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North Star Editions (NSE) is looking for a full-time Accounting / Customer Service Representative to join our staff of print and online publishing professionals.

NSE is a publishing and distribution company dedicated to guiding readers toward a lifetime love of reading. NSE offers fiction and nonfiction books for children and young adults that inspire, inform, and entertain.

This is a position that will give the right candidate the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment in a position that requires keen attention to detail and an ability to multitask and track various clients and vendors.

Duties will include:

Accounting/Order Processing

— Process book orders daily, both through manual data entry and EDI

— Submit fulfillment requests to warehouse

— Monitor shipping notifications to ensure prompt order delivery

— Create and send invoices to customers, both manually and through EDI

— Monitor warehouse inventory and play a key role in internal inventory meetings

— Monitor receivables to ensure customer compliance with payment terms

— Offer customer service to wholesalers and individual customers

— Reconcile monthly consignment and digital-sales reports; enter sales receipts and create invoices

— Enter bills from vendors

Office/Admin

— Assist with mailings and handle mailing lists

— Create and coordinate vendor contracts

— Manage distribution of complimentary copies of books

— Perform light HR duties such as distributing and filing forms

— Other duties as assigned, including occasional front desk coverage

Qualifications

— Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in accounting, business, HR, or related field

— Strong knowledge of Quickbooks software; experience with Quickbooks Enterprise preferred

— Excellent communication and organizational skills

— Experience with Microsoft Office programs (mainly Excel and Word)

— Experience with Gmail and Google Workspace preferred

— Strong attention to detail and accuracy

— Ability to multitask

— A high level of professionalism

— A desire to grow along with us!

We offer a competitive starting salary, benefits including a company-paid health insurance plan and 401K for full-time employees, a casual work environment focused on cooperation, and the ability to grow both in your career and with the company.

If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@northstareditions.com. No phone calls, please.

Location: Remote until at least June 2021, then mostly onsite in our Mendota Heights office.

Compensation: Mid 30K, DOQ, plus benefits

Company/organization:
Location: Mendota Heights, MN
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North Star Editions is looking for a full-time Publicity & Sales Coordinator to join our staff of print and online publishing professionals.

NSE is the publisher of young adult and middle grade fiction books, and the distributor of fiction and nonfiction books for children and young adults. This is a position that will give the right candidate the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment in a position that requires a self-starter, a keen attention to detail, and an ability to multitask and track various projects in different genres.

Duties will include:

—Work with our sales and publicity team to develop strategies for promoting new and existing imprints
—Work to grow NSE’s presence for all brands across social media platforms by continuing to build networks and increase awareness
—Promote our books with educators, using creative ideas to meet them where they are
—Coordinate updating our various imprint webpages as needed
—Lead the production process for catalogs, providing direction to designers and reviewing drafts per our production schedule
—Work with our sales team to develop ads and other collateral as needed for wholesalers, reps, and distributors.
—Lead our metadata marketing by coordinating its creation and dissemination via spreadsheets and ONIX
—Vet daily requests for digital ARCs on various platforms
—Handle daily publicity and sales mailings, including ARCs, samples, catalogs, and more
—Research and recommend award opportunities for NSE titles
—Keep office copies and bookshelves organized, including taking turns manning the front desk to receive deliveries

Qualifications:

—A bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, communications, or other relevant field
—Two or more years of experience in marketing or publicity in the publishing industry
—Excellent written verbal communication skills
—Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
—Experience with Microsoft Office programs (mainly Excel and Word) and G Suite programs
—Ability to work independently and in a team environment
—A high level of professionalism

We offer a competitive starting salary, benefits including a company-paid health insurance plan and 401K for full-time employees, a casual work environment focused on cooperation, and the ability to grow both in your career and with the company.

If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@northstareditions.com. No phone calls, please.

Location: Remote until at least June 2021, then mostly onsite in our Mendota Heights office.

Compensation: Mid-upper 30K, DOQ, plus benefits

Company/organization:
Location: Mendota Heights, MN
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Position Summary

The Art Department Manager plans, directs, and coordinates all activities of the art department. Responsible for overseeing the design of all book covers, book interiors, card products and packaging, and annuals (calendars, datebooks, almanacs) in conjunction with internal departments.

Job Responsibilities

·         Management of Art Department design and support staff including workload management, performance appraisals, project assignments (cover designers), and other related tasks.

·         Prepare and implement departmental budget and art-related budgets for all projects.

·         Oversee cover and packaging development process, assisting with brainstorming, ideation, review, and presentation processes.

·         Consult with staff on deck-related projects, evaluating artists and assisting with author/artist/designer liaison.

·         Manage outside vendors and resources (color correction, printers, etc.). Monitor costs and processes as needed to meet schedule and budgetary requirements.

·         Monitor hiring and contracting of interior illustration resources, working with internal staff and external resources as needed. Develop artist network and resources to ensure products meet company objectives.

·         Track art costs on projects, maintain vendor payment systems for artists, artist representatives, and other vendors to ensure project requirements, budgets, and deadlines are met..

·         Assist in new product development as needed. Advise staff on artistic requirements, limitations, budgets, etc.

·         Oversee book interior design process, reviewing designs as needed, advising on interior art required to complete projects.

·         Ensure quality requirements for printed materials are met by collaborating with internal staff and external vendors.  Review printed products prior to approval for sale.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·         5-10 years of managerial experience including performance management, staffing, budgeting, and workload management.

·         5 or more years experience  in art direction, 4C print production, and related technologies.

·         Proficiency in  Adobe Creative Suite.

·         Ongoing knowledge of publishing industry, audience requirements, and production processes.

·         Experience in  assessing, critiquing, and direct graphic designs of staff and external resources.

·         Ability to work diplomatically with individuals at all levels of the organization

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Company/organization: Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd
Location: Woodbury, MN
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Company description:

Smith House Publishing Consultants: has taught hundreds of authors to successfully publish and sell their print books and eBooks.

Smith House Press: is a traditional publishing company specializing in books on health and related subjects.

FINS Publications: has been publishing area fishing guides and maps since 1982.

Note: Sybil Smith was recently inducted in the 2021 Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame

What internships are available at your company:

Social Media Specialist: communicates via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more.

Responsibilities will include regular posting and encouraging others to join the conversation by sharing text, images, and other media forms. Applicants should have a good knowledge of image resources. Excellent writing skills are essential. A sense of humor in your work is appreciated.

Hours are very flexible, and all work is completed off site.

Compensation:

$450 for 45 hours for approximately 20 weeks.

Your name and title will be listed on the copyright page in our next book planned for Christmas 2021 release. This listing will enhance your credentials in the social media job market.

We will work with the educational institutional of your choice for course credit.

Both: Open to placements for nontraditional students and/or experienced-based (non-degree-holding) applicants.

 

Sybil Smith, Publisher

651-490-9408

sybilsmith.pub@gmail.com

Company/organization: Smith House

Coffee House Press seeks a Publicity and Marketing Assistant to support our communications team with book and author events, awards submissions, email and social media marketing, in-house sales, and customer service. This position also co-coordinates our internship program. The ideal candidate is an adventurous reader and literary-arts enthusiast with strong written and interpersonal communication skills. They excel at detail-oriented work, enjoy collaboration, and take initiative.

Major Areas of Responsibility

With support and supervision of the Publicist and Marketing Manager:

• Plan and coordinate author and in-house events, including virtual events, festivals, and bookstore readings, communicating with authors, organizers, and booksellers.
• Manage awards submissions, working closely with authors and editors for each title.
• Assist in composing press kits and other publicity materials for all titles.
• Assist with publicity mailings.
• Prepare the monthly Coffee House Press newsletter and assist with CHP social media, email newsblasts, and other external communications.
• Maintain the book webpages and events calendar on the CHP website and maintain metadata in distributor database.
• Coordinate the fulfillment of in-house sales, special orders, subscriptions, and event sales with support from interns and other staff; monitor and manage in-house inventory.
• Provide excellent customer service to all CHP customers and constituents.
• Provide general administrative support to the department.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Internship Program

In collaboration with the Development Assistant:

• Coordinate the internship program.
• Review internship applications and interview prospective candidates.
• Arrange and attend weekly check-ins with each intern.
• Design and assign projects for each intern, including their final culminating projects.
• Conduct exit interviews and evaluate areas for improvement in the program.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year’s experience in publishing or a skill-transferable industry
• Demonstrated excellence in administration or customer service
• Demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines, coordinating projects, and working with team members

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Desire to be part of a mission-based organization
• Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage deadlines
• Detail oriented and well organized, with the ability to coordinate and execute projects as part of a team and independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google suites, and database software
• Ability to lift boxes and equipment up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work from our offices in Minneapolis

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Fluency in HTML
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign

Reporting Compensation and Benefits

The Publicity and Marketing Assistant reports to the Publicist and Marketing Manager. This is a full-time staff position based in Minneapolis and includes health and dental benefits. Starting salary is $35,000.

We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and a list of five works of contemporary literature that are important to you. Applications will be accepted through April 19, 2021.

Company/organization: Coffee House Press
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Fortress Press seeks an Editorial Assistant to join our editorial team. Reporting to the Editor in Chief, this position is responsible for supporting the success of the Fortress Press imprint by providing assistance to key publishing processes, creating or editing high quality, compelling public facing copy, and developing and editing a small list of titles each year.  The role will assist in evaluation of submitted manuscripts for quality and conformity, regularly interact with a wide range of authors, and have significant opportunities for growth and development.

The position is an important part of a talented, high-energy team publishing 90 titles per year.

The Editorial Assistant will provide support in the areas of process management, editorial development, and copywriting and editing.

Process Management:

• Provide support to weekly editorial meetings, including coordinating agendas, record keeping, and file management.
• Provide support to seasonal cover design processes, including working with internal and external designers.
• Run seasonal list processes on behalf of Fortress Press, ensuring that book metadata is passed from editorial to other teams accurately and on time.
• Set up approved titles in internal systems, ensures prompt requests of contracts, and manages other processes related to book acquisition.

Editorial development:

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with authors and acquiring editors to support publication of high-quality scholarly books.
• Guide authors in preparing manuscripts for publication in print and electronic formats and ensures that submitted materials conform to publisher’s guidelines for production.
• Lead evaluation of over the transom projects and solicits feedback from editors, as necessary.
• Develop, copyedit, and see to publication a small list of assigned titles annually.
• Consult with acquisitions editors on the vision and creative needs of each book.

Copywriting and editing

• Work across the editorial team to create accurate, compelling copy to support a book’s success. Examples include back cover copy, marketing descriptions, and author bios.
• Assist the marketing team in confirming the accuracy and appropriateness of copy used in campaigns, emails, and social media.

Desired education:

• Graduate degree in theology, religious studies, biblical studies, or related field.

 Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with broad and diverse network of authors.
• Ability to set and maintain clear, consistent standards for internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment of change and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to judge the quality of written content and make recommendations for further action quickly and clearly.
• Broad knowledge of the Christian tradition and doctrines, biblical traditions, and disciplines germane to higher education in religion.
• Knowledge of and facility with electronic media, including digital publishing and formats appropriate for use in electronic publishing of all sorts.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal forms with precision and accuracy.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team, especially with acquiring editors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel 1-2 times yearly to represent Fortress Press at conferences or events.

Please include your resume, cover letter, and references with your application. Apply using the specified link: https://bit.ly/3wrAjNb

1517 Media is a dynamic team of publishing professionals seeking to grow our academic publishing program. We publish high-quality books and create multimedia resources for Christian communities, higher education learning and scholars, and the general reader.  1517 Media strives to create an environment of inclusiveness, equity, and respect for all regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, nation of origin, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.  We encourage candidates to apply who thrive in a welcoming environment.

 

Fortress Press is an imprint of 1517 Media.  From its origins in the early 1960’s, Fortress press has established an enviable position as a premier publisher of compelling theological, biblical, and ethical engagements for the church and the world in which it lives.

Company/organization: 1517 Media
Location: Minneapolis, MN

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving education experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking a Metadata Coordinator to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of North Mankato, MN or Edina, MN.

Capstone is the nations leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect, and award-winning books. Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day-whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online, or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Metadata Coordinator is a position in Capstone’s Metadata Services who will coordinate Out of Print processes and pack management for the department. This position will also be responsible for title submissions to various external partners for leveling and classification. Main Accountabilities:

• Handles the data routines necessary for the company’s out of print process
• Coordinates with the sales team to maintain and manage existing pack product metadata
• Seasonal MARC cataloging tasks into the organization’s cataloging system for print and digital item records, including submissions to our external cataloging partner
• Responsible for title applications and managing the receipt of Capstone data through the Library of Congress and the Cataloging-In-Publication program
• Downloads and distributes marketing assets (book covers and spreads) to data recipients as assigned
• Coordinates and maintains submissions for leveling to F&P, AR, and Lexile
• Uploads Sears Subject Headings into Biblio monthly
• Assists with large-scale data clean-up tasks within the company’s titles management system

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates would be familiar with bibliographic metadata – either in the publishing or library industry. Familiarity with title management systems, the ability to learn metadata manipulation in that setting, and the ability to utilize Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and formatting to fit customers’ requirements. Candidates should have a passion for metadata work and an understanding of the impact metadata has on product search and discoverability. A 4-year college degree is required.

Required Skills:

• Flexible and organized.
• Able to handle multiple projects at once.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with digital communication methods (Skype/instant messaging tools).
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Edina, MN, North Mankato, MN or Remote

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving educational experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking a Regional Sales Coordinator to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of North Mankato, MN, or Edina, MN.

Capstone is the nations leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect, and award-winning books. Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day-whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The principal accountability of the Regional Sales Coordinator is to meet or exceed direct sales goals by collaborating with designated direct sales representatives to increase awareness of Capstone’s companies in assigned territories and to introduce and generate sales of specified digital products. The Regional Sales Coordinator will also maintain and service established accounts and customer bases.

Main Accountabilities:

• Work with independent sales representatives to drive and increase sales volume in the selling of Capstone products with experience in sales support and service of SaaS-based subscription educational technology products.
• Set appointments for Independent Sales Representatives and customers to help drive sales
• Qualify leads by identifying needs, schedule and follow up on appointments and conduct online webinars as appropriate.
• Increase sales volume of digital products through outbound phone calls and email follow-up.
• Generate price quotes and initiate follow-up.
• Support activities of sales representatives through presentations, sales calls, and on-site and exhibits.
• Help support initiatives to drive customer awareness and engagement.
• Establish trust-based relationships with prospective customers and key stakeholders, especially at the District level, and in a way that enhances Capstone’s position as a trusted resource.
• Accurately record outbound calls, activities and results, opportunities, manage leads, additional contacts, and other details as required in the company CRM system.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required. Post-secondary education in the areas of sales, marketing, business or education-related background desired. Ideal candidates will have one year of inside/outside sales experience or one year of customer service experience. PC proficiency including knowledge of Microsoft Office products a must. SalesForce proficiency preferred.

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Ability to work independently-self starter
• Team Player
• Attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• PC proficiency, including internet, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• SalesForce proficiency help
• Ability to travel an average of three times per year out of state

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Edina, MN, North Mankato, MN or Remote

Direct Sales Representative

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving educational experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking a Direct Sales Representative to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of North Mankato, MN, or Edina, MN.

Capstone is the nations leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect, and award-winning books. Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day-whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The principal accountability of the Direct Sales Representative is to exceed sales goals by increasing awareness of Capstone’s products and services in assigned territories where full market potential and/or product acceptance has not yet been established. The Direct Sales Representative will also maintain, and service established accounts and customer base.

Main Accountabilities:

• Increase sales volume in the selling of Capstone products with experience in sales support and service of SaaS-based subscription educational technology products.
• Increase pipeline of opportunities and sales volume
• Actively seek out new customers and markets to determine needs and appropriate use of products with prospective customers.
• Develop and implement overall sales plan to exceed target goals by determining: sales strategies; lead sales contacts, customer needs, and department and company objectives including the introduction of new products and services.
• Prepare and present communications based on market needs.
• Respond effectively to customer inquiries regarding the identification of needs, product recommendations, sampling of product, pricing, process, and delivery.
• Accurately record outbound calls, activities and results, opportunities, manage leads, additional contacts, and other details as required in the company CRM system.
• Plan, attend, and set up exhibits within assigned territories, demonstrating products and following up on sales leads.
• Maintain an understanding of industry trends and resources Present information to other internal departments regarding competition, needs, and trends.
•  Recommend new products and product modifications,
• Establish trust-based relationships with prospective customers and key stakeholders, especially at the District level and in a way that enhances Capstone’s position as a trusted resource.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates would have one year of inside/outside sales experience or one year of customer service experience. Post-secondary education in the areas of sales, marketing, business, or education-related background desired. High School Diploma or GED required.

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Closer
• Excellent telephone etiquette
• Confident
• Open to trying new approaches
• Ability to work independently-self starter
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• PC proficiency, including internet, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• SalesForce proficiency helpful
• Ability to travel an average of three times per year out of state

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Edina, MN, North Mankato, MN or Remote

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving education experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking a Senior Business Applications Engineer to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of North Mankato, MN, or Edina, MN.

Capstone is the nation’s leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect to go along with award-winning books.  Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day—whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online, or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Business Applications Engineer will work within an immediate team of 4-5 enterprise applications specialists/experts performing all aspects of delivery and support for custom, packaged, and software-as-a-service enterprise business applications & data stores.

Main Accountabilities:

• Perform solution design or architecture for data integrations and interfaces between applications, databases, and other data sources, both internal and external.
• Perform systems analysis (technical) in the course of managing data movement between sources compromised of the enterprise system or platform; define, analyze, validate, and create detailed documentation for data objects and the relationships between them.
• Help define master data management, data modeling and integration principals and specifications. Develop standards and consistency to endure overall integrity of data interfaces.
• Help evaluate, select, and implement data integration & reporting tools including purchased Master Data Management (MDM) and BI & Analytic solutions.
• Perform data integration coding, installation, or configuration of programs, scripts, routines, and stored procedures to export, transform, and load data.
• Design and develop operational data stores (ODS), data marts, and other data integration solutions.
• Develop effective monitoring and alert methods for enterprise integrations and perform performance monitoring and tuning to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform incident and problem management and troubleshooting to resolve and escalate issues and lead root cause analysis to ensure overall enterprise application platform stability.
• Learn and evaluate new data integration methods and formats. Develop a deep understanding of industry-specific data standards and specifications and ensure internal systems evolve to leverage and support industry trends in related data management.
• Assist enterprise business applications team with definition and improvement of related technical design and implementation methods (e.g. release management, change management, design and coding standards, master data management, etc.)
• Collaborate with IT business analysts and end-users to design and deliver technology solutions based on functional and technical requirements provided.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and enterprise business applications team members to develop technology roadmaps for key business systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree and 6-10 years of experience in the field of Information Technology or Business Systems Analysis. Minimum of 6 years of application design, programming, or support experience; experience serving as technical lead on complex projects requiring coordination with multiple other technical and business resources.

A successful candidate would have a high proficiency level in ETL, data migration/transfer, and data integration modeling and design. Experience in Web services frameworks (SOAP, WSDL, REST, XML), service-oriented architecture and message queuing concepts, SQL development, SQL Server Integration Services/Jitterbit, SQL Server Analysis Services, and SQL Server Reporting Services.   Experience in Azure cloud and Azure data services is a plus.

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Edina, MN, North Mankato, MN or Remote