Jobs in Communication Studies

Job Title: Interpreter Company: International Rescue Committee Job Description IRC is looking for a dedicated, compassionate professional to support our case management team. This position allows staff to make an impact on individuals' quality of life, self-worth, and independence. The interpreter will provide interpretation and translation services for clients who possess limited proficiency in English. This position is part-time, with shifts scheduled on an as-needed basis. The interpreter provides services in person and/or over-the-phone, depending upon need. Responsibilities Providing interpretation in Arabic, Russian, French, Swahili, Spanish, Nepali, Burmese, Farsi/Dari or other languages of IRC clients. Providing IRC staff with interpretation support as they work with clients both in one-on-one and group settings. Attend job interviews, orientations, and other appointments with clients to interpret meetings and discussions Provide clerical support and assist...

Job Title: Digital Marketing Coordinator Organization: Downtown Modesto Partnership Job Description Reporting to the Director of District Identity, the Digital Marketing Coordinator is responsible for managing and producing content for digital marketing platforms. The Digital Marketing Coordinator is also responsible for assisting the Director of District Identity with the development of promotions and awareness campaigns designed to increase the impact of all inbound and outbound marketing for the Downtown Modesto Partnership and its brands. The Digital Marketing Coordinator is a part-time, hourly position with a primary responsibility toward enhancing the image of the Downtown Modesto Partnership and the DoMo District brand, including: Production of unique social media content for every digital channel Management of Downtown Modesto Partnership’s brand websites Social media analysis Assistance with company newsletter Responsibilities Photography and photo editing...

Pro Tip:  One advantage of working for a local nonprofit is that you often get to use your COMM skills in a variety of different ways. Having a hard time figuring out if you want to go into marketing or public relations ? This position includes both responsibilities.   -  Professor Collins Job Title: Communications Coordinator Company: Community Hospice Job Description The mission of Community Hospice is to provide compassionate and quality care, education and support to terminally ill patients and their families, regardless of ability to pay. We have been voted Best Places to work at in the Central Valley for three consecutive years now. Join our team now in this Communications Coordinator position. The Communications Coordinator, assists with the implementation of Community Hospice and affiliated organizations’ strategic marketing and public relations plan. Assists the Director of Public Relations to insure consistency in organizational identity a...

Pro Tip: Interested in using your COMM skills in a career in social work?  An administrative assistant position for a nonprofit like Aspiranet helps you gain valuable experience in human services while you work on completing your educational requirements.  -  Professor Collins Company: Aspiranet Job Description The Compliance Specialist/Administrative Assistant is responsible for improving overall quality and completeness of clinical records. Providing concurrent and retrospective clinical record reviews applying utilization, quality, and risk management services. Providing on-going support to staff with compliance expectations associated with documentation and billing. Providing general administrative support to the Core Program Director and overall office. Major responsibilities also include managing incoming calls, maintenance of database and report generation, coordinating personnel paperwork, maintaining and reconciling district cash/donation accounts a...

Pro Tip: Another common field that COMM majors go into after graduation  is fundraising . Fundraising specialists and managers help nonprofits generate funds so they can finance their organizational mission. Here's an example of a local fundraising position for Sierra Vista Child & Family Services. -  Professor Collins Company: Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Job Description The Communication & Development Specialist will be primarily responsible for the planning and coordinating of all fundraising events and special projects in addition to communication and cultivation of current and potential donors/sponsors for those events/projects. Also, assist with the marketing activities such as content development, social media, and other related projects. Responsibilities Provide support in Communications, and Development activities for the Agency. Ability to manage complex donor database system. Knowledge of varied fundraising strategies and pr...

Pro Tip:  If you've ever thought you would make a great life coach, this job is for you! It's a case manager position to support and guide foster youth who are transitioning into adulthood and independence. This type of job falls under the category of social work, a common career field for COMM majors.  -  Professor Collins Company: Aspiranet Job Description The Case Manager (CM) will work directly with the participants in Transitional Housing Placement Program (THPP) for foster youth, ages 16-18 years old. The Case Manager will provide constant support, mentoring and supervision to the residents during their designated employment shift and will also collaborate with the Program Manager to adhere to the Admission Agreement of the THPP participants. The CM will assist the participants in a strength based approach to implement independent living skills, (i.e., money management, job seeking, volunteering in the community) and obtaining their educational goals pr...

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: 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...

Company: Stanislaus Community Foundation Job Description Stanislaus Community Foundation seeks an energetic, seasoned development professional to join our dynamic team. Stanislaus Community Foundation is a public charity and place-based funder created by and for the people of Stanislaus. Along with administering more than 140 unique charitable funds with close to $40 million in assets, Stanislaus Community Foundation has distributed over $15 million in grants and scholarships to the community since opening doors in 2002. For more information visit  www.StanislausCF.org. Responsibilities The Director of Development and Donor Engagement builds the charitable assets under management of Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) by working directly with prospective and current donors as well as professional advisors and other referral sources. Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, the Director of Development and Donor Engagement creates and executes an annual plan tha...

Organization: Sierra Vista Child and Family Services Job Description Are you ready to help ensure our Commitment to Caring!? We are a not-for-profit with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently looking for a Fund Development & Marketing Specialist who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others and help Sierra Vista Child & Family Services continue our commitment to caring! About Us Sierra Vista Child & Family Services has been helping abused, neglected and emotionally disturbed children and families in crisis in California’s Central Valley since 1972. We do this through a series of integrated programs that include mental health services, early childhood services, special education, therapeutic residential treatment, adoption, foster care, clinical and family support in homes and schools, Perinatal Substance Abuse Treatment and community counseling. Our goal is to help children reach their full potential, a...

Organization: The American Cancer Society Job Description Provides staff leadership, coaching, support and training for a team of community development execution staff in an assigned area. Executes a portfolio of community-based events, with accountability for significant income targets, as well as event-related mission and advocacy activities. Responsible for profits and loss management for assigned community development revenue activities, ensuring ROI targets are achieved. Ensures engagement and mobilization of diverse constituents, staff and volunteers for assigned area in a prioritized and coordinated way to meet established market and regional objectives. Responsibilities Accountable for the achievement of income performance targets for community-based fundraising events, including Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC), Distinguished Events, and other community events for an assigned area. Manages, coaches, and develops a team of community devel...

Company: Valley Mountain Regional Center Job Description Under direction of the Program Manager, the Service Coordinator intern will participate in shadowing Service Coordinators in the assessment of the needs of consumers with developmental/intellectual disabilities. As facilitator of the Interdisciplinary (ID) team, the Service Coordinator Intern assists in developing, implementing, and coordinating a program plan for consumers. The Service Coordinator intern will demonstrate how to project and advocate the legal, civil, and service rights of consumers with developmental/intellectual disabilities, and perform related work as required. The Service Coordinator Intern will assist in duties of assisting with the data gathering to determine needed services.  This is a three (3) month temporary internship assignment. Interns wishing to continue employment with the regional center are encouraged to apply for open positions. Ongoing employment is not guaranteed at the end of t...

Organization: Central Valley Autism Project Job Description The Operations Administrative Assistant provides overall support to administrative staff. Maintains inventory and tracking of supplies, stimuli and promotional items. Plans and coordinates events and projects including but not limited to research, rental, entertainment, meals, gifts and giveaways, promotional items, set up and cleanup. Weekly reviews Patient Verification Form (PVF)  reporting and provides follow up to ensure receipt of parent signed documents. Responsibilities Clinical: Stimuli purchasing, inventory tracking, dispersing and weekly reporting Create and maintain training binders (new hire, BIS, parent training, etc.) New employee gift ordering, inventory tracking and dispersing CVAP flyer, literature etc. ordering, inventory tracking and dispersing Acquiring vendor licenses and insurance documents Monitor Center Coordinator responsibilities outlined in the center coordinator manual and on...

Organization: Opportunity Stanislaus Job Description & Responsibilities The Marketing & Social Media Summer Intern will support the work of marketing manager on various projects. This role will assist in maximizing client traffic to our website & social media platforms. Experience with marketing and/or event planning is helpful. This is a three month paid summer internship, $12 per hour, up to 29 hours per week, flexible schedule Monday through Thursday. Qualifications Demographics Minimum 18 years of age. Education Must be a current college senior at CSU Stanislaus, UC Merced, or University of the Pacific OR have recently graduated within the last 12 months from one of the above universities OR be a current college student at Modesto Junior College in their last year of an AA or AS degree program who either (1) does not plan on transferring to a university or (2) plans to take time off to work before transfering to a university. Must be willing to und...

Company: The International Rescue Committee Job Description The IRC in Turlock’s Community Health and Wellness program will ensure that all newly resettled refugees have access to on-going psycho-social support to serve their adjustment needs as well as ensures additional culturally and linguistically sensitive mental health referral support services are available. The Community Health Promoter will be responsible for the implementation of psycho-social programing serving the Afghan women’s population in Turlock and Modesto. The psycho-social programming is funded through Stanislaus County Behavioral Health Care Services Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) program. The Community Health Promoter will provide outreach and engagement, education, screening and referral services. The Community Health Promoter will work with the Clinical Care Manager to create personalized wellness plans that include RHS-15 emotional distress screenings, co-facilitated adjustment groups, as well as ...

Company: Stanislaus Community Foundation Job Description Stanislaus Community Foundation seeks an energetic, seasoned development professional to join our dynamic team. Stanislaus Community Foundation is a public charity and place-based funder created by and for the people of Stanislaus. Along with administering more than 140 unique charitable funds with close to $40 million in assets, Stanislaus Community Foundation has distributed over $15 million in grants and scholarships to the community since opening doors in 2002. For more information visit www.StanislausCF.org. Responsibilities The Director of Development and Donor Engagement builds the charitable assets under management of Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) by working directly with prospective and current donors as well as professional advisors and other referral sources. Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, the Director of Development and Donor Engagement creates and executes an annual plan that gen...

Company: Disability Resource Agency for Independent Living (DRAIL) Job Description Full-time/permanent position working for an Independent Living Center (ILC), whose mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to have choice and control of their lives. Candidates applying for this position should expect to perform a full range of advocacy, facilitate opportunities for consumers and the community to develop and use the skills and tools needed to address barriers that affect systems change throughout our 6 county areas. This position is responsible for helping to develop and implement a yearly advocacy plan for DRAIL. Community Organizing Advocate will provide support to consumers, community members, and people with disabilities to develop a network for information exchange at the local, state, and federal level that is related to this mission and will be expected to demonstrate appropriate office-related computer skills. This position requires having the ability to commu...

Organization: Opportunity Stanislaus Job Description Summer intern needed for a local non-profit organization that offers support to at-risk families and children in the community. Part-time paid position, $12 per hour, under 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Qualifications Demographics Minimum 18 years of age. Education Must be a current college senior at CSU Stanislaus, UC Merced, or University of the Pacific OR have recently graduated within the last 12 months from one of the above universities OR be a current college student at Modesto Junior College in their last year of an AA or AS degree program who either (1) does not plan on transferring to a university or (2) plans to take time off to work before transfering to a university. Must be willing to undergo eligibility for college internship. Must be a Stanislaus county resident. Skills Solid written and oral communications skills; ability to communicate on a professional level with volunteers, p...

Company: The American Cancer Society This position supports a portfolio of fundraising events located in Elk Grove, Tracy, Linden and Manteca. Responsibilities Executes a portfolio of community-based events, with accountability for significant income targets, as well as event-related mission and advocacy activities.  Ensures goal achievement through the effective leadership, engagement, empowerment and mobilization of event volunteers. Accountable for the achievement of income performance targets for a portfolio of community-based events which may include: Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Distinguished Events, and other community fundraising events. Responsible for effectively and efficiently completing activities and meeting target deadlines in order to execute successful events. Implements best practices for event revenue growth; drives and encourages creativity and innovation at the event level. Monitors financial expenditures and progress agai...

Company: Center for Human Services Information (according to JobSpeaker ): The primary responsibility of this position is to professionally greet visitors, manage/route phone calls and provide information regarding programs within the Family Resource Center. Will assist clients with resource applications and provide a variety of reception/secretarial assistance to program staff. Qualifications Bilingual-English/Spanish required – Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish, fluently Minimum of 2-4 years of office/secretarial experience. Experience working with the public/customer service. Excellent communication skills both verbally and in written form. Strong organizational skills. Computer knowledge of the following programs: Microsoft Suite, (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to multi-task and use good judgment. Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints, if required. Pass agency paid health screening and/or drug testing, if required. Valid Cali...