The Coughlan Companies Technology Department has an immediate opening for a database administrator in the Mankato office. This position will create and administer our databases; ensure accuracy and completeness of data;  build and maintain data cubes; establish and maintain security and integrity controls; formulate and monitor policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management; and build and monitor data transfer applications.

The successful candidate will have a 4-year degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field; in addition to 4+ years of database management experience with Microsoft SQL server in the following areas: database maintenance plans, backup/recovery; database replication; performance tuning; database design and creation; analysis services and MDX; database security; and some Windows 2003 server administration experience to complement database administration.  BizTalk and .Net experience preferred.  Looking for someone that is an analytical and creative thinker, highly creative problem-solver, experience balancing multiple priorities, and has a desire to thrive, learn, and grow in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. 

We offer a competitive wage and benefit package and a rewarding work environment. Please send resume and salary history to: Human Resources, Coughlan Companies, Inc., 151 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN 56001. Fax: 507-345-8504. E-mail: hrservices@coughlancompanies.com  or apply on-line at www.coughlancompanies.com No phone calls, please.

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Are you looking for a flexible schedule?  Do you have a passion for children’s book publishing?  If you answered yes to these questions we would like to talk to you!

Stone Arch Books, publisher of appealing high-interest fiction for young readers, has a product planning assistant internship opportunity open in our Bloomington, MN location.  Main duties for this position are to assist the Product Planning Director in all functions; including industry and product research, correspondence, mailings, and other special projects as assigned. 

The successful candidate will be in their final year of an Education, business or related field or completed a 4 year degree. Must have excellent research skills, professional appearance, creative, and able to handle several projects at once.   Strong proficiency in MS Office and excellent problem solving skills are preferred. 

We offer a competitive compensation and a great creative work environment. Please send resume to: Human Resources, Coughlan Companies, 151 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN 56001. Fax: 507-345-8504. E-mail: hrservices@coughlancompanies.com Or apply on-line at www.coughlancompanies.com No phone calls, please.

Coughlan Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer