Job Opportunities 11/24/2015

Every year, United Way King County helps people complete their tax returns and maximize refunds. They are looking for Community Outreach Specialists to get the word out on this service. Outreach will occur from January to March and the position will be 10-15 hours per week at $15/hour. Training will occur in December and no prior outreach experience is required. Email your cover letter and résumé to cgavell@uwkc.org or call 206-461-4562 for more information. Apply by November 25 to be considered. We apologize for the late notice on this posting.

Macy’s is holding a hiring event on Saturday, November 28 from 10:30am to 3pm at their Executive Offices in Southcenter Mall. There will be wayfinding signs or you can ask a Macy’s associate for directions to the offices. Individual interviews will be held during this event. Please plan on 1-2 hours to complete the application and interview. For further information, call Laurinda Kravis at 253-426-8619 or email Laurinda.Kravis@macys.com.

FedEx is hiring part time package handlers in Kent. There will be a hiring event on Tuesday, December 1 from 1-4pm at the Rainier Worksource Office, 2531 Rainier Ave S in Seattle.

People with Limited English proficiency or limited employment history in the United States are encouraged to attend the Multilingual and Multicultural Job Fair at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St in Everett. This event will be held in the Jackson Building from 10 am to 2pm on Wednesday, December 2.

Consolidated Aviation Services will be holding open interviews on Thursday, December 3rd from 10am to 2pm in the Airport Jobs office at SeaTac airport. They are looking for part time customer service agents. People in this position help passengers find their way to and from their gates, navigate through customs and immigration and reschedule passengers after flight delays or interruptions. You can bring your résumé with you to the event or send your résumé to rsanpedro@casusa.com before attending.

Day of Dignity

The Muslim Association of the Northwest and Islamic Relief USA present their annual Day of Dignity this Saturday, November 21. This event is an opportunity for people who are experiencing homelessness to get needed supplies as well as a place for compassionate listening and human connection. 

This event will serve the first 300 people to line up at Millionair Club Charity, 2515 Western Ave in Seattle. Participants will receive a new sleeping bag, hygiene kits, and a warm meal. Massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, haircuts and resource referral will also be available. Please be prepared to wait outside for these services as only 20 people can be served at a time. Doors open at 9:30am and tickets are distributed on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, email dayofdignityseattle@gmail.com.

Job Opportunities 11/17/15

The YWCA Career Pathways Program supports students pursuing a Medical Administrative Assistant certificate at South Seattle College or Seattle Vocational Institute. There will be a workshop at YWCA Career Center Greenbridge at 9720 8th Ave SW in Seattle to learn more about the training opportunities and how this program can open doors in a growing industry. The workshop will be on Thursday, November 19 from 10:30 to 11:30am. If you can’t make this one, the same workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 1st at the Downtown Worksource Office and Thursday, December 3rd at the Rainier Worksource Office. Register for any of these dates by calling 206-436-8633 or emailing Jan Johnson at jjohnson@ywcaworks.org.

Click on image to enlarge.

Bartell Drugs is holding a career fair on Thursday, November 19 from 10am to 2:30pm at their corporate center in West Seattle, 4025 Delridge Way SW, Suite 400. They are looking for a variety of candidates including seasonal cashiers, pharmacy techs and warehouse staff. Bring a copy of your résumé and 3 professional references.

KWA Cares is hiring a home care supervisor for their Federal Way office. The home care supervisor provides management, scheduling and support to the caregivers that work for KWA. The supervisor needs a high school diploma and two years of supervisory experience. Go to kwacares.org/jobs to complete an online application.  

Friends of Youth is offering a Free GED Prep Class to King County youth ages 16-25 who are not currently enrolled in school. Friends of Youth also offers additional assistance in planning for and achieving educational goals. Classes are offered in Redmond and Kirkland. For more information on these classes, call Education Specialist Darlene Germino at 425-614-6683 or email darleneg@friendsofyouth.org.

Click on image to enlarge.

Rent Smart Workshop cancelled

The Rent Smart Workshop has been cancelled.  Call the Tenant Hotline if you have questions:
206.694.6767

Tenant Tips and Rent Smart Workshop 11/12/15

While it’s great to have a landlord you can chat with, make sure that all of your communication about your rent, repairs or anything else to do with your unit is in writing. It is a best practice to document all your communications with your landlord in writing, and get proof that they were sent and received. You can do this by sending important documents by certified mail or getting a written receipt when you pay your rent.

Without written documentation, every repair request or agreement between you and your landlord will come down to your word against theirs. In many places in the law, the tenant is actually not allowed a remedy until the request has been put in writing and sent to the landlord. A thorough paper trail will ensure that you’ll have the proof you need to protect yourself if you end up needing to fight a disputed bill or take your landlord to Small Claims Court.


For more information on how to protect your rights as a tenant and have a positive relationship with your landlord, come to the Rent Smart Workshop on Tuesday, November 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Seattle Public Library Southwest Branch, located at 9010 35th Ave SW. To RSVP, call 206-694-6748 or email tenantwa@solid-ground.org.

Job Opportunities 11/10/15

Eurest Dining is hiring for 3 full time cooks on the Microsoft campus in Redmond. Eurest only accepts online applications. Follow this link to learn more and apply for this position.

ResCare is hiring in home care givers and CNAs all around Washington State. Care givers help older adults and people with disabilities stay independent and live a full life. Go to rescare.com/careers to search the openings near you

Target Stores are holding a recruiting and interviewing event in Renton on Friday, November 13. Full and part time positions are available in several different roles. Register for this event at target-worksource.eventbrite.com. You can also apply prior to the event at jobs.target.com.

Matheson is holding a job fair on Sunday, November 15 and Monday, November 16. They are hiring for about 120 temporary material handlers, forklift operators, clerks and leads. These positions will be from November 27th through January 1st. They prefer that you apply online as soon as possible to get your application processed rather than going to the job fair. Go to http://jobs.mathesoninc.com/job-fair-november-15-16-jobs-up-to-22-68-per-hour/job/5692480 to apply. The Job Fair will be 10am to 2pm on the 15th and 9am to 1pm on the 16th at Building E, 18414 80th Court South in Kent. This building is not the same as the main Matheson warehouse near the airport. See Kathy or Kristy at those times. Again, you do not need to go to the job fair if you have completed the online application.

PTI is hiring van drivers in Seattle. There will be 2 sessions on Wednesday, November 18th at 10 am and 1pm. The interviews will be held at the PTI South Seattle Office at 5700 6th Ave S,Suite 104. They are looking for drivers who have had their license for at least 7 years and have a clean driving record. Bring 2 forms of government issued ID to this event. To learn more or apply online, go to professionaltransportationinc.com/careers.

Job Opportunities 11/3/15

There will be a job fair geared toward veterans on Monday, November 9 at AMVETS. AMVETS is located at 5717 S Tyler St in Tacoma. The job fair will be held from 10am to 2 pm and will feature dozens of employers. Bring your résumé and be prepared to speak with employers. No registration is required. For more information, contact Mauricio Kenny at 253-593-7364.

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is hosting a 1st Congressional District Career Fair at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology East Building on Thursday, November 12 from 11am to 1:30pm. Lake Washington Institute of Technology is at 11605 132nd Ave NE in Kirkland. This fair will have employers from King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. Please register at wa01careerfair.eventbrite.com.

The Transportation Security Administration is hiring for Security Officers at the SeaTac Airport. These positions offer federal benefits and ongoing training. Full and part time positions start at $15.95 per hour. The TSA requires all officers to be U.S. citizens. You can apply online at tsajobs.tsa.dhs.gov.

South Seattle College offers a range of short term training programs starting this winter. From an introduction to using computers in the workplace to industrial manufacturing and healthcare certifications, you can find a program that can help you succeed in finding a satisfying career that provides stability. Many of these programs are free to people who are enrolled in programs like Food Stamps or Unemployment benefits. Go to startnextquarter.org or call the WorkForce Education Office at 206-934-5835 to explore the available options. 

Full program descriptions below: