The Perfect Fit

International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum Moving to St. Louis!

The renowned International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) is moving to St. Louis’ artistic Grand Center. The museum is one of the premier homes of historic and vintage photographs, camera equipment and celebrates the lives and work of photography’s pioneers and most influential photographers us.  From Ansel Adams to George Eastman, those who had a hand in moving the photographic medium forward are included.  Read the Case for moving to St. Louis.  Like us on Facebook

The Board of Directors (many of whom live in St. Louis) need volunteer support in many ways, to help organize the move, and related activities.  We need volunteers/interns who are proficient with a range of different skills.

We need a writer, who can write press releases, letters to prospective sponsors and members, and help generate social media content for the IPHF’s various online identities . . . from a blog to Twitter.  You will help contribute mightily to the St. Louis move, as well as help support the total brand refresh that has begun.  If you appreciate fine photography, here’s your chance to immerse yourself with others who share that passion.
   
Qualified candidates for the writer internship should be fluent in the techniques of writing for social media.  You should understand how a blog works and the importance of key word usage.  We expect you to have an existing online presence; premier candidates will have their own blog and/or Twitter account and write every day, if not professionally.

We’re also looking for a researcher, with email blast and database segmentation and targeting experience.  The IPHF is developing a comprehensive list of prospective sponsors, members and other supporters.  There is an aggressive campaign being created to reach out to each of these groups to let them know of the re-emergence of the IPHF. 

Qualified candidates for this position will have experience working with databases, excel spreadsheets, and delivering targeted email communications. 

We expect to work hard and have significant fun as we celebrate the history, accomplishments and affect of photography on our everyday lives.  You’ll be able to work from home a great deal of the time with hours of your own choosing.  Each position will only take a few hours per week.

Both of these internships are volunteer positions at the  moment and not paid.  We'd appreciate your forwarding these positions to any friend or colleague who you think might be interested!

Please apply online by uploading your resume to www.Bishop-Partners.com.  Please send an email to Bob detailing your interest and specific qualifications for these positions.

Employment Opportunities Will Improve in 2012

The headline in the New York Times this morning:  "U.S. Economy Gains Steam As 200,000 Jobs Are Added "!  It seems that finally, we have some momentum starting to build on the employment front.The Times' article went on to say:

"The United States added 200,000 jobs in December, the Labor Department said Friday, in a sign that the economic recovery has built up a head of steam.

The nation’s unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent from 8.6 percent in November, the government said. The employment report built on a flurry of heartening economic news in December, when consumer confidence rose, manufacturing came in strong and small businesses showed signs of life. It was the sixth straight month that the economy has added more than 100,000 jobs." 

Obviously, that's great news and it comes on the heels of other interesting statistics (thanks Ted Konnerth):

• "The NEMA Business Confidence Index is solidly positive at 56 (greater than 50 is considered a growth condition)
• Anywhere from 40% to over 75% of current employees are ready to leave their current employer for a better or simply different job. (Multiple sources)
• Employment hiring stats have been positive for 13 consecutive months (BLS)
• And in the 'curious' category: 2/3's of HR employees are female, 92% of HR employees are white, their average age is 47 and 72% earn more than $90,000 (household). The very bastion of power for ensuring and developing diversity within our companies is in fact... very homogeneous, and relatively young.
• Education is highly correlated with employment. High school dropouts have over 15% unemployment, HS diploma is roughly 10%, some college is 8% and college degree (all) is under 4%. (BLS)
• And, baby boomers have officially begun their slog to retirement."

One of the things all these statistics indicate is that there's likely going to start to be a rush for employees looking for new opportunities.  For any number of reasons, they're unhappy with their current employer and will start looking for that new job.  At the same time, there continues to be a paucity of