[KIT-list] IMPORTANT: I’ll be closing the KIT List in February

Friday, January 20, 2023

My dear friends in the KITList Community,
 
With heartfeltgratitude and a deep appreciation for each of youin this remarkable community, I want to let you know that I'll be closing the bookon this amazing KIT List adventure in February. I'll keep the job postings going until then, and will be sending a few more personal emails out to all of you.

 

After 25 1/2 years, Iwant to thank you all for being a part of this unique community that grew to over72,000 top professionals. The magic of the KIT List was the simple power offriends helping friends. The KIT List wouldn't have become a way to help greatpeople find great jobs without YOU, and the ripple effect of good that's createdby simply helping a friend or stranger.

 

I've had the honor of meeting many of you in person over theyears and connecting by email or phone. I've been touched by the quiet courageand heroism of so many who lost their jobs but had families depending upon them– often in very adverse situations like a dying spouse, a sick child, or somespecial need that made their burden particularly heavy. Yet their spirit ofhopefulness, and the desire to do whatever they could to provide for theirfamilies kept me inspired to keep the KIT List going during the many times overthe years I just wanted to close everything down.

 

 

A Time for SomethingNew

Now that there are somany strong job search and career platforms, the KIT List has served its missionand purpose.

 

I've been hoping to dedicate my time to some new things thathave been on my heart for a long time. It'll be involving creativity and kids,who are our hope and future! I've also been winding down the KIT List for thepast few years since I haven't had the bandwidth that it demands.

 

I originally planned toclose the KIT List in early 2020 – but then COVID hit the whole world. So, Ididn't feel I could close the community in good conscience when so many wereout of work during such unprecedented times. That's when my sister andco-moderator, Kelly, and I created videos to encourage everyone, and providetips via interviews with hiring experts on how to get a job during a worldwidepandemic. The links to the "The Corona Videos" series are in the Resources sectionbelow.

 

 

A Bit of Background

In case you don't know our story, I had no idea what I'daccidentally started in 1997 with my simple "Keep in Touch" email list with myfriends at SGI. Had I known what it would entailback in 1997… I would have run for the hills! But I really believe it was God'sidea since I never intended to start anything like this. As friends told otherfriends about the KIT List, it grew to what I jokingly call "72,000 of myclosest friends!" But once it took a life of its own, I just wanted to be agood caretaker of this unique community (that predated LinkedIn and the big jobplatforms).

 

We estimate that over135,000 people have been a part of the KIT List community as people unsubscribedover the years as they found jobs, then returned when they were looking again.

 

It really meant a lotto hear from many of you when you got a job, and how heartening to hear that manyof you landed multiple jobs from the KIT List! Someone recently told me thatthey'd landed four jobs over the years! It was so fantastic to hear from so manyrecruiters and employers that the KIT List community was their "secret sauce"for finding top candidates.

 

 

My Dad was the Real Inspirationfor the KIT List

It was actually my Dadwho modeled the spirit of helping many friends by keeping in touch over theyears through phone calls, helping them find jobs, making hospital visits, or asending handwritten card of encouragement. I still treasure his many notes tome, and they perk me up whenever I feel down! I wrote a tribute to him in myblog, which I'm SO grateful that I did since he died suddenly just a few weekslater. Here's the link to "The Man Who Inspired the KIT List"
https://kitlist.wordpress.com/?s=man+who+inspired

 

 

Resources for JobSearch Will Remain Up:

Over the years, we'vehad many free events with panels of career experts, plus special"FriendWorking" events to learn a warmer and better way of networking where youcome with the idea of helping others first. We had hundreds turn out mostevents!

 

I've also tried toshare encouragement and job tips (as well as the life lessons I was learning!)with our community over the years through my email messages to the entire list,and later through the blog posts. I'll keep the blog up so people can accessthose tips and resources. Also, I was invited to have a KIT List show on alocal TV station a few years back. I'll keep those shows up since the interviewsand inside scoop from the hiring experts remain very relevant. In fact, I receivedemails from people saying they watched them prior to job interviews – and LANDEDTHE JOB!

 

KIT List Resources tohelp you find a job you'll love:

·       KIT List Blog

https://kitlist.wordpress.com/



·       KIT List "Get ThatJob!" TV Shows – inside tips on job interviews and career strategies fromhiring experts

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL47LpytMIxu4a8n48lQpd-Wkfh5tC7ns1



·       KIT List "CoronaVideos" – interviews of recruiters and employers on how to get a job in apandemic or any difficult economic time
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeDHQ5iifVPYdWj7uyB7J7Q

 

 

A Heartfelt Thank You!

It's been an honor andprivilege to serve this wonderful community. I'm so very grateful to the peoplewho stepped up to volunteer their time to help me when the workload becameoverwhelming.

As the KIT List grew so quickly, I struggled to work on theKIT List in the late-night hours after I'd finished my own marketing consultingwork (my paid job!). Some very special people stepped forward to volunteertheir help when I was hitting the proverbial wall.

 

I want to thank Val Cienega, whom I hadn't met at the time,but was a member of the KIT List community who came forward to volunteer as amoderator for many years! My dear friend from SGI, Amy Sloniker Plunkett, alsopitched in and helped with the sheer volume of work needed to moderate and keepour community free of spammers and protect it from those wanting to exploitthis large community. Then my wonderful sister, Kelly Connelly, joined in aswell. Each of these gifted people had their own MORE than full time "real jobs"and helped in their spare time. I am deeply grateful to them!

 

Sometimes the bestthings in life are the unexpected ones. The KIT List was a surprise to me – andit took a life of its own thanks to each of you spreading the word to help yourfriends and colleagues.

 

The spirit of the KITList is due largely to YOU. Your kindness and helping others will continue andgrow in other wonderful ways. Thank you forbeing a part of the KIT List family!

 

Although the KIT List is officially closing in February, thepower of helping others keeps growing as a force for good as you continue to shareyour gifts in our world.

 

Thank you for enriching my life in more ways than you willever know,

 

Sue

 

 

Your KIT List Founder

sue@kitlist.org
http://www.KITlist.org


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[KIT-list] MarTech Development Manager (SF Bay Area, CA)

If you are interested in this role, please direct your responses to: https://smrtr.io/cLfpb

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Company Description

Global brands hire us to align sales and marketing systems to make their data processes make sense, and to align sales and marketing teams—so it all works together. We help evolve and transform your data into best-in-class customer journeys that allow you to deepen customer relationships and drive revenue. Driving performance through data-driven, results-oriented digital marketing strategies, we have a proven track record of success and our expertise in marketing automation and lead generation has helped our clients achieve substantial growth and ROI year after year. We pride ourselves on our ability to stay ahead of industry trends and provide personalized, comprehensive solutions to meet the unique needs of each of our clients. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to excellence, we're dedicated to helping our clients achieve their business goals and reach new levels of success.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced cross-functional lead to manage and oversee our full-stack web development and marketing automation platform engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both web development and marketing automation platform development, as well as experience leading cross-functional teams within an agency setting.


What you'll be doing:

-- Lead and manage the full-stack web development team, including the development and maintenance of web applications and websites
-- Lead and manage the marketing automation platform engineering team, including the development and maintenance of marketing automation platforms
-- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and marketing, to ensure that web development and marketing automation platform engineering projects align with internal and client company goals and objectives
-- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
-- Ensure that web development and marketing automation platform engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of internal and external stakeholders
-- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to ensure their professional growth and development
-- Stay up-to-date with the latest web development and marketing automation platform engineering trends and technologies, and incorporate them into projects as appropriate


What we're looking for:

-- Strong background in web development, including experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks (such as React or Angular)
-- Strong background in marketing automation platform engineering, including experience with platforms such as Marketo, Pardot, or Eloqua
-- Experience leading cross-functional teams, including web development and marketing automation platform engineering teams
-- Strong project management skills, including experience defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, as well as identifying dependencies and potential roadblocks
-- Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
-- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to provide guidance and mentorship to team members
-- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
-- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field


Additional Information
This is a remote, contract position. Must reside in the United States.

Please click the following link to submit your resume and application: https://smrtr.io/cLfpb


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[KIT-list] MarTech Development Manager (SF Bay Area, CA)

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Company Description

Global brands hire us to align sales and marketing systems to make their data processes make sense, and to align sales and marketing teams—so it all works together. We help evolve and transform your data into best-in-class customer journeys that allow you to deepen customer relationships and drive revenue. Driving performance through data-driven, results-oriented digital marketing strategies, we have a proven track record of success and our expertise in marketing automation and lead generation has helped our clients achieve substantial growth and ROI year after year. We pride ourselves on our ability to stay ahead of industry trends and provide personalized, comprehensive solutions to meet the unique needs of each of our clients. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to excellence, we're dedicated to helping our clients achieve their business goals and reach new levels of success.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced cross-functional lead to manage and oversee our full-stack web development and marketing automation platform engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both web development and marketing automation platform development, as well as experience leading cross-functional teams within an agency setting.


What you'll be doing:

-- Lead and manage the full-stack web development team, including the development and maintenance of web applications and websites
-- Lead and manage the marketing automation platform engineering team, including the development and maintenance of marketing automation platforms
-- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and marketing, to ensure that web development and marketing automation platform engineering projects align with internal and client company goals and objectives
-- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
-- Ensure that web development and marketing automation platform engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of internal and external stakeholders
-- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to ensure their professional growth and development
-- Stay up-to-date with the latest web development and marketing automation platform engineering trends and technologies, and incorporate them into projects as appropriate


What we're looking for:

-- Strong background in web development, including experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks (such as React or Angular)
-- Strong background in marketing automation platform engineering, including experience with platforms such as Marketo, Pardot, or Eloqua
-- Experience leading cross-functional teams, including web development and marketing automation platform engineering teams
-- Strong project management skills, including experience defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables, as well as identifying dependencies and potential roadblocks
-- Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
-- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to provide guidance and mentorship to team members
-- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
-- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Marketing, or a related field


Additional Information
This is a remote, contract position. Must reside in the United States.

Please click the following link to submit your resume and application: https://smrtr.io/cLfpb


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[KIT-list] Marketing Documentation Support (SF Bay Area, CA)

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The Opportunity:

The client's Lifecycle Marketing team is passionate about delivering impactful and effective marketing programs to their customers and prospects.

Their goal is to drive long-term growth for the organization through personalized marketing campaigns and world-class marketing platform solutions. They are looking for an outstanding candidate with a passion for planning, creating & managing technical documentation to drive training, worldwide processes, and managing cross-functional priorities across multiple strategic roadmaps needed to further the vision of a truly global personalization platform.

In this role, the candidate will develop and organize the key documentation required by the Lifecycle Marketing global teams. This will include technical instruction manuals for internally developed solutions, technical requirements, marketing processes, and strategic roadmaps with clear priorities and dependencies, as well as facilitating regular internal prioritization syncs with the purpose of unlocking and scaling highly personalized Marketing Content to drive experiences globally.


What You'll Do:

-- Partner with Marketing Managers and Solution Architects to create, and maintain training materials, end-to-end processes, and wiki documentation for collecting, and prioritizing global marketing requirements across platforms
-- Gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedural manuals, process documentation, and technical specifications
-- Gain a deep understanding of internal and external products, translating complex information into clear, polished, and engaging content
-- Develop and maintain a detailed database of content within the team wiki space
-- Evaluate current documentation and develop methods to improve both organization and usability

===What You Need to Succeed===

-- Bachelors Degree or 2-3 years of equivalent practical experience
-- Background in Technical Writing
-- Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced, growth environment
-- Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills with an impeccable eye for detail
-- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Atlassian (Wiki)
-- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple types of information for different internal audiences
-- A Plus: Knowledge of email marketing best practices, ExactTarget Marketing Cloud, Adobe Campaign, or related email software and related technologies (ie. HTML, CSS)

At the client organization, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized throughout the world on Best Companies lists. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you're looking to make an impact, this client is the place for you.

The client organization is an equal-opportunity employer. They welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Please submit your resume along with your rate to careers@xcelagency.com


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