Job opportunities this week

This message is about upcoming hiring events, job opportunities, and employment workshops.

Advantage Sales and Marketing will be sponsoring a hiring event for Event Specialists and Retail Reset Merchandisers. This event will be held on Tuesday, May 6^th from 10am to 12pm at WorkSource Renton.  The address is 500 SW 7th StreetRenton, 98057. All candidates must reserve a seat to this event by contacting lcorwin@esd.wa.gov. For more information, call 206-205-3500.

The Greater Seattle Career Fair is a chance to meet face to face with Hiring Managers from several employers in the greater Seattle area. Admission is free, and hiring managers will be looking to fill a variety of positions. It is recommended that job seekers dress professionally and bring several resumes. This will be held on Wednesday, May 7th from 11am to 2pm at the Seattle Pavilion - next to the Key Arena.  The address is 305 Harrison St, Seattle, 98109. For more information, visit choicecareerfairs.com.

The Seattle Waterfront Marriott is hiring for Bartenders, Hosts/Hostesses, Cashiers, Dishwashers, Room Servers, Front Office Supervisors, Cook Leads, and Loss Prevention Officers.  To find out more about these jobs and other opportunities, visit jobs.marriot.com.  There are a number of other locations in the Seattle area hiring for several positions as well.  For more information, call 206-443-5000. 

Several Lowe’s locations are hiring for a number of positions.  Positions include Customer Service Associate, Facility Service Associate, Flooring Sales Specialist, Millwork Sales Specialist, Store Seasonal Employees, and Seasonal Stockers. Locations include Renton, Lakewood, Federal Way, Everett, and Bellevue.  For more information on these positions, visit careers.lowes.com.

The WorkSource North Seattle Affiliate will be holding a workshop titled “Perfecting Applications”.  In this workshop, you will learn how employers read applications and how to be better prepared to meet an employer’s expectations. You will leave the workshop with a master application that will be helpful when filling out paper and electronic applications, and start you on your way to developing a résumé.  This workshop will be held from 8:30 to 11:30am at 9600 College Way North, Seattle,98103.  It is the blue building on the south end of the North Seattle Community College campus.  This workshop is first come, first served. For more information, call 206-440-2500.

WorkSource Auburn will be holding several Worker Retraining Information Sessions. These informational sessions offer an overview of the Worker Retraining program at the community and technical colleges and a summary of other funding resources.  These sessions will be offered on May 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th from 10:45 to 11:30 am at 2707 I St NE, Auburn, 98002.  For more information, call 253-833-0102.  

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (4/24/14)
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar

Or try these job search sites:

Beehive  Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs

Community Resource Exchange 4/29

Hi, If you or someone you know are experiencing homelessness, I wanted to let you know about the United Way Community Resource Exchange on Tuesday, April 29th from 9 to 2 at the CenturyLink Field.

The Community Resource Exchange is a one-day, one stop way for people experiencing homelessness to get everything you need in one place on one day. The following free services will be available:

• Hot meals
• Health care
• Haircuts
• Voice mail accounts
• Legal and public benefits help
• Referrals to counseling and job training
• and much more

If you are homeless, we encourage you to attend this event as it will be a great way to get a variety of free services in one place, in one day. So don’t miss it, and bring your friends.

Community Resource Exchange 
Tuesday April 29th
9am to 2pm 
CenturyLink Field, East Hall 
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle
Metro bus routes 16, 66, 99, 47, 522, 578, 577, 179, 158, 190, 192, Sounder, 7, 36, 14, 21, 70, 13, 24, 28, 5, & 40.

For more information, email cre@uwkc.org or visit uwkc.org/cre.

Job opportunities this week

This message is about current job openings and employment-related training opportunities.

WorkSource Auburn will be holding a Job Search and Training Resources workshop.  You will be able to receive on-going, individualized job search coaching and assistance and find out about funding resources for skill upgrades and retraining.  This will be held at 2707 I St NE, Auburn, 98002 on April 28th from 1:30pm to 3pm.  For more information, call 253-833-0102.  

The Northgate Branch of the Seattle Public Library will be holding a class on Job Search Basics. At this class, you will have the opportunity to develop a successful job search plan and learn about resources for job searchers. This class will be held on May 2nd from 3pm to 5pm.  Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.  The address for the Northgate Branch is 10548 Fifth Ave. N.E., Seattle, 98125. For more information, call 206-386-1980.  

AllFlight Corporation in Kent is hiring for Shipping/Receiving Clerks and Supervisors and Supply Chain Managers.    If you're interested in these positions, please email SadieH@allflight.com by Monday, April 28th. In your email please: list the position job title you're applying for; explain why you're interested in the position; attach your resume; and use the email subject line: Resume for AllFlight.  Call 253-437-0582 extension 101 for more information.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is hiring for a variety of positions including: Central Transport Clerk, Lab Aide, Office Assistant, and Program Assistant.  For more information on these positions, visit fhcrc.org/careers  You can also call (206) 667-5000.

NeighborCare Health is hiring for Facilities Building Techs in Seattle.  Responsibilities include performing a variety of hands-on maintenance work tasks as assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to painting, drywall, moving and assembling furnishings and equipment, minor plumbing and electrical work, and door and lock repair. If you are interested in this position, visit neighborcare.org/careers. You can also call 206-548-3058 for more information.

Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream is currently hiring for Scoopers, Shift Leaders, and Ice Cream Makers.  Openings are located in Wallingford, University District, Capitol Hill, 19th & Mercer, and Queen Anne. To apply, send your resume to jobs@mollymoonicecream.com. Include the location and position desired in the subject line.  For more information on these positions, visit mollymoonicecream.com/jobs.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (4/17/14)
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar

Or try these job search sites:

Beehive  Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs

Vote Yes on Proposition 1: Save our buses, fix our roads

We would like to encourage you to vote for Proposition 1. 

On April 22, voters in King County will have the power to prevent deep and painful cuts to our public transportation system.  Proposition 1, the only item on the ballot, will fund transit, bridges and roads.  We support Prop 1 because we believe that affordable public transportation options are vital in connecting people to resources and opportunities. A vote to support Prop 1  is a vote to increase funding for Metro and keep our buses moving.

The deadline for mailing in your ballot is tomorrow Tuesday, April 22, but your best bet is to do it today!

By supporting Prop 1 you can help prevent deep cuts that hurt bus riders including seniors, working families, students and people with disabilities.  With 400,000 daily road trips, Metro connects people in our county to jobs, family, fun, and opportunity.  

Prop 1 will cost the average King County household $11 a month and it establishes low income bus fare and partial rebates on vehicle fees for low income car owners. The alternative is a 17% cut in Metro services which would be devastating for our community.  Cuts at that level would impact 80 percent of Metro bus riders and 100 percent of commuters. Those cuts are already planned and would take effect this fall unless voters intervene. 

Remember to vote by Tuesday, April 22, and vote YES on Proposition 1.

Job Opportunities this week

This message is about upcoming hiring events, employment opportunities, and job trainings in the area.

South Seattle Community College will be holding a 10 week Industrial Logistics Course through their Georgetown Campus. This is a free training program that prepares graduates in a variety of entry level jobs in the Logistics Industry. Those interested are required to attend an orientation.  Classes start on April 30th so be sure to register soon by contacting Jason Petrait at 206-934-6865 or Jason.petrait@seattlecolleges.edu.

There will be a Veterans Services and Employment Fair which will include veteran focused employers in areas such as manufacturing, aerospace, law enforcement, government service, and many more.  This will be held on April 22nd from 1pm to 4pm at the Federal Way Community Center which is located at 876 S 333rd St, Federal Way, 98003.  Pre-register for the event at veteransjobfair.eventbrite.com. For more information, email Richard Garmong at richard.garmong@kingcounty.edu.

Hotel Deca is hiring for front desk agents, relief night auditors, and reservations agents. This hotel is located in the University District.  To see the full job descriptions and to apply for these positions, visit noblehousehotels.com/careers.  For more information, call 206-634-2000.

Kasala Furniture is hiring for delivery drivers at their outlet location in South Seattle.  You can apply for this position in person by visiting 1948 Occidental Avenue, Seattle, 98134 between 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.  For more information, call 206-340-4112.

Oberto is hiring for a number of positions located in Kent.  Positions include: project engineer, QA technician, maintenance planner, production lead, maintenance mechanic, and packaging machine operator.  To apply for these positions, visit obertobrands.com.  If you are a person of disability and need an accommodation to apply for one of these positions, please call 253- 437-6100.

Free trainings will be offered at South Seattle Community College in Medical Business Information Technology. If you are interested in participating in any of these classes, sign up for an orientation at startnextquarter.org or call Kristi O’Neill at 206-336-6979. The classes are scheduled to begin this month. 

Do you have the skills but just can’t find the job? If you’re age 55+ or older, unemployed, low-income, motivated and just need a little extra to help you get to where you want to be in the employment market, the YWCA Title V program could be for you. This is an internship program that places workers in host agencies relevant to work experience that works hand in hand with its interns to achieve real results. For more information, contact Kevon Wick at 206-436-8638 or twick@ywcaworks.org.

Free Tenant Rights Workshop 4/21 4:00-6:00 at Solid Ground

Want to know more about your rights as a renter? Wondering how to get your deposit back or request a repair? Would you like to know how the new changes in the laws impact renters? Solid Ground Tenant Counselors are hosting a FREE Rent Smart Workshop for the community Monday, April 21st, 4:00-6:00pm, at Solid Ground.

At this tenant’s rights workshop, they will provide information about the landlord-tenant laws in Washington State and discuss the laws and ordinances that apply throughout the housing search process, move-in, during tenancy, move-out and eviction. Bring your questions!

Since there is no agency that enforces the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act in our state, it is largely up to tenants to understand the laws and know their rights in order to take appropriate action to effectively enforce them. They will talk about some tips and best practices for renters to help you assert your rights and have a successful tenancy – whether you are signing a rental agreement, requesting repairs or have questions about your privacy rights.

Especially with recent changes and additions to the laws, challenging situations can arise for tenants. There are remedies available to tenants if a landlord is not complying with the laws, but tenants have to know those remedies are available in order to use them. Knowing the laws and what steps to take, tenants can take action to correct the problem.

If you would to attend the workshop, please RSVP to the Solid Ground Tenant Services Workshop & Advocacy Line at 206.694.6748 or email tenantwa@solid-ground.org.

Free Rent Smart Workshop 
Monday April 21st, 4:00- 6:00 pm
Solid Ground
Main Conference Room (1st floor)
1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103 
In the same building as Wallingford Branch of the Seattle Public Library. 
Free parking is available behind the building. Accessible by bus routes 16 and 44.  

For more information, visit the website solid-ground.org/Tenant or call the Tenant Services Hotline 206.694.6767.

Job Opportunities this week

This message is about upcoming hiring events, employment opportunities, and job trainings in the area.

YWCA Greenbridge Learning Center serves White Center Public Housing, King County Section 8 residents, food stamp recipients, and low income job seekers by providing free job search resources including job postings, access to computers, phones and fax.  They assist job seekers with intensive case management, job readiness, resume and cover letter writing, career counseling and coaching, and Life Skills classes that include Financial Management, First Aid, CPR training, etc.  To learn more, please contact Stephanie Nguyen at 206-336-6983.

FareStart has training programs for people who are interested in working in the restaurant business.  They provide on-going support of many kinds for homeless adults, and have employment specialists who work with them to find a job after the 16 week program.  They also have a youth barista program.  At present, they do not have a waiting list for their programs.  For more information, visit farestart.org. You can also call 206-443-1233. 

WorkSource South Seattle College will be holding an IT Employer Panel & Job Fair.  It will take place on Wednesday, April 16th from 1pm to 4pm.  The job fair will begin at 2:30 with a panel preceding it. The address is 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle which is the Brockey Center on the South Seattle College campus.  Space is limited so be sure to fill out the required registration at worksourcesscc.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 206-934-5304.

WorkSource Auburn will be holding a Residential Construction/Remodel Employer Panel & Recruiting Event.  Participating employers will include Riverstone Residential, CLP, Restored Design & Remodel, and Carlisle Classic Homes.  This will take place on Thursday, April 17th, from 1pm-3:30pm with the recruiting session starting at 2:15pm and a panel preceding it. The address is 2707 "I" St. NE, Auburn.  Space is limited so be sure to fill out the required registration at worksourceauburn.eventbrite.com.  For more information, call 253-833-0102.

Lowe’s is hiring for a number of positions around King County.  Positions include Store Seasonal Employee, Customer Service Associate, Sales Specialists, Unload Associate, Facility Service Associate, among many others.  Locations include Seattle, Issaquah, Tukwila, Renton, Bellevue, and Auburn. For more information, visit careers.lowes.com.

Target is currently hiring for a number of positions at their Seattle area locations.  Positions include Team Members in the following areas: Cashier, Backroom, Sales Floor, Food Service, Merchandise Flow, among many others.  To apply for these positions, visit jobs.target.com. For more information, call 206- 494-3250.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (4/3/14)
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog
WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar

Or try these job search sites:

Beehive  Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs