Job Opportunities 6/30/15

This message is about job opportunities in Seattle.

The City of Seattle has more than 50 positions open including recreation attendant, janitor and painter. Go to seattle.gov/jobs for job descriptions and application instructions.

Brickman Group Landscaping is hiring for entry level positions. They have locations in Redmond, Renton and Puyallup. Email christina.sher@brickmangroup.com or visit brickman.com/careers for more information.

King County is hiring temporary Election Workers. More information about this position can be found at kingcounty.gov/jobs.

Terra Staffing Group is hosting an open house on July 8th from 9am-12pm. They have full and part time jobs as well as contract to permanent work. Terra Staffing Group is located at 415 Baker Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188.

WorkSource is holding a hiring event for Performance Marketing. If you are interested in a position demonstrating products for consumers, go to your nearest WorkSource office with reference number WA2893478 to get a referral to this event.

The Homeless Intervention Program allows people experiencing homelessness to get connected with job search resources and supports. There is an orientation at the Downtown Worksource Office at 2024 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 every Tuesday from 10-11am. Sign in at the Worksource front desk and learn about the program.

HIV Testing Day 6/27

This message is about National HIV Testing Day, which is this Saturday, June 27^th.  More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Nearly one out of every seven people living with HIV is unaware of their infection. There is care and life-extending treatments for people living with HIV, but you have to know if you have HIV first. If you've never had an HIV test, or if your last test was a while ago, I encourage you to get one soon. HIV tests can be quick, and there are many places that offer them for free.

To find an HIV testing site near you, call 1-800-232-4636 or 1-800-CDC-INFO. Someone will answer your questions and help you find a free or inexpensive place to get an HIV test. Also, you can go to locator.aids.gov to find the nearest HIV testing center. Just enter your zip code to find one near you. You can also visit aids.gov for more information about HIV and AIDS.

Please share this information with your friends and family. HIV testing saves lives. Take the Test, Take Control.

Job Opportunities 6/23/15

This message is about job opportunities in the Seattle area.

Oakwood Worldwide will have a hiring event for cleaning, maintenance and customer service positions in Tukwila and Downtown Seattle. Interviews will be held on Friday, June 26 from 7am to 7pm at 3215 South 116th Street, Suite 121 Tukwila, WA 98168. For more information, go to oakwoodworldwide.com/careers

If you are interested in getting for a job with the State of Washington, you can attend a seminar on applying for jobs with the state. This seminar will be held on Wednesday, July 8^th at the Downtown YWCA Worksource Office at 2024 3^rd Ave from 10am to noon. The event is open to everyone but registration is required. Email Paul.Valenti@seattle.gov with your name and email address if you would like to attend.

Goodwill has more than 70 openings around Seattle. Many jobs are entry level and offer benefits. Part time and full time positions are open. Go to seattlegoodwill.org/jobs to learn more.

Seattle Building Maintenance has several openings for janitors. Call their job line at 425-644-2564 for more information.

QFC is hiring for many grocery and cashier positions at various locations. Go to jobs.kroger.com to get a list of the open positions near you.

Northwest Center is an organization that specializes in working with people who have disabilities. There are several positions through Northwest Center including Warehouse Worker, Custodian and Donation Pod Attendant. Go to nwcenter.org/career for job descriptions and application information.

People with conviction histories can learn more effective job search strategies at The Ex-Con Job Search Workshop will be on Tuesday, June 30 from 10am to noon at the Central Building 810 3^rd Ave.

South Seattle College is enrolling for Summer Home Care Aide classes. These classes are free to low income people and those receiving Basic Food benefits. They are also directed toward people who would like to increase their English literacy. Classes are Tuesday through Thursday from 9am-3:30pm. Contact Adela.Saenz@seattlecolleges.edu at 206-931-2839 or Judi.Johnson@seattlecolleges.edu at 206-934-5211 for more information and enrollment.

The Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens will be holding Computer Basics I and II classes starting in July.  Classes are every Thursday from 9:30am-2pm at the Central Building 810 3rd Avenue, Suite 449. For more information, leave a message for Lynda Hunter at 206-233-2783 or email Lynda.Hunter@seattle.gov.

Help Save Community Voice Mail and Avoid a Government Shutdown!

Our state legislators have still not agreed on a final budget. This means that our government is heading towards a shutdown on July 1, and many state funded programs helping families and individuals living on low-incomes will stop providing services, including funding for Community Voice Mail!

We need to tell our legislators to come to a budget agreement before the end of June, and include Community Voice Mail in their final budget! 

Please call the legislative Hotline at 1.800.562.6000 and leave a message for your State Legislators that says: 

Please include Community Voice Mail in the final budget, a program that helps people in need stay connected. Please don’t allow the government to shut down, a move which will hurt many people in our state. 

Also, please email your legislators through this handy action page. Just put in your contact information, and click Submit.

Thank you for your time and help.

Care Day is Friday June 26th

What If the resources our neighbors need all came together on one day? Care Day is Friday June 26 10am-4pm at Bothell High School, 9130 NE 180th St. Care Day is a day devoted to connecting our neighbors in the Northshore area with immediate access to the services and resources they need. In one place—on one day.

The goals of Care Day are to:

• Care for people in our community experiencing need.
• Strengthen the safety net of care providers in our community.
• Engage volunteers to raise community awareness.

These free services will be available at Care Day:

• hot meal
• health screenings
• vision care
• dental care
• hair cuts
• housing providers
• DSHS benefits
• bags of groceries
• job search help
• legal/financial advice
• Orca LIFT Card signup
• and more

Metro bus routes 522, 312, 372, 535, will get you there. 

Learn more at careday.net

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:

• Visit ParentHelp123.org to find your Summer Meals sites online
• Call the Family Food Hotline 1-888-4-FOOD-WA (1-888-436-6392) 
• Call the Summer Food Service Program office at 206-386-1140
• Text FoodWA to 877-877 to have them text you your nearest meal site 

Job Opportunities 6/15/15

This message is about job opportunities in the Seattle area.

Starbucks is having a recruiting & interviewing event for baristas and shift supervisors throughout King County, Monday, June 22, at WorkSource Downtown Seattle @ YWCA Opportunity Place, 2024 3rd Ave, SW 7th Street, Seattle, WA 98121 (2nd floor). There will be two sessions: 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm. There is limited space so registration is required at their event page: www.worksource-starbucks.eventbrite.com

AT&T Retail is hosting a Virtual Career Information Session for multiple Retail Sales Consultant and Sales Support Rep positions in Washington on Tuesday June 30th at 12 noon.  You MUST first apply online in order to participate in the Information Session. Please go to: http://attlinks.com/VirtualWA to apply. To register for the info session and read call-in instructions, visit: eventbrite.com/event/17312929438

Presbyterian Retirement Communities Have Several Openings including nursing assistants, cooks, food servers, and housekeepers. To apply visit prcn.net/careers.aspx

JGCA Services Group is seeking Driver’s for their operations at SeaTac Airport.  Apply directly at their Tukwila office Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm at Tukwila Commerce Park, 12620 Interurban AveS., Building B-Suite 130, Tukwila, 98168.

There are numerous job openings available with the Marriot, at various sites, including cooks, bartenders, food servers, housekeepers, and guest service representatives. To apply visit: www.marriott.com/careers.

Hyatt Regency Bellevue is hiring cooks, maintenance, painter, housekeeping, servers, and more. To view job descriptions and apply go to bellevue.hyatt.com

Staff Management SMX is hiring 23  full time warehouse associates to work at Amazon.com's distribution center in Bellevue. To apply visit apply.smjobs.com

Lowes hardware is hiring for many positions including cashiers, customer service, recievers/stockers, drivers and more. To apply visit careers.lowes.com.

The First Step Program is a free job training Introduction to Computers and Office Occupations at South Seattle College. This course is designed to quickly prepare you for success in the modern office setting. Students will earn 21 college credits and a certificate in Business Information Technology. You can register for an upcoming orientation at www.startnextquarter.org. For More Information contact Kristi O’Neill at 206.747.7024 or email Kristi.ONeill@seattlecolleges.edu

Wondering what are your strengths? YWCA and Worksource are doing a Dependable Strengths workshop Thursday, June 18^th, from 9 AM-Noon at WorkSource Renton 500 SW 7th St. Renton. Participants will examine their Dependable Strengths, focusing on how each individual's Dependable Strengths bring value to employers. For more information call Angie Burnside at 206-678-6097 or email aburnside@ywcaworks.org.

Job Opportunities

This message is about job opportunities in the Seattle area.

KWA In-Home is a Non-Profit that is hiring 100 caregivers in King and Pierce County. Caregivers work in homes of elderly or disabled clients in need of help with their daily living activities. Apply online at www.kwacares.org/Jobs or call (253) 946-1995.

The Medical Office Professional Training at South Seattle College is a 22-week intensive introduction to the personal and technical skills required for entry to mid-level employment as a Medical Office Professional. Students receiving basic food and/or unemployment benefits will receive 100% funding for tuition and books and additional supports to cover transportation costs and job placement. Register for South's Start Next Quarter Orientation at www.startnextquarter.org or attend the Mandatory Orientation on Wednesday July 1st from 10am-Noon. For more information contact Kristi O'Neill at kristi.oneill@seattlecolleges.edu, or (206) 747-7024.

Worksource is offering a Job Readiness Workshop for Job Seekers with Felony/Ex-Offender Backgrounds Friday, June 19 at Edmonds Community College (Woodway Hall #202), 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood, WA 98036. There will be two sessions, 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm. Recieve Resume Critique Assistance and the opportunity to do Mock Interviews with Employer Guests and HR Professionals. Bring your Resume and Dress for Success! Online registration is required at http://goo.gl/forms/bt2qitUpvR

Are You Receiving Basic Food or Unemployment Benefits and are interested in entering into a career in Manufacturing? If so, Tuesday, June 16 at Worksource Rainier at 2531 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle, from noon to 1:30 is a free workshop on Careers in Manufacturing and Fully Funded Short-Term Trainings including Electronics, Blueprint Reading, CPR/First Aid, Flagging, Machining, Forklift Certification, OSHA 30, LEAN Manufacturing, CNC Machining, Composites and Welding. To register, email Kristi.ONeill@seattlecolleges.edu or call 206-747-7024

WorkSource Redmond is hosting an Employer Roundtable & Recruiting Event

Wednesday, June 17, 1-4pm at the Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St, Redmond. Employers will have their own roundtables, and groups of up to 10 job seekers will meet with them at their tables for 15 minutes at a time to learn about their job openings, requirements, corporate culture, application process, and interview and hiring process. Due to limited space registration is required at their event page: www.worksourceredmond.eventbrite.com

The Diversity & Multilingual Job Fair is Tuesday, June 16th at Seattle Goodwill job training & education center, 700 Dearborn Place S., Seattle. There will be two sessions: 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm. More than 40 employers are confirmed with 100s of job openings, and there will be job search workshops too. This event is open to all interested job seekers, though it is especially designed for job seekers from under-represented populations, and/or those with multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, or multilingual backgrounds. There is limited space so registration is required at their event page: www.worksourcediversity.eventbrite.com.

We still need your help to save funding for Community Voicemail!

We still need your help to save funding for Community Voicemail and 211! The legislature has finally decided on a state budget amount, but not on which programs will get funded. They will be working on that this week, so it’s one last opportunity to call in to ask them to fund the Community Voicemail and 2-1-1 programs.

Please call the Legislative Hotline number at 1.800.562.6000 and say:

“I’m calling to ask my legislators to please fully fund the Community Voicemail and 211 programs, which help people in need stay connected and access resources.”

When you call, they will ask you for your address. You can use any address where you’re staying, even a shelter.

Also, please email your legislators through this handy action page. Just put in your contact information, and click Submit.

Thank you for your time and help!

ConnectUp to cease providing phone and internet assistance on June 15th

Starting on June 15, ConnectUp will no longer be providing information and referral to the general public about phone and internet discount programs. If you or your clients need help with phone and/or internet services please tell them to call 2-1-1 as they will be now be providing referrals for those services. The ConnectUp website content and phone and internet discount brochures will be transitioned over to InterConnection at the end of June. We will post the link to that content as soon as it is available. Along with these changes, our program is undergoing a reduction in staff. Maureen will remain with the program, but Lambert will be moving on at the end of June.

Our program will continue to provide Community Voice Mail as it has. We will still be available Tuesday through Friday 10-5 at 206.694.6744 for Community Voice Mail services. The ConnectUp Resource Wire will also continue, providing information on job opportunities, social services and free events via email, voicemail, and social media. 

Thank you for your support and understanding during this transition.

Rent Smart Tenant Rights Workshop 6/16/15

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 on Tuesday, June 16^th from 5:30-7:30pm at Rainier Beach Library.

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!

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 like 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.

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.

FREE “Rent Smart” Tenant Rights Workshop

Tuesday, June 16th
5:30-7:30 pm

Rainier Beach Library

9125 Rainier Ave S., Seattle, WA 98118

For more information, visit the website www.solid-ground.org/Tenant or call the Tenant Services Hotline 206.694.6767 which is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 am —4:30 pm. (Note: The hotline hours are temporarily reduced during a period of staff transition.)

Job Opportunities 6/1/15

This message is about job opportunities in the Seattle area.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is having an Employer Panel & Job Fair on Wednesday, June 3. The employer panel is 9:30am-10:30am and the job fair is 10:30am-12pm. The event will be at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, The West Building, 11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, 98034. This event is targeted for experienced and entry-level manufacturing candidates, including recent graduates of manufacturing-focused training programs. Limited Space so registration is required at worksource-lwit.eventbrite.com.  

Public Safety Career Fair on Wednesday, June 3, from 10am – 2pm at Renton Pavilion, 233 Burnett Ave. S., Renton. This event is free to attend and many agencies from the Pacific Northwest will be represented and numerous career opportunities available: Police Officers & Deputy Sheriffs, Corrections Officers, Firefighters & Paramedics, 9-1-1 Dispatchers & Communications Officers. A free mini seminar will also be held from 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM about Interviewing Tips & Navigating the Public Safety Hiring Maze. Visit publicsafetytesting.com for more information.

Renton Career Fair on Thursday, June 4, from 3 – 6:30pm at Renton Technical College, on 3000 NE 4th St. Renton, 98056, in RTC Cafeteria Bldg. I. You do not need to register, just come to Renton Technical College and bring your resume!  Prospective employees can meet prospective employers and learn about job prospects at this fair. For more information email Anthony Covington at acovington@rtc.edu.

Northshore Utility District Hiring Event on Saturday, June 6, from 10am – 2pm at Northshore Utility District, 6830 NE 185th Street, Kenmore, 98028. At Northshore Utility District, we pride ourselves on employing the top performers in our industry. They value their

employees’ potential and are committed to enhancing their knowledge, skill and abilities. As part of the team, you will learn and grow with challenging work, expansive training programs and development opportunities. Open positions include: Utility Worker, Senior Utility Worker, Utility Maintenance Aide and Seasonal Worker. Further information available at nud.net or via email at HRA@nud.net

ESL and Start your own business class! This is an 8-week course in improving English language skills while learning vocabulary and ideas needed to start and run a small business for Hight Interm. The second half of the course includes four workshops plus one-on-one help by the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) on how to start a business. Class will be Monday-Wednesday, 8:00-11:00 AM, from June 29 to August 19.Register by Sunday, June 14th for testing at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle in the Robert Smith Building Room 2. For questions call the ESL Office at (206) 934-5363.

Aegis Assisted Living is hiring for a dishwasher and servers and can be hired at 17 years of age. To apply visit in person to complete an application at 2200 E.Madison St Seattle, no appointment necessary, or email your resume to: MadisonGM@aegisliving.com.

Amazon is hiring for Warehouse / Fulfillment in North Seattle, Downtown Seattle, & Kirkland. Apply at workatAmazonfulfillment.com.

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:
Job Leads! WorkSource King County Business Services Blog

WorkSource Job Fair & Hiring Event Calendar 

Or try these job search sites:

Craig's List  Glass Door  Indeed  Jobaline  Monster  NWjobs  Snagajob