Unless specified, all jobs are for the U.S. market.

1/ ESSILOR OF AMERICA, INC. - March 2012

JOB TITLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

ROLE: Will perform a broad scope of secretarial and administrative duties including translating, travel arrangement for all of Research & Development (R&D) executive level staff and managers located in Dallas. Must be bilingual in French and English.
MISSION & ACTIVITIES:
  • Coordinates calendars and meetings for the VP of R&D and the Director of New Product Project Management. May also coordinate arrangements for international visitors. Keep updated with vacations, travel and other pertinent activity.
  • Primary administrative support to VP of R&D, Director of New Product Project Management as well as their staff.
  • Assists in coordinating with other executive assistants in the US, France and other international locations.
  • Creates and processes expense reports for VP of R&D, Director of New Product Project Management as well as their staff.
  • Facilitates communication both inside and outside the department/company.
  • Tracks vacations for VP of R&D, Director of New Product Management, and all other exempt employees in both R&D and New Product Development.
  • Maintain and organize files for records.
  • Make travel, hotel and transportation arrangements for VP of R&D, Director of New Product Management as well as their staff.
  • Organize meetings and video conferences in the US, including selection of facility, caterer, and approval of all billing.
  • Keep track of confidentiality agreements (includes interface with Legal Dept., contractors)
  • Tracks all computer and laptop inventory for R&D and New Product Project Management and order new computers at lease expiration. MIS contact person.
  • Ship nationally and internationally via Essilor selected couriers of choice for R&D and New Product Project Management.
  • Translation of documentation from English to French and French into English for R&D and New Product Management.
  • Always represent the company in line with stated core values.
RELATIONSHIPS:
  • Mainly with R&D, New Product Project Management and Global Engineering (GE)
  • Purchasing
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • MIS
  • Maintenance
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
  • Minimum of an associate's degree in business or related field preferred
  • 7+ years of administrative experience
  • Strong background supporting project management and/or technical groups a plus
  • Previous experience with an international organization a plus
  • Must be fully bi-lingual in written and verbal communication skills in both English and French.
  • Excellent communicator who can work with individuals at all organization levels internal and external.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must have excellent organizational skills.
  • Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Must be team oriented and work well with large diverse groups.

CONTACT INFORMATION: If you are interested in applying for this position please send your resume to: Kay Miller, PHR - Human Resources Essilor, email: kathryn.miller@essilorusa.com

 

2/ MICHAELS STORES INC. - March 2012

JOB TITLE: WEB CONTENT SPECIALIST - CANADA STORES

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Irving, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION: As Michaels expands its presence into French speaking portions of Canada with 7 new stores in the coming months, we have a need for a Web Content Specialist - Canada that is Fluent in French. This person will manage the Michaels.com content on the Canadian website to ensure consistency with the US website, while making language and cultural adaptations as necessary. This person will also manage Canadian-specific holidays (like Canadian Day, Family Day, etc.) and social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogs, online journals, SEO, web browsers, etc.). Position will help create, describe, and add actual new Canadian specific "Content" to the website (like new product launches, videos with authors, and "how to do" project tutorials, etc.).
DESIRED AND REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
  • MUST HAVE: Fluency in French (verbal and written), and English
  • MUST HAVE: 4 years of professional experience in Advertising/Marketing (or closely related) "copy" writing and "copy" editing
  • MUST HAVE: 2 years of professional/paid experience in Digital Website Management, and Digital Marketing (social media, blogs, online journals, SEO, web browsers, and advertising on Facebook and Twitter, etc.)
  • MUST HAVE: Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • STRONG DESIRE TO HIRE SOMEONE: Proficiency in Demandware and BaseCamp
  • Would be a DEFINITIVE PLUS to have: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and a CMS technology
  • Would be a DEFINITIVE PLUS to have: A strong knowledge of Canadian culture and dialect (Quebec)
  • MUST BE A QUICK LEARNER: Have the capacity and desire to "Change Gears Quickly" and meet deadlines within a fast paced, rapidly changing corporate work environment that is providing digital marketing support for 1,100 retail stores that generate more than $14 billion in annual sales

CONTACT INFORMATION: E-mail resume to mcguir12@michaels.com

 

3/ MICHAELS STORES INC. - March 2012

JOB TITLE: BI-LINGUAL (FRENCH/ENGLISH) MARKETING TRANSLATOR

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Irving, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Maintains Canada ad rotation for promotional items and coupons
  • Ensures accuracy across marketing vehicles (tab, email, website, signs, etc.)
  • Plans and communicates Canada-specific tab templates to creative agency on weekly basis
  • Participate in merchandise turnover meetings.
  • Act as key liaison between category management and the creative agency for all things related to Canadian-specific product images including sample submission and image art direction.
  • Communicate changes to studio and internal partners. Maintain image library.
  • Partners with pricing execution team to ensure ad pricing for Canada zones is executed correctly.
  • Generates and distribute weekly ad and marketing sale performance for Canada stores.
DESIRED AND REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
  • 1+ years retail experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
  • Ability to organize and execute multiple projects
  • Willingness to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, with an ability to determine appropriate content and style for a diverse group
  • Fluent in French and English
  • Acknowledged as a translator regardless of certification
  • Bachelors degree: Journalism, Communication, Marketing or related field

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please e-mail resume to kiefnerb@michaels.com

 

4/ NATIONAL RESOURCE SOLUTIONS INC. - March 2012

JOB TITLE: EHS MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Greater Toronto, Ontario Province, Canada

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating safety, health and environmental compliance and other programs that result in EHS regulatory and corporate compliance in manufacturing and support operations for two (2) plastics facilities. Reports to the plant manager in greater Toronto, Ontario area with a dotted line relationship to the plant manager in greater Montreal, Quebec area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Accountable for compliance with all applicable regulatory, plant and corporate EHS and related policies and procedures
  • Support management/supervision to ensure all site associates understand and comply with all applicable regulatory, plant and corporate EHS and related policies and procedures
  • Acts as Company representative in dealing with government agencies on safety, health and environmental matters affecting the site
  • Trains employees and management in safe practices and EHS procedures
  • Responsible/accountable to ensure equipment and facilities are installed and maintained in compliance with all applicable regulatory, site and corporate requirements. Inspects/audits same, and personnel practices, to identify potential safety and health concerns and hazards
  • Conducts accident and root cause investigations, develops corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence, and works with site associates in successful implementation of corrective actions
  • Ensures that all EHS reporting is completed timely and accurately. This includes government, agency, company required, and other reporting
  • Ensure that programs exist and are followed for all necessary employee monitoring and testing requirements are performed appropriately
  • Develops and maintains safety systems, policies, and procedures for the site
  • Chairs Safety Committee meetings and maintains WSIB claim administration, reporting and communication
  • Chairs Site Emergency Response Team and manages new chemical approval process EHS consideration in accordance with the new chemical approval process
  • Accountable for Emergency Response functions, roles and responsibilities in accordance with site emergency response plan
  • Responsible for ensuring that all waste streams are properly classified and handled
  • Ensures that EHS standards are met by all onsite contract services
  • Responsible for maintaining and improving site security programs
  • Coordinates activities with local fire departments and other government/civic functions on inspection of facilities
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Excellent written and oral proficiency in French and English language
  • Bachelors of Science degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related technical field, or equivalent work experience
  • Five years of experience in manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of Canadian and Province EHS codes and regulations required
  • Strong organizational skills required
  • Proven leadership competencies including problem solving, decision making, motivation, ethical performance, teamwork, results oriented
  • Computer skills: Proficiency with word-processing and spreadsheet applications required (MS Word & Excel)

CONTACT INFORMATION: If interested in this position please email your resume to info@faccdallas.com

 

5/ ONEWORLD LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS - March 2012

JOB TITLE: TRAINING COORDINATOR

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of all aspects of the training process including:
  • Oversee the Training Department
  • Coordinate corporate and retail classes in the US and overseas
  • Recruiting and hiring instructors in the US and overseas
  • Establish and maintain class schedules and deadlines
  • Submit proposals to customers and follow-up
  • Invoicing
  • Quality Insurance
  • Course evaluation
  • Monthly reporting to client and director
  • Responsible for courses and customer satisfaction
  • Market to new potentials clients
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited 4-year university or equivalent education and experience
  • 3-5 years experience in Training related activities
  • Must be experienced with managing systems and processes
  • Bi-lingual is a plus
  • Must posses excellent verbal and written communication skills

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please send resume to ghayes@oneworldlanguage.com or contact Gabriele at 323.620.7063

 

6/ HÔTEL ST. GERMAIN - May 2012

JOB TITLE: WAITER

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION: Hôtel St. Germain, a Relais & Chateaux property, is currently seeking a Waiter for its award winning restaurant.

  • Minimum of 5 years fine dining experience required
  • Must have liquor, wine, and champagne expertise
  • Fluency in second language preferred
  • Banquet experience necessary for special events
  • Competitive compensation
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mail resume to: 2516 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201
Email: genmgrstgermain@aol.com
Fax: 214.871.0740
No Phone Calls

 

7/ HÔTEL ST. GERMAIN - May 2012

JOB TITLE: SOUS CHEF

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION: Hôtel St. Germain, a Relais & Chateaux property, is currently seeking a Sous Chef for its award winning restaurant.

  • Minimum 3 years experience in fine dining
  • Prior pastry experience preferred
  • Competitive compensation
  • Requires flexible hours
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mail resume to: 2516 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201
Email: genmgrstgermain@aol.com
Fax: 214.871.0740
No Phone Calls

 

8/ HÔTEL ST. GERMAIN - May 2012

JOB TITLE: FRONT DESK/CONCIERGE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION: Hôtel St. Germain, a Relais & Chateaux property, is currently seeking a Front Desk/Concierge for its luxurious European style award winning hotel.

  • Duties include reservations, butler service, room service, and concierge
  • Previous upscale hotel experience required
  • Advanced computer skills mandatory
  • Fluency in second language preferred
  • Hours must be flexible
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mail resume to: 2516 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201
Email: genmgrstgermain@aol.com
Fax: 214.871.0740
No Phone Calls

 

9/ HÔTEL ST. GERMAIN - May 2012

JOB TITLE: DINING ROOM STAFF

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part Time

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION: Hôtel St. Germain, a Relais & Chateaux property, is currently seeking Dining Room Staff for its award winning hotel and restaurant.

  • Previous fine dining experience required
  • Banquet experience for special events
  • Fluency in second language preferred
  • Competitive compensation
  • Willing to work on call
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mail resume to: 2516 Maple Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201
Email: genmgrstgermain@aol.com
Fax: 214.871.0740
No Phone Calls

 

10/ DALLAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - March 2012

POSITION: TEACHING ASSISTANT (Maternelle)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day)

GRADE LEVEL: Preschool through Kindergarten

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: The Head of Primary

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

FUNCTIONAL SUPERVISION:

  1. Teacher (for classroom duties)
  2. Director of Student Affairs (for cafeteria and carpool duties)
  3. Director of Curriculum and Instruction

SCHEDULE:

  1. Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (schedule may vary)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Dallas International School provides a multi-lingual, well-round education for its students. We pride ourselves on our small classes, the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and the cultural exchange that happens on our two campuses.

The Teacher Assistant (Maternelle) is responsible for providing support with educational lessons and activities to teachers in a classroom setting. This position will assist with the preparation of classroom materials and/or displays for lessons planned and executed by the teacher. The Teacher Assistant will help with clerical tasks, enforce classroom rules and provide general care and supervision to DIS children enrolled in our Maternelle classes (Preschool-K). This may include leading and monitoring small or large group activities. The Teacher Assistant will assist with receiving children from/delivering children to parents and/or guardians during the DIS carpool hours, and may also have cafeteria monitoring duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  1. Provides support to teachers in prepare classroom activities and maintain cleanliness in the classroom.
  2. Assists in the implementation of class lessons, activities, and special events as instructed by the teacher or Department Administrators.
  3. Helps maintain the flow of the classroom activities by organizing and preparing supplies and materials for student use, and adhering to planned schedules.
  4. Develops and maintains an awareness of student needs, class rules, class procedures, and instructional materials in order to anticipate and respond in the classroom environment.
  5. Supervises the class or group independently on brief occasions when the teacher is out of the room and carries out class activities as directed by teacher in his/her absence.
  6. Assists with the execution of behavior management plans to improve student behavior as directed by the teachers and Department Administrators.
  7. Provides personal assistance to students as required by their age and developmental level including helping with meal times, toileting, dressing/undressing and/or other personal needs.
  8. Supervises students in activities outside of the classroom, including carpool, cafeteria, and playground.
  9. Ensures the safety and productivity of time spent in these areas by: observing students carefully at all times; exercising good judgment and patience in supervising children; maintaining and understanding of safety procedures; taking initiative to intervene when necessary; and managing and caring for materials used in these activities.
  10. Assists with the formulation and execution of plans to meet students needs.
  11. Provides assistance during special events and meeting.
  12. Participates actively in training opportunities offered by DIS to ensure continual professional growth.
  13. Other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or Department Administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of Early Childhood, Education and/or related experience or any equivalent combination of related education and experience. The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required:

  1. Strong desire and ability to work with small children.
  2. Ability to demonstrate a strong command of the English language and the major language of class instruction.
  3. Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  4. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.
  5. Flexibility and ability to adapt to different schedules and teacher expectations.
  6. Basic computer skills (i.e., use the internet, read/reply to emails and open attachments, create word processing documents in Microsoft Word, etc.)
  7. Ability to understand complex instructions and/or assignments given in oral or written form.
  8. Ability to maintain routine contact with small children and with groups of children during cold and flu seasons.
  9. Ability to provide outdoor playground supervision in hot and cold weather conditions for extended periods of time.
  10. Ability to lift and/or support a small child of 3-6 years old (up to 50 lbs) when necessary to ensure child safety.
  11. Ability to complete CPR and other safety training and maintain related certifications received.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree in a related field and three (3) or more years of experience in an Early Childhood and/or educational environment. Bilingual in Spanish or French a strong plus.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

In order to complete the application process, interested candidates must forward the following documentation:

  1. A resume or curriculum vitae
  2. A cover letter or email
  3. A minimum of two references (name, address, phone number and email address)
  4. A copy of official college transcripts (if applicable)

CONTACT INFORMATION: Applications can be submitted by email to ApplyDIS@dallasinternationalschool.org or fax to 972-991-6608.

 

11/ DALLAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - March 2012

POSITION: AFTER-SCHOOL MONITORING STAFF (Primary)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part Time (10 hours per week)

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Director of Student Affairs

LOCATION: Dallas, Texas

SCHEDULE:

  1. Monday through Friday, between 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (schedule may vary)

JOB OVERVIEW:

The After-School Monitoring Staff will provide monitoring assistance for children of various age groups in indoor and/or outdoor, on-campus environments.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

  1. Monitor students during carpool, recess and cafeteria periods.
  2. Track student departures, ensuring they are picked up by parents or other authorized individuals.
  3. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: A minimum of a High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) and two years of experience working with children are required. Candidates can substitute additional related education for the equivalent amount of experience. Strong organizational skills required. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with children and ability to supervise them are essential.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

In order to complete the application process, interested candidates must forward the following documentation:

  1. A resume or curriculum vitae
  2. A cover letter or email
  3. A minimum of three references (at least one from a former supervisor/colleague)
  4. A copy of official transcripts (if applicable)

CONTACT INFORMATION: Applications can be submitted by email to ApplyDIS@dallasinternationalschool.org or fax to 972-991-6608.

Note: This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

 

12/ HARLEY-DAVIDSON FINANCIAL SERVICES

JOB TITLE: UNDERWRITING/FUNDING CALL CENTER

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

LOCATION: Plano, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision is responsible for making the most complex credit decisions on loans, using the criteria from our automated credit scoring system. This position may occasionally approve special terms or deviate form the organizations guidelines.
Will assist with the training of new employees on processes and procedures; and will serve as a mentor to these associates. Will process complex credit applications and conduct basic analysis to be used in decision making. Handles dealer/customer inquiries via phone. Researches and resolves pending credit issues.
High School Diploma required, as well as 2-3 years of relevant experience

CONTACT INFORMATION: E-mail resume to lisa.shieder@hdfsi.com