest
> including the updated benefits of service blurb).  I'll try to repost for
> the building coordinator position but I encourage everyone to repost here.
>
> I'm trying to reset my NAMAC (National Alliance for Media, Arts & Culture)
> user/pass word and will send it out shortly.
>
> I would like to hand over some of this recruiting over to the groups doing
> the hiring since I really need to shift my focus to fundraising.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Nicole
>
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 3:23 PM, Danielle Chynoweth <
> danielle at prometheusradio.org> wrote:
>
>> Thanks NICOLE-
>>
>> News Gazette ads aren't worth the paper they are printed on. Fliers
>> will help. Smilepolitely may donate if asked. This town is asleep
>> until mid august. Let's extend the deadline and all of us need to do a
>> big recruitment push. We need to reach out beyond our networks and
>> insist on diverse applicants before closing the pool. I can help with
>> this.
>>
>> Danielle
>>
>> On Friday, August 14, 2009, Nicole Pion <nicole.pion at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Hi Suzanne, Susan, and IMC-supervisors,
>> >
>> > How are the applications looking for the pother groups?  I had one
>> candidate apply through the AmeriCorps page. I emailed her asking for a
>> resume and cover letter and am waiting for her reply.  For all the
>> > positions, I have had at least 8-10 people contact me about applying and
>> they are putting their applications together now.  It may still
>> > need some time.  As Brian Dolinar pointed out, a lot of folks are away
>> > now but will be back in town shortly.
>> > We have till mid/late September to get the AmeriCorps started, so we
>> > can always renew the postings and extend the deadline.    (Sorry, my
>> information from the state commission keeps changing).
>> >
>> > I am concerned, but we can extend the deadline if need be.  I think it
>> takes a little time to get applications in order.  Also, we can hire
>> students or people with other sources of income.  This is different from the
>> VISTA rules.  So, while we don't want a full time student or someone with a
>> part time job, this really opens up the applicant pool.
>> >
>> > For now:
>> > I9
>> > Please send this notice to any and all list serves open to you. If
>> anyone has any ideas for how we can spread the word, please let the list
>> > know.  If someone could price out an ad in the news gazette, perhaps we
>> can
>> > make it about all 8 positions and direct ppl to the ucimc website.   It
>> is really expensive to post on Illinoishomepage.net - $149 per job!  We
>> didn't budget for  this, but it is certainly worth considering
>> alternatives.  Anyone with a contact at Smile Politely??  A story there
>> might reach more young people.
>> >
>> > Please let me know your thoughts.
>> >
>> > Nicole
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 2:59 PM, Suzanne Linder <
>> suzanne.linder at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > It's already on craigslist (
>> http://chambana.craigslist.org/search/npo?query=+).  I wonder if we need
>> to pay to put it in the News-Gazette?  At one point there was a problem
>> putting it on the americorps site and I've been hoping that then that gets
>> resolved we might get some applications but I don't know.
>> >
>> >
>> > Suzanne
>> >
>> > On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Susan Porter Bruce <
>> susanpbruce at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > How about Craigs List? Nicole, what do you think?
>> >
>> > On Aug 14, 2009, at 1:53 PM, Suzanne wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > No! I'm starting to get nervous. I think we do need to find other ways.
>> >
>> > Suzanne
>> >
>> > On Aug 14, 2009, at 1:45 PM, Susan Porter Bruce <susanpbruce at yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi Suzanne,
>> >
>> > Has anyone shown interest in the Americorps job? do we need to figure
>> out other ways to advertise?
>> >
>> > Susan
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Nicole Pion
>> > Outreach and Development Adviser
>> > AmeriCorps CTC VISTA
>> > Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
>> >
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Nicole Pion
> Outreach and Development Adviser
> AmeriCorps CTC VISTA
> Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
>
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