Job Opportunities This Week

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

Worksource Rainier is hosting a hiring event for Convergent on Tuesday July 8^th from 10am- 12pm at 2531 Rainier Ave S. They are hiring Collections/ Customer Care Agents. To reserve a seat contact csimpson@esd.wa.gov.

Over 56 employers will be at the Veterans and Spouses Career Expo on Tuesday, July 15^th from 10am- 1pm at the Washington State Convention Center, 6^th floor, 800 Convention Pl, Seattle.  To register and pre- order your complimentary lunch visit workingwithourtroops.eventbrite.com

Double Tree Hotel, at Sea- Tac Airport, is currently hiring for these positions: Bellperson/Drivier, Cashier, Barista, Concierge Seasonal, Event Manager, Front Desk Agent, Lead Banquet Cook and Line Cook . To see a full list of jobs available, visit airportjobs.org.

Downtown Seattle Worksource Affiliate, located at 2024 3rd Ave, Seattle,  is holding a Beginning Internet training on Thursday July 3 from 12:30-2pm. This class will teach you how to use the internet for job search purposes. Contact csimpson@esd.wa.gov

FareStart has new employment opportunities for a Marketing and Communications Director, Receptionist, Special Events Manager, Delivery Driver, On- Call Catering Chef Instructor, On- Call Servers/ Waitstaff, Head Chef and Contract Account Manager.  To apply send cover letter and resume to jobs@farestart.org or send to: Attn: Jobs 700 Virginia Street

Seattle, WA 98101.

Every Monday at 8 a.m., Paul Valenti, of the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens, hosts a one-hour meeting for serious job seekers. Bring a cup of coffee and your job search questions to the Central Building, at 810 3rd Ave, Room 401.

Seattle Goodwill offers Job Training and Employment services to those with significant barriers to employment. Programs include: Retail Customer Service Job Training, Youth Green Corps, Job Search, and Case Management. Classes include: Cashiering/ Customer Service, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Computer skills from the basics to Microsoft Office, GED Preparation and Community College 101. Seattle Goodwill’s computer lab is open every Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm and is located at 700 Dearborn Place South. The next dates to register for classes are July 21-25.Contact Samantha Poster, (206) 329-1000 or Samantha.Poster@seattlegoodwill.org or visit the Job Training and Employment page on seattlegoodwill.org.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (6/24/14)
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

Summer Food Service Program Kickoff

The free summer food service program is having a kickoff event this Friday 6/27 12-2 at Jefferson Community Center (3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle 98108). There will be Free Food - Come try the lunches your kids will eat this summer! Plus Radio Disney Seattle: Music, Dances, Family-friendly games, Crafts and Exclusive Disney Prizes.

Also,  Bruce Irvin, a linebacker for the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks will be speaking, posing for pictures and signing autographs! And, although the event starts at noon, the program, which now includes Mr. Irvin and Deputy Mayor Hyeok Kim, will begin at 12:30pm.

The Summer Food Service Program provides no-cost breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for kids and teens ages 1 through 18.The meals are served at approved sites where at least half the children are eligible for free or reduced price school lunches. In 2014, the program will run from June 25-August 22 at participating parks, community centers, and other sites throughout Seattle. More information at seattle.gov/summerfood or 206-386-1140.

Job Opportunities this week

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

The Greater Seattle Career Fair  is being held at the Seattle Pavilion on Thursday the 26^th from 11-2, 2^nd Ave. N and Thomas St. Free Admission. Meet Face to Face with the Hiring Managers from some of the best employers in the greater Seattle area.  For a list of job titles, maps and a line pass, please go to ChoiceCareerFairs.com.

Prepare for your next job fair with the following tips: research the job fair, organize and make copies of your resume, cover letter and references to provide to employers, when you arrive walk around the room and prioritize employers you want to speak with and collect business cards to follow up  with the contacts you made. Set yourself apart from all the other applicants by reminding the hiring manager who you are with a follow up email or call. For more information see Goodwill Job Notes 

CertainTeed Gypsum is partnering with WorkSource to recruit qualified candidates for 10 full time Production Operator openings! No registration required. They are having three hiring events at South Seattle College Georgetown Campus at 6737 Corson Avenue South in Seattle. From 9-4 on Thursday the 26th, Friday the 27th and Monday the 30th. For more information contact Anita Scheer at 206-934-5359.

First Student is hiring School Bus Drivers in greater Seattle. They are having a hiring event on Thursday the 26th from 10:30-1 at WorkSource Rainier 2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle. They are hiring for multiple school bus drivers to work 25 to 35 hours per week.  No CDL experience is needed and the employer will train qualified candidates.

Fred Meyer is hiring the following positions Service Deli Clerks, Fish/Meat Counter, Graveyards Freight. A hiring event will be held on Monday the 30^th from 12:30-3:30 at WorkSource North Seattle, 9600 College Way N, Seattle. To reserve a seat to the hiring event contact csimpson@esd.wa.gov

King County is recruiting seasonal Administrative Specialist workers for the 2014 Primary and General Elections.For a detailed job description and to apply online for the Temporary Election Worker(s) positions go to the King County website kingcounty.gov/jobs

Service Linen Supply is currently hiring Ironer Operators and Soil Table Sorters. Apply in person at 903 South 4th Street, Renton or submit your application online.

Kidd Valley Restaurants are hiring Unit Managers/Assistant Managers, Shift Managers and Cashiers.  Go to the employment page for details kiddvalley.com/employment.

The Seattle Marriott is hiring a Guest Service Representative, a Supervisor-Restaurant  and an Officer-Loss Prevention-Lead. For more information visit marriott.com/careers.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (6/17/14)
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

Job Opportunities this week

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

South Seattle College is currently offering a free 2-3 quarter training to help you gain the skills necessary to become a Medical Office Professional. This is a 20 week intensive introduction to the personal and technical skills required for entry to mid- level employment in Medical Office Administration. The 2nd quarter of the program is a built in Internship within the medical field. Prerequisites are strong and up-to-date keyboarding and computer skills and a desire to learn and work harmoniously with others in a medical setting. Transportation Assistance and job placement assistance upon completion of program offered to those that meet income eligibility. Please contact Kristi O'Neill for more information 206-747-7024 or email Kristi.ONeill@seattlecolleges.edu.

Pioneer Human Services is Recruiting for Food Service, Resident Monitors, Healthcare Providers, Machinists and more. To apply visit pioneerhumanservices.org/about/careers.

ERA Living (retirement communities) is hiring for Nursing Assistants, Food Service, Housekeeping and more. To apply visit eraliving.com/about/careers.

SmartTalent is recruiting for many temp to permanent positions including: Production, Hotel/Motel housekeeping, Night Auditor/Front Desk, Event set up, Servers/Bartenders, Order Pickers, Security Guards, Solderers, Forklift Operators, Drivers, Medical Device Assembly, Press Brake Operator, Collating/Light Assembly. Hiring Event, Thursday June 19^th 8am – 4pm at 1414 Market St., Suite 100, Kirkland, 98033.

BBSI is holding a hiring event June 19th at Worksource Renton, 500 SW 7th St. Suite 100, Renton, 98057. They are hiring for multiple positions on a temp to hire basis including Production Helper, Garment Handler and Food Production Workers. All candidates must reserve a seat to the hiring event by contact lcorwin@esd.wa.gov.

Autozone is hiring for multiple positions throughout King County for Delivery Drivers, Retail Sales, Parts Sales Manager, Commercial Sales Manager and Store Manager. They are holding a hiring event Tuesday June 24th 10am-12pm at Worksource Renton, 500 SW 7th St. Suite 100, Renton, 98057. All candidates must reserve a seat to the hiring event by contacting lcorwin@esd.wa.gov.

There is a Public Safety Career Fair Tuesday, June 24th 10am – 3pm at Renton Pavilion, at 233 Burnett Ave S, Renton, 98057. Many agencies from the Pacific Northwest represented and numerous career opportunities available as: Police Officers & Deputy Sheriffs, Corrections Officers & Juvenile Detention Officers, Firefighters & Paramedics, 9-1-1 Dispatchers & Communications Officers. Free to attend. 100s of job openings. Mini seminars will also be held throughout the day. For more information visit publicsafetytesting.com.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (5/23/14)
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

Free summer meals for kids

Could your kids (or children you know) use more food this summer? We want to let you know about  the free Summer Meals Program.

The Summer Meals Program is one of the federal nutrition programs that provides free meals and snacks to children and teens during the summer months (June through August). Summer Meals, also known as Summer Sack Lunch, is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and was established in 1968 to respond to growing research that correlated a child’s nutrition with academic success and concerns about the lack of nutrition resources for children during the summer months. There are over 100 summer meal sites in King County, located in schools, parks, recreation centers, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and camps. In addition to meals, many sites provide fun activities for kids. Sites may be open from June through August, depending on your community.

All kids and teens (18 years old and younger) are eligible for the program. No proof of income, address or citizenship is ever required.

To find the location and time of Summer Meals sites nearest you,

Call the Family Food Hotline 1-888-4-FOOD-WA (1-888-436-6392) Monday through Thursday between 8 am and 5:30 pm or 8 to 5 on Fridays, or text ‘meals’ to 96859 to have them text you your nearest summer meal site, or visit ParentHelp123.org to find your local Summer Meals sites online.

Job Opportunities this week

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

YWCA Greenbridge is hosting an employers and resource recruiting event on Wednesday June 18th from 9 to noon at Greenbridge Learning Center at 9720 8th Avenue SW, Seattle, 98106. They are featuring the following employers, United States Postal Service, City Carrier Assistants, Airport Jobs and Smart Talent. They will also have the following community Resources: Neighborcare Health, West Seattle Helpline (utilities, rent assistance, clothes) YWCA Career Pathways (Medical Office Professional and Business Information Technology). Metro bus routes 60, 128 and 131 or there is free parking. For more information call (206) 336-7000.

There will be a Logistics & Transportation Job Fair on Friday, June 13^th from 10am – 2pm at Renton WorkSource, 500 SW 7th Street #100, Renton, 98507. The following companies will be attending the event: Werner Enterprises, Franz Family Bakeries, Falcon Freight Services, Reddaway, Blue Tick, US Foods, Atech Logistics, McLane   Hansen Brothers, Lee & Eastes, Coca Cola and more employers. For more information email mknowles@esd.wa.gov.

PCC - Precision Castparts Corp. is hiring for more than 50 positions including Accounts Payable, Controller, Admin Assistant, Engineers, Machinists, Assembly, Document Control, Maintenance Mechanics and more! For detailed job descriptions and to apply online go to: precast.com/career.

Silver Cloud Inns & Hotels is hiring for a number of positions at their hotels and restaurants in the Seattle area, they have openings for front desk agents, night auditors, van drivers, cooks, servers and more. To apply visit silvercloud.com/employment.

First Student is hiring for multiple school bus drivers to work 25 to 35 hours per week.  No CDL experience is needed and the employer will train qualified candidates. WorkSource Rainier will be hosting a school bus driver hiring event Thursday, June 12^th, from 10:30am – 1pm at 2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, 98144. Candidates must have a valid state driver's license and 3 years driving experience and no more than 2 moving violations and/or 2 minor accidents within the past 36 months. Candidates do not need to RSVP, they may sign up and meet the employer on the date and time of the event.

Kidd Valley Restaurants is hiring cahiers, cooks, shift managers and assistant managers. To apply visit kiddvalley.com/employment.

Skills Inc has 40 plus job openings for various shifts including Assembly, CNC Machinist, Deburr Tech, Inspectors and more. To apply visit skillsinc.applicantpro.com/jobs.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (5/23/14)
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

Tenant Tip: Document All Communications with Your Landlord in Writing

Introducing Tenant Tips for Resource Wire sponsored by Tenant Services at Solid Ground! Stay tuned for upcoming posts on information pertaining to tenant laws and helpful tips for any residential needs!

Tenant Tip: The Power of Writing

Open verbal communication with your landlord is always great to have, but clear written communication may be more effective. Keeping any decision, agreement or transaction on written record is a great tool to have your needs as a tenant met, especially when it comes to repairs, rent payments, or deposits. Here are some suggestions from Tenant Tips!

Document All Communications with Your Landlord in Writing.

Some rental units, due to normal wear and tear over time, might be in need of a repair. Whatever your lease agreement states, if you would like the landlord to attend to a repair issue, make all your requests in writing. Starting a paper trail is an effective way in which you can track communication with your landlord, and it is also what the law requires. According to RCW 59.18.070, “…all repair requests must be in writing.” And don’t forget to keep a copy of the letter for your records as well!

One of the best tools to ensure your request is received is to use certified mail receipts. Simply go to the post office and purchase a return receipt when sending it to its destination. When your landlord receives the letter, they will sign and date your letter containing your request. You will then have the certified mail receipt as documentation of when the repair request was received.

Can’t get to the post office? Another option is to ask a reliable third party to witness your delivery of the repair request to your landlord. You could also ask the landlord to sign and date your copy of the repair request to keep for your records.

Having written documentation regarding any agreement or transaction with your landlord, such as rent payments, service plans, or changes to the rental agreement, is beneficial to both parties. It helps keep clear what is expected of both parties and keeps track of all agreements and communications.

Good relationships and open verbal communication with landlords can go a long way, but written communication is a helpful way to make sure your needs as a tenant are met in a timely and efficient manner.

For more information, please visit our Tenant Services website at solid-ground.org/tenant.

Solid Ground Tenant Counselors offer these tenant tips as generalized information for renters. People with specific questions should call the Tenant Services hotline at 206.694.6767 Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays between 10:30am and 4:30pm.Solid Ground Tenant Counselors are not attorneys, and this information should  not be considered legal advice. Please read the full Tenant Services Disclaimer.

Job opportunities this week

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

YouthCare’s Barista Training andEducation Program is hiring young people who are in need of help with education and employment.  This program provides job training and placement, life skills, employment counseling, classroom, and on-the-job training for the food service industry. The program includes 8 weeks of paid hands-on work experience, and one full year of support follow-up.  To be eligible, candidates must be between 16-24 years old and homeless or in unstable housing. YouthCare holds open houses about the program every Tuesday at 3pm at the Orion Center.  The address is 1828 Yale Ave, Seattle 98101.  For more information, call 206- 622-5555 or email BTEP@youthcare.org.

WorkSource will be holding a Warehouse, Distribution & Transportation Job Fair.  Participating employers include: Amazon, Amtrak, Auto Warehousing Company, Nestle, UPS, U.S. Foods, among many others.  This will be held on Wednesday, June 11^th from 1-3:30pm at WorkSource Auburn. The address is 2707 "I" Street NE, Auburn, 98002.  Due to limited space, only pre-registered customers will be admitted into the event. Registration can be completed at worksourceauburn.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 253-833-0102.

Saladworks has a new franchise opening in downtown Seattle.  They are seeking people to assist with food prep, counter/customer service, and dishwashing.  The store is located at 1200 3rd Ave, Seattle. Apply here.  Include a resume and an explanation as to why you would make a good candidate.   

The Hampton will be holding a hiring event for its new location in Everett. Open positions include: Maintenance Person, Breakfast Attendant, Night Auditor, Front Desk Attendant, Houseman, and Housekeeping Supervisors.  Attendees should be prepared to interview at the event.  This event will be held on Friday, June 6^th from 9am to 4pm at WorkSource Everett. The address is 3201 Smith Ave, Suite 210, Everett, 98201.  For more information, call 425-258-6300. 

The Seattle Public Library will be holding a class called “Online Job Search: Finding Jobs & Researching Employment Opportunities”. Learn what the Internet can and cannot do for you in a job search. Topics will include: submitting résumés online, completing web-based job applications, and résumé-based websites such as Monster.com. You'll leave this course with a comprehensive list of company websites with job listings in the Puget Sound region. This event will be held on Wednesday, June 11^th from 2:30 to 4:30pm in the Boeing Technology room at the Central Library.  The address is 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, 98104. Registration is not required.  For more information, call 206-386-4636. 

WorkSource will be holding a workshop on Explaining Your Criminal Background.  In this workshop, the presenter will discuss: interview skills; explaining a conviction history in a professional environment; writing a Letter of Explanation; and legal rights around what an employer can and cannot ask you about your conviction.  This workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 10^th from 8:30 to 10am at WorkSource Rainier.  The address is 2531 Rainier Ave S, Seattle.  For more information, call 206-716-3617 or email Sarah.Brewster@p-h-s.com. 

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (5/23/14)
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