Employer: Leadership Pathway
Expires: 08/01/2025
Venture Church is a growing church on the north side of Indianapolis. They have an opening for a Student Ministry Worship Resident. This is a great opportunity for a young student ministry leader looking to grow and lead alongside a gifted team. Venture is a fun and health place to work. We pride ourselves on healthy time dynamics, work/life balance, and healthy (albeit real and sometimes messy) church life. You could help blaze the residency trail and serve with us as we aim to equip you well for a life-long career in ministry.Expected Work Hours: 25-30 hours a weekExpected Monthly Pay: $1000 Monthly Reimbursement + Free Housing
Employer: Youth Frontiers, Inc.
Expires: 08/01/2025
SUMMARY: Retreat Facilitators facilitate interactive programs for students, grades 4th – 12th throughout the school year. Programming is primarily in person but may be virtual as well. Program facilitators work in teams of 2 – 3 retreat facilitators and musicians to deliver retreats that typically include specialized content rooted in positive character, games and activities.POSITION CLASSIFICATION:FLSA Exemption Status: ExemptWork Schedule: Full Time (10-month position Late July - Late May), Mon-Fri Location: In-Office/Mobile. Edina, MN, includes Midwest and National TravelBasis of Pay: SalaryDepartment: ProgramsInterview process begins now for an August 2025 start dateKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & DUTIES: Retreat Facilitation:Equip students and schools with language necessary to build character and respectful communities by delivering YF programming through music, activities, public speaking, and small/large group discussion.Facilitate roughly 3-4 interactive programs approximately 6-8 hours in length, to groups of 100+ students grades 4-12 each week, alongside 1-2 other YF staff. Retreats are off-site, at schools or other venues.Generate a fun, engaging, and productive atmosphere through music performance, games, and other media. Develop personal talks and/or music performances that align with program framework and meet expectations of program managers prior to retreat delivery. Coach peer leaders and other volunteers on effective small group facilitation.Travel to local Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, greater Midwest locations (WI, IA, ND, SD, NE) and nationally. Travel will be more frequent in the fall and winter targeting 40-50 nights per year (which equates to 10-15 weeks between Aug - May).Follow all YF policies in all interactions with school contacts, teachers, administrators, students, and other guests.General Administration:Attend team meetings, trainings, special events, and other meetings as scheduled throughout the year.Submit expense reports on a monthly basis for company credit card and personal reimbursements.Respond to communication, including email and phone calls, in a timely manner.Assist sales, programs logistics, internal operations, and other YF departments with other projects as assigned when not out on retreat. Report to YF office when not out on retreat, unless otherwise instructed.All positions at Youth Frontiers may perform other duties as assigned.
Employer: The Morton Arboretum
Expires: 08/01/2025
Are you a public relations professional who also shares a passion for the environment? Step into a role where your passion for public relations intersects with your love of nature, conversation, and environmental stewardship. The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned nonprofit offering a unique opportunity for a creative self-starter interested in nature and conservation. We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience writing press releases, responding to media inquiries, successfully pitching stories and interviews, communicating complex concepts into lay-friendly language for media outlets, and working with spokespeople. You’ll join a talented Marketing and Guest Experience team, working in a business casual office with the beauty of nature just outside your door! Position Summary: Advance The Morton Arboretum’s vision to plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together, and position the Arboretum as a leading tree science, conservation, and horticultural organization locally, nationally, and globally through public relations strategies. Essential Functions:Proactively identify, develop, and pursue story ideas that showcase the Arboretum’s leadership and expertise in tree science, conservation, urban and community forestry, and horticulture and secure coverage via media, podcasts, blog articles, social media, and other communications.Develop strategic media plans and draft media relations materials, including pitches, briefing materials, press releases, talking points, and media coverage reports, demonstrating writing excellence throughout. Continually cultivate relationships with key local, state, national, and international media writers and producers to pitch and secure stories. Serve as the Arboretum’s primary media contact for tree and plant science and horticulture stories, serving as a media spokesperson when necessary. Coordinate media interviews with Arboretum experts, and provide media spokesperson training and preparation. Oversee the media interview process from start to finish on assigned stories under the oversight of the director of public relations.Work collaboratively with the Arboretum’s Science and Conservation and Collections and Horticulture teams to develop an annual editorial plan that reflects priority stories for media outreach and social media engagement, showcasing the Arboretum’s tree and plant collections, horticulture expertise, and work of the Global Tree Conservation Program, Center for Tree Science, Chicago Region Trees Initiative, and ArbNet.Collaborate and coordinate with the social media specialist to develop engaging and informative science, conservation, and collections-related social media content. Collaborate with the marketing team, including the Arboretum’s photographer and video production specialist, on the development of messaging and visual assets, including b-roll and photos for media use. Shoot photos and video as needed.Analyze and report media coverage results in collaboration with the PR specialist responsible for generating reports.Conduct environmental media scans related to topics identified as relevant to Arboretum communications, for example, how trees impact climate change and share them with the department, and proactively identify trends and topics in the media where the Arboretum can contribute its thought leadership and expertise.Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values.Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Associate degree in public relations or related field required, bachelor’s degree preferred. 5+ years professional experience in public relations required, with proven record of media placements and effective press release and other PR material development. Excellent writing and speaking skills required. Experience in non-profit or higher education with a focus on science or conservation beneficial. Bilingual English-Spanish fluency a plus. Ability to communicate complex concepts into lay-friendly language for media outlets, with a track record of successfully pitching and placing these types of stories. Established media contacts a plus. Fundamental understanding of how to tell a compelling story to a variety of audiences, and a clear understanding of how public relations fits within an organization’s institutional goals. Ability to stay current with best practices and evolving trends in media relations, social media, and analytics required. Working knowledge of Cision media tracking software or other electronic media distribution and tracking service preferred. Proficiency with Google applications and experience with WordPress beneficial. Success Factors: Creative, clear communicator with knowledge of AP Style and the ability to adapt to and sustain a brand voice. Curious and driven to understand the Arboretum’s scientific work. Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and quickly with strong attention to detail. Self-starter, creative, innovative, and a knack for thinking “out of the box.” Ability to relate effectively with people of various backgrounds and ages, as part of an institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion. A commitment to, and ability to effectively convey, the Arboretum’s mission with genuine passion, and the willingness to continually learn about the programs and mission. Strong project and time management skills. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Physical Demands: Work requires some physical activity: traversing over all types of terrain, in various weather conditions.Work Environment: Work is performed primarily indoors, in an office setting, although travel within the grounds and buildings of the Arboretum and extended time outdoors is occasionally required. Equipment: General office equipment. Driving a golf cart.Schedule: Position requires some weekend, evening, and early morning hours. The expected hiring range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000 based on experience that will be evaluated during the candidate selection process. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of the final offer. This position is also eligible for a competitive benefits package. The Morton Arboretum is a champion of diversity, supporting a culture of inclusion that attracts, inspires, and engages people to achieve success. The Arboretum is committed to hire and develop employees based on job-related qualifications irrespective of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. The Morton Arboretum is dedicated to complying with our obligations as an equal opportunity employer- veteran/disability. All applicants are guaranteed equal consideration for employment.
Employer: CFS North America LLC
Expires: 08/01/2025
About the Company: Camlin Fine Sciences (CFS) is a global manufacturer of premium ingredients for the food, pet food, animal feed, biodiesel, nutraceutical, and chemical industries. Headquartered in Mumbai, India since 1931, CFS manufactures hundreds of products under four platforms: Shelf-Life Solutions, Aroma products, Health & Wellness and Performance Chemicals. Dedicated research and application teams are geographically dispersed to better serve their regional customer base with locations in North America, South America, Europe, China, and India. CFS North America LLC is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Camlin Fine Sciences Ltd. About the Role: CFS North America is seeking an experienced Food Technologist to join our solutions-driven R&D and Food Applications team. This role will support formulation and testing initiatives across our emulsifier product portfolio and a diverse range of functional ingredients, including algae-based ingredients, functional starches and plant fibers, antioxidants, antimicrobials, salt reduction ingredients, plant-based flavors, cheese analogues, ingredients for meat, dressings, and sauces, as well as technological premixes for pastry and dessert fillings. This position requires a hands-on technical professional who is passionate about food science, culinology and product development, with strong formulation and analytical skills to support both internal innovation and customer-facing projects. This position will report to the Scientific Manager. What You’ll Do: Develop and optimize formulations using the company’s ingredient portfolio in applications such as bakery, dairy alternatives, dressings, sauces, meats, savory fillings, cakes, and desserts.Own the development, formulation and creation of various bakery products, ensuring they meet company standards for quality, taste and functionality.Design and execute bench-top experiments and pilot trials.Analyze and document performance characteristics (e.g., texture, flavor, shelf life) of prototypes and final products.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, and Production to support customer-driven projects and internal R&D goals.Support the development of technical documentation such as formulation guides, process specifications, and application notes.Formulate and prepare test samples for new products, refining formulations to meet market and manufacturing needs.Execute bench-top formulations and pilot trials in coordination with the Technical Services Manager and cross-functional partners.Conduct ingredient testing, product evaluations, competitive benchmarking, sensory studies, and shelf-life testing to ensure product quality, taste, and performance.Conduct bench trials on meat products to evaluate the effects of antioxidants and antimicrobial agents on quality, safety, shelf-life, and sensory attributes.Support troubleshooting of processing or formulation challenges during product development and scale-up.Conduct any necessary food application work related to research and product development, including formulation, testing, and evaluation.Provide hands-on support for all types of food application activities, including sample preparation, ingredient integration, and process trials.Monitor trends in bakery, meat, culinary, dairy, plant-based alternatives, and broader food technology to contribute innovative ideas to the product pipeline.Support the creation of nutritional panels, ingredient declarations, and R&D documentation for new product developmentMaintain accurate and effective records of R&D activities, including formulations, ingredient evaluations, plant trial requests, and trial reports.Conduct bench top and/or pilot plant trial work and adjust processing parameters and formulations to achieve the desired product outcome.Evaluate finished products against predefined targets and goals for taste, texture, appearance, and labeling requirementsExecute pilot lab runs and validation trials to support product scale-up.Lead the development and application of functional emulsifier blends to meet customer requirements and market trends.Provide culinary and technical expertise to support the formulation and optimization of products, enhancing their sensory appeal and functional performance.Serve as a key culinary and technical resource during customer presentations, product demonstrations, and technical training sessions.Communicate technical results clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to relevant stakeholders.Maintain inventories of supplies and stock levels required for laboratory use.Ensure laboratory equipment and tools are maintained in a clean, safe, and functional condition.Write and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.Support general housekeeping and maintenance of the laboratory.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.What You Bring: Must have working knowledge of the following:Dough rheology, fermentation, and the baking processIngredient categories such as grains, flours, starches, hydrocolloids, enzymes, sweeteners, fibers, proteins, lipids, emulsifiers, preservatives, and leavening agentsIndustrial processes related to bakery and/or food productsEquipment used in mixing, dividing, proofing, and baking (e.g., mixers, dividers, proofers, ovens)Emulsifier applicationsHydrocolloid applicationsStarch chemistryRegulatory requirements in the food industryNutrition scienceSensory evaluation techniques Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, Culinology, or a related field.3-5 years of experience in product development, preferably within the bakery segment of the CPG industry.Working knowledge of bakery ingredient functionality and processing methods.Hands-on experience with benchtop and scale-up/production formulation work.Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical documentation.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Familiarity with sensory evaluation, food safety standards, and labeling requirements.Knowledge of laboratory tests and analysesKnowledge of laboratory terminology and equipmentAbility to handle multiple samples and laboratory equipmentAble to effectively contribute to a dynamic and often fast-paced, high-pressure work environmentWillingness to learnAbility to adapt to situations as they ariseStrong work ethicsMust be proficient with MS Office programs including ExcelGeneral awareness of laboratory practices, basis statistics and product quality would be usefulSome physical labor will be required including lifting, up to 30-50 lbs, cleaning of laboratory and handling of shipments of products from vendors and customers.Manual dexterity for lab work and ingredient handling.Ability to stand for extended periods in lab/kitchen environments.Benefits CFS Provides You: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans401K with up to a 4% employer matchCompetitive salaryAnnual bonus eligibilityProfessional developmentCareer advancement opportunitiesPaid Time Off & 10 Paid holidaysLife Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D coverage Relocation Package: This position is based in Urbandale, Iowa. Candidates must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance will be offered, if required. Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa. Join Camlin Fine Sciences and contribute to the science behind better, safer, and more flavorful food systems. Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to careers.usa@camlinfs.com. A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.
Employer: Leadership Pathway
Expires: 08/01/2025
Trinity Church is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Trinity is looking ahead to strengthening their stakes but also building and multiplying in new communities through future church plants. They have an opening for a resident on their Worship & Tech/Production Team. This is a great opportunity for a young ministry leader looking to grow and lead alongside a gifted team. Expected Work Hours: 30 hours a weekExpected Monthly Pay: $1200 Monthly