Public Speakers - CASTING CALL

Monster’s Making It Count Casting CallSpeakers Needed in Pittsburgh, PA and Morgantown, WV!Casting Call held in Pittsburgh, PA  â€“ October 3, 2008Making It Count is currently recruiting contract speakers for our upcoming 2008 programs, “Making Your College Search Countâ€� and “Making College and Career Count.â€�  These 45-minute presentations are offered to high school juniors and seniors from January – June 2009.Making It Count, a division of Monster Worldwide, is the industry leader in “edutainmentâ€� delivering more than 11,000 free educational presentations to high school students, college students, and parents nationwide.  Speakers offer motivation and information to students on how to make the most of their high school experience, succeed in college, and best prepare themselves to maximize their opportunities upon graduation.  By achieving these goals, Making It Count will play a meaningful role in reversing the long-term negative trends in college graduation rates and graduate employment statistics.  Since 1998, we have reached more than 18 million students! Our Program Coordinators call on schools daily, signing them up for our free programs.  Regional Managers then contact our speakers nationwide and check their availability to deliver the scheduled presentations.  Making It Count provides the program content (i.e. scripts) for speakers.  To become certified as a speaker, you must attend and certify at our all-expenses-paid, top-quality, professional training to be held in January 2009.  Compensation varies between $100 and $250 per presentation based upon distance traveled for the presentation.  Once certified, all speakers are hired as independent contractors.  Independent contractors are not eligible for benefits. The average speaker will deliver approximately 10-15 presentations per semester depending upon the following: Ã˜ School sign-ups in your areaØ Your speaking abilityØ Your availabilityØ Your flexibility (travel, driving, overnight trips, flights) SPEAKER CRITERIA: Ã˜ Associate or Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement)Ø Excellent public speaking skillsØ Ability to speak to and engage large (100-800) audiences of students and educatorsØ Vocal projection and varianceØ Strong stage presence and image of professional successØ Flexible schedule during school hoursØ Immediate access to email and the InternetØ Reliable transportationØ Ability and willingness to travel up to three hours by car HOW TO AUDITION:Email a resume/headshot (if applicable) to speaker@makingitcount.com with PITTSBURGH Casting Call as your subject line.  If you are selected to audition, we will send you an email invitation to attend the casting session (with confirmed audition date and venue information), including a minimal script to memorize.  If you are unable to attend a casting call in the above city, please visit the websites below for information on sending in a video application.  FOR MORE INFORMATION:Please visit our company website at www.makingitcount.com or our speaker website at http://speaker.makingitcount.com.  If you have additional questions, please feel free to email questions to speaker@makingitcount.com .      Monster Worldwide is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. As standard practice in our hiring process and as a condition to employment, it is the policy of Monster Worldwide to conduct a pre-employment / background check. Monster Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. Monster is the number one name in online recruitment. With close to 5,000 employees in three dozen countries, industry-leading products and services, a global brand and unparalleled international reach, Monster is the preeminent destination for career and life management. Monster has revolutionized the way people look for jobs and employers look for people. We are passionate about our mission: Bringing people together to advance their lives. Our explosive growth reflects the kind of people who work here: Forward thinking professionals from all industries who offer fresh ideas and share the passion for excellence. Rise to the challenge - advance your career at Monster. View Entire VideoWork at Monster The Monster Worldwide benefits package includes: 3 Healthcare Plan Options 2 Dental Plans Vision Plan Domestic Partner Benefits 100% Company Paid Life Insurance 100% Company Paid Short-Term Disability 100% Company Paid Long-Term Disability 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Paid Time Off Program (PTO) Paid Volunteer Time Charitable Giving