Jobs in Communication Studies

Pro Tip: Are you a nursing major whose COMM professor is encouraging you to complete the Certificate in Communication Studies and/or major in COMM while finishing your nursing school requirements? Jobs like this one are the reason for your professor's insistence. Health Communication is an exciting and lucrative area of Communication Studies which requires a unique pairing of skills (hands-on health care experience PLUS exemplary communication and leadership skills). Be the best health care professional you can be by working on your COMM skills now. Then, once you gain more experience in the field, you'll be ready to take on a leadership position like this one. Company: Sutter Health Job Description & Responsibilities Develop and implement the growth strategy for the foundations and medical groups within an assigned Sutter Health (SH) operating unit (OU), including the recruitment of new physicians, practice acquisitions, development of new service lines, and establ

Pro Tip: In addition to COMM jobs at Modesto-area companies, you can also find telecommuting opportunities that allow you to work from home anywhere in California and travel as necessary. This directorship is one of those types of positions. Company: The Boys and Girls Clubs of America Job Description Under the oversight and limited supervision of the Board of Directors of the California Alliance, and in cooperation with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Director California Alliance Project is responsible for the hands-on, daily management of the state legislative, state funding efforts, grant and business requirements in support of the Alliance. Responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with key state government officials and lobbyists. Works closely with the Alliance Board and local clubs to develop statewide projects and programs. A permanent physical office is not considered vital to this position, so telecommuting may be available for the

Pro Tip: One advantage of working for a large, local company like Foster Farms is that they value hiring and retaining local talent. You can get in on the ground floor through an entry-level position like this one, and as you continue gaining experience (and education), your opportunities for advancement will increase. Company: Foster Farms Job Description The Customer Service Representative provides Foster Farms external key customers with world class customer service. This service includes (but is not limited to) the following: Initiation and receipt of customer phone, fax, email, and EDI orders Daily order processing in SAP – including creation and processing of customer sales orders, inventory checking, delivery date updates and running reports that reflect daily and weekly activities of sales orders Suggestive selling of product to customers based on availability, previous sales and customer ads Communication with sales account representatives on ad planning and cus

Pro-Tip : Don't let the title of this job intimidate you. "Brand manager" is just a buzzword (buzz phrase, really) for a marketing manager position. Company: E & J Gallo Winery Job Description The consumer experience is at the heart of the Gallo Marketing Organization’s purpose. We exist to serve life’s most joyful and memorable moments and the marketing organization is continuously innovating to reach consumers in new, meaningful ways. As an Associate Brand Manager, you will manage specific brand-building initiatives while developing and delivering business go-to-market strategy that is consumer driven. You will also have responsibility for the business review of assigned brands ensuring marketing plans are consistent with the company’s growth and profit objectives. We currently looking for two Associate Brand Managers - one within our Popular portfolio and one with our Premium portfolio. Responsibilities Oversees the Business Review and brand-

Pro Tip:   Bank teller jobs are great for working college students as your work schedule can usually be arranged around your class schedule. However, COMM majors often ignore teller jobs because they assume these are aimed at finance or accounting students. On the contrary, a bank teller job requires strong communication skills significantly more than financial skills. Teller positions are also an entry-level opening into a company with many non-numbers jobs you can move into once you gain experience and continue your education (HR, sales, management, corporate training, etc.). If you want a career in COMM, don't overlook positions like this. Company: Wells Fargo Job Description A teller provides exceptional customer service, working with Wells Fargo’s most important asset: our customers. Tellers are also responsible for helping resolve customer concerns in a timely fashion, following proper procedures to minimize errors and reduce fraud all the while building great rapport

Pro Tip: Human Resources is a common career path for COMM majors to follow because the job requires excellent communication skills. Want to fast-track your career? A part-time entry-level HR job like this one helps you gain hands-on experience in the field while you're still in school. Then, once you graduate with your BA in COMM, you'll be ready to move into full-time  HR management .  Company: Delicato Wines Job Description Under general supervision, the Human Resources (HR) Coordinator assists with various HR related functions including administrative support, coordination, and project assistance to the HR team. Responsibilities Performs general administrative tasks, such as, filing, maintenance of company records, maintaining supplies, mass mailings and backs up other team members, as appropriate Assists with the coordination, communication and delivery of HR functions, Company events, onboarding and employee activities such as, but not limited to: staff mee

Pro Tip: If you're in the job market right now, you should have an updated one-page resume. Need help with your resume or cover letter? If you're an MJC student, t he MJC Career Services Center offers resume/cover letter workshops every week. Students may call for an appointment at 209-575-6660 or access drop in services.  Organization: Haven Women's Center of Stanislaus County Job Description & Responsibilities Respond to hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement agencies, and other safe locations for crisis intervention with victims of domestic and sexual abuse Engage in ongoing trainings to ensure best-practice development and knowledge of current resources for clients Effectively advocate for domestic and sexual abuse survivors Provide transportation to shelter for survivors and their children Cover a *minimum* of four to five 8 hour shifts per week on the on-call emergency response calendar Cover a *minimum* of one 4-6 hour shifts per week at a Haven s

Pro Tip: Sometimes new job seekers get intimidated by long job postings like this one. Does every potential candidate have to fulfill all of these bullet points? Nope. Pay special attention to anything designated as "required" or "minimum" because these qualifications are used to screen applications. Consider anything else "desired" and do some self-reflection about how you a) can prove that you currently meet that desired qualification or b) can learn to do so. Be prepared you talk about your readiness in an interview. - Professor Collins Company: Yosemite Community College District Job Description Under general supervision , performs complex paraprofessional work in support of specialized human resources functions; provides paraprofessional assistance in areas such as classification, compensation, labor relations, benefits administration, and maintenance of personnel information; researches, gathers, processes and maintains information using comp

Company: Sysco Job Description The Learning and Development Managers position is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of current and future OpCo training, development programs, and initiatives. This position will report directly to the Director of Business Resources and work closely in strategic alignment with dotted line responsibility to the Market Learning Director/Lead. This alignment will enhance the communication and improve the execution of center led training targeted to optimize our performance results.  The local job focus (60%) of this position is to be closely connected to local OpCo leadership and demonstrate the ability to clearly identify and articulate the training needs of the local OpCo; and how those needs connect to successful business outcomes. To leverage the Markets local training teams talent lead by the Market Learning and Development Director to develop bi -annual training action plans to address training gaps at the local OpCo and influe

Company: E & J Gallo Winery Job Description As a Temporary Meeting & Special Events Planner reporting to the Category Manager of Meetings & Events, you will be a key member of the team.  By leveraging your talents--your ability to plan, coordinate, and execute meetings and events within budget, you’ll allow the largest winery in the world to focus on what it does best: make wine. Responsibilities Obsess over Details: Classroom or U-shape? Front Project or Rear? Chicken or Salmon? Indoor seating or outdoor seating? You have weighed all of the options because not only did you select the food offerings, you managed the budget, selected the venue, negotiated the contract, managed all the logistics, you were the brain child behind the communication materials, and ensured that all the attendees had a good meeting experience. Well done. Have Plan A, Plan B, Plan C…: You don’t believe that anything that can go wrong will go wrong…but just in case it does, you have so man