Job Opportunities 1/12/16

Sahale Snacks is a Seattle based snack manufacturer. They are looking for people to fill 20 full time openings on their production line for various shifts. Pay starts from $12.35 to $18.35 per hour plus benefits. Interviews will take place at their Seattle office. There will be a hiring event on Friday, January 15 from 12-3pm for these positions. Registration is required at www.worksource-sahalesnacks.eventbrite.com.

Princess Cruises is holding an information and interview event for driver guides in Alaska. The event will be held on Tuesday, January 19 from 9am to 12pm at the WorkSource Downtown YWCA located at 2024 Third Avenue on the 2nd Floor. Drivers receive paid airfare from Seattle to Alaska as well as paid training to get your CDL. No previous commercial driving experience is necessary. Go to http://www.worksourcedowntown-alaskatourjobs.eventbrite.com/ to register for this event and alaskatourjobs.com to learn more about being a driver guide.

Want to make more than $15 an hour? The Wendy’s at SeaTac Airport is holding open interviews on Tuesday, January 19 from 10am to 3pm in the Airport Jobs office. Wages start at $15.24 per hour. These interviews are first come, first served so arrive early to register and complete an application.

The Seattle Center Pavilion will be hosting the 16th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair on Wednesday, January 20 from 11am-3pm. There will be representatives from more than 30 employers. You can skip the line by emailing your résumé to fasttrack@citycareerfair.com with “Seattle” in the subject line to get your confirmation number before the event. 

Job Opportunities 12/8/15

Swedish Medical Centers will be holding an interview event on Thursday and Friday, December 10 and 11 from 9am to 4pm. This interview event is for both clinical and non-clinical positions including administrative, patient service and food service at all the Swedish locations. The interviews will be held at the Met Park East Building 1730 Minor Avenue Suite 400. Please RSVP by going to this link. You can search available positions by going to swedish.jobs.

Ashley Furniture is hiring for several positions in the Seatac and Tacoma areas. Open interviews will be held on Tuesday, December 15 at the Worksource Pierce Office at 1305 Tacoma Ave S, Suite 201 in Tacoma. They are looking for people to fill Warehouse, Porters, Sales, and Management positions. The event is from 1-2pm. The following are links for the job descriptions:

Upholstery Repair Technician

Sales Associate

Warehouse Associate

Store Manager

Tacoma will also be hosting a “Get Hired” Job Fair presented by Pierce County Library System and Workforce Central. This event will take place on Tuesday, December 15 from 3-6pm. The job fair will be preceded by a networking workshop from 2-3pm. This event will be held at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center at 3005 112th St E in Tacoma.

DSHS and YWCA are now offering the Resources to Initiate Successful Employment, or RISE, program. This is a pilot program that is looking to help people with multiple barriers to successful employment and may lack employment experience. For more information about this exciting opportunity to gain skills and employment, call Larissa Lincoln at 425-264-1425 or Trina Aboulhoson at 206-436-8618. 

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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.

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.

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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.

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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:

Job Opportunities 10/27/15

Ross Dress for Less is hiring all around King County. These positions are primarily customer service based. Go to jobs.rossstores.com to search for available positions.

QFC is looking for part time hourly associates. Go to jobs.kroger.com and enter your zip code into the search bar at the top right. This will give you a listing of jobs closest to your current location.

Seattle Goodwill also has many opportunities all over the Seattle area. You can look at available positions at seattlegoodwill.applicantpro.com/jobs. Apply through that website or bring your résumé to the store you would like to work at and ask to speak with the hiring manager.

There will be a Snohomish County Job Fair on Thursday, October 29 at XFinity Arena. The Arena is located at 2000 Hewitt Ave, in Everett.  This event will run from 10am to 2pm.  For more information, call Traci Harris at 425-339-3074. More information is also available at snocojobfair.com. 

Job Opportunities 10/20/15

Elwood Staffing is looking for a variety of warehouse workers in both temp and temp-to-hire positions. They will be meeting with candidates every day from the 20th to the 23rd from 9:30am to 11:30am. The last check-in is at 11:15. This event will take place at 8009 South 180th St, Suite 114 in Kent. Please look at the position descriptions at elwoodstaffing.com/jobsearch and selecting the Washington – Kent Branch.

Unions represent a wide variety of industries and give workers greater control over wages and contracts. There will be a Union Jobs Fair on Wednesday, October 28 from 4pm to 8pm at South Seattle College’s Georgetown campus in Building E. The Georgetown Campus is located at 6737 Corson Ave S. Contact the King County Labor Council Office at office@mlkclc.org or 206-441-8510 for more information on this event.

WorkSource North Seattle is hosting a Public Sector Job Fair on Thursday, October 29 from 12 to 3pm. The job fair will be held at North Seattle College in the Opportunity Center for Employment & Education at 9600 College Way North. City, state and federal employers will be present and assistance with online applications will be available. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-sector-job-fair-tickets-18998389695.

If you are interested in starting a career in warehouse and logistics work, South Seattle College can get you started with a free 8 week training. The training covers flagging and traffic control, order fulfillment, industrial safety as well as a 2 week internship to get you started. Classes start Monday, October 26 and are held Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 6:00pm.  Contact the WorkForce Education Office at 206-934-5835 or Chris Hansen at christopher.hansen@seattlecolleges.edu with any questions.

Job Opportunities 10/13/15

WorkSource is hosting a Fall Job Fair on Thursday, October 15 from 10am to 12:30pm. This event will be held at the Worksource Downtown Office on the second floor of YWCA OpportunityPlace, 2034 3rd Ave. Many employers will be there looking for candidates. Bring your resume and be prepared to speak to employers. Register at worksourcedowntownjobfair.eventbrite.com.

Staffmark is hiring for full-time, temp warehouse jobs. The event will be Friday, October 16 with sessions at 12 and 2 pm. Register for your preferred session at worksource-staffmark.eventbrite.com. This event will be held at WorkSourceRenton, 500 SW 7th St, #100, Renton 98057. These jobs are general labor and require the ability to stand for 8 or more hours a day and continual lifting of 50+ pounds.

Menzies Aviation is hiring for ramp agents. There will be an open interview at the Airport Jobs office on Tuesday, October 20th from 10am to 2pm. Prior to attending apply online at menziesaviation.com or bring an up to date résumé. Getting to the airport is easy and quick. The Link Light Rail drops off at the SeaTac airport. If you are driving to this event, parking is validated for airport job search activity. Just bring your parking payment ticket to the Airport Jobs office and they will validate it for you.

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is hiring for more than 30 manufacturing and construction workers in King and Snohomish Counties. They are holding a recruiting event on Thursday, October 22 with sessions at 9, 10:15 and 11:30am. This event will be held at the WorkSource office in North Seattle College, 9600 College Way North. These jobs pay between $20-$45/hour. Register for this event at worksource-madden.eventbrite.com.

King County Metro is hiring for part time drivers. No commercial driving experience is necessary and paid training will be provided. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and hold a Washington driver’s license. Metro is looking for people to work morning and afternoon shifts. Go to kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/MetroTransit/Jobs/DriveForMetro.aspx for more information.

Job Opportunities 10/6/15

Holiday shopping season is coming up. Southcenter Mall is holding a job fair to fill seasonal and permanent positions.  More than 40 employers located at Southcenter Mall will be present to fill these positions. The Job Fair will be on Tuesday, October 13 with sessions at 4pm and 5:30pm. Register at worksource-southcenter.eventbrite.com.

United Career Fairs is holding an event on Tuesday, October 13 at the Sheraton Hotel in Bellevue. At this fair, each company will give a short presentation on what positions are available and job seekers will get to meet hiring managers for the jobs that they are interested in. The event starts promptly at 6pm and will be targeted at sales and marketing positions. Business attire is required and pre-registration is recommended. 

UPS is holding a job fair on October 14 from 10am to 1pm. It will take place at Neighborhood House, 9800 8th Ave SW in Seattle. Many positions are available and UPS offers a wide variety of benefits.

KWA Cares is hiring for more than 20 in home caregivers. Caregivers work one on one with elderly and disabled clients with everyday activities. The schedule is flexible and you can pick your location. Apply at kwacares.org/jobs. Follow up calls should go to 253-946-1995.

Registration is open for classes at Goodwill. They offer a wide variety of programs to help people find work including retail training, GED preparation, and Microsoft Office applications. For registration details and information on available classes, call 206-860-5791 or go to seattlegoodwill.org/job-training-and-education/centers/seattle. 

Job Opportunities 2/2/15

This message is about job opportunities in the Seattle area.

U.S. Census is having a hiring event at Worksource Renton, Tuesday, February 3rd, 9:00 am at 500 SW 7th Street, Suite 100, Renton, 98057. Interviewing for Part Time Field Representatives with pay from $13.00-$16.33 per hour. Be there at 9:00 am dressed for success and bring resumes!

Are you interested in short-term trainings for your long-term career? This workshop will focus on short-term trainings and funding sources at South Seattle College. You will learn about current "High-Wage, High-Growth" careers and related trainings offered each quarter. They will focus on medical office, nursing, computing technology, business information technology, industrial manufacturing, aerospace composites, culinary and landscape horticulture. In addition to programs offered, you will learn about ways to access additional resources while you are in school. One-on-one college and career advising appointments will be scheduled upon completion of the workshop. Located at Central Building, 810 3rd Ave, Seattle, 1st Floor, Conference Room on Wednesday, February 11th 10am-11:30am. For more information and to register please contact Kristi O’Neill Kristi.ONeill@seattlecolleges.edu

Boeing Recruiting & Application Event is on Thursday, February 12, from 1 – 4pm at WorkSource Renton, 500 SW 7thStreet Suite 100, Renton, 98057. Boeing has a very large need right now for assembly mechanics/installers in Renton and Everett!! Job seekers with electrical, carpentry, HVAC, general maintenance/repair, automotive, or military experience are encouraged to register to attend for session #1 from 1pm - 2pm, session #2 from 2pm - 3pm orsession #3 from 3pm - 4pm. Registration is required at: www.worksource-boeing.eventbrite.com.

Register for your preferred session to:

•   Meet Boeing recruiting staff

•   Learn about all the opportunities & position requirements

•   Gain insight to the Boeing job application/interview process

•   Apply for positions in our computer lab using expert staff assistance

 For detailed job descriptions please go to jobs-boeing.com

WorkSource is hosting a Hospitality Employer Panel & Recruiting Event on Thursday, February 12, from 1pm - 3:30pm (1-2:15 panel & 2:15-3:30 recruiting session) at WorkSource Downtown Seattle, located at the YWCA Opportunity Center, 2024 3rd St, Seattle.

Participating Employers include:

•  Princess Cruises        www.alaskatourjobs.com

•  Sheraton Hotel            www.sheratonseattle.com

•  Home2 Suites by Hilton   www.widewatershotel.com & www.home2suites.com

•  Tom Douglas Restaurants   www.tomdouglas.com

Registration is required at: worksourcedowntown.eventbrite.com  

Due to limited space only registered customers will be admitted into the event.

There are numerous job openings available at Lowes. Visit careers.lowes.com

International Community Health Services has job openings at Bellevue Clinic, Holly Park Clinic, International Clinic, and Shoreline Clinic. To apply and view all employment opportunities visit their jobs page at ichs.com/jobs.

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 

Job Opportunities this Week

This is a message about upcoming job opportunities and hiring events in the Seattle area:

WorkSource Rainier Affiliate will host a hiring event on Tuesday, November 18 from 10:00am - 2:00pm at 2531 Rainier Ave S. Northwest Protective, a Seattle security company, is seeking to hire multiple full and part-time Security/Patrol/Flex Officers. Employer offers free training which will provide you the skills needed to meet the requirements of a Security Guard license throughout the State of Washington. In addition employer offers on-going training along with opportunities for advancement. Veterans, female and minority candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Contact JoOrtiz@esd.wa.gov with questions.

DAV All Veterans Career Fair at Safeco Field on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. This is a free hiring event for Veterans, Transitioning Military Personnel, National Guard Members, Reserve Members and Spouses. Job opportunities, Continuing Education opportunities and business ownership opportunities. To register go to www.DAV.org or www.recruitmilitary.com. Click here for the flyer.

City of Seattle is hiring. Some of the positions available are: Administrative Specialist Temporary Pool, Assistant Recreation Coordinator, Hydroelectric Maintenance Worker, Janitor, Equity Recruiting Consultant, Maintenance Laborer, Temporary Case Manager (Counselor) for Human Resources, Painter for Seattle Center, and Temporary Assistant Social Medial Talent Specialist for Seattle City Light. To view and apply for all available positions go www.seattle.gov job opportunities page.

Marriott International/ Ritz Carlton is hiring at many of their locations for Server-Banquets, Concierge-Assistant, Guest Service Representatives, Cook, Server/Banquets, Housekeeper, Attendant/ Guest Linen, Restaurant Server-Bistro-Barista, Driver/Houseman and Barista-Gourmet Coffee Attendants. These and other available job opportunities may be found at marriott.com/careers. Applications are only accepted online.

Metropolitan Markets is hiring at multiple locations. Queen Anne: Housewares Clerk and Produce Clerk, Sand Point: Produce Helper Clerk, Magnolia: Floral Clerk and Maintenance Clerk, and Admiral: Courtesy Clerk. To apply and view all available job listings go to metropolitan-market.com/careers.

PCC Natural Markets is hiring at View Ridge, West Seattle and Fremont. To apply and view all available job listings go to pccnaturalmarkets.com and select Join Us and PCC Careers.

Manpower Inc is hiring Receptionists, Mailroom Clerks and Administrative Assistants. Visit manpower.com and search for opportunities by zip code. 

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (11/06/14)

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

Overcoming Barriers to Employment Summit 9/5

If you or someone you know are living with disabilities and are looking for work, we want to let you know about the 4^th Annual Overcoming Barriers to Employment Summit For Job Seekers with Disabilities, Friday, September 5^th from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm at Shoreline Community College.

The conference goal is to assist job seekers with disabilities as they navigate their road to employment. Attendees will have an opportunity to attend workshops led by experts in the field and connect with valuable community resources. Lunch provided.

Workshops include:

• How DVR Can Help You Find A Job

• Job Search On The Internet

• Secrets To A Successful Interview

• Supported Employment

• Job Accommodations & Assistive Technology

The keynote speaker will be State House Representative Cyrus Habib of the 48th Legislative District

This event is a community partnership between Northshore Community Network, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Shoreline Public Schools, City of Shoreline, Quick-Start Shoreline and Shoreline Community College.

Pre-registration is requested. Register at: overcoming.bpt.me or call Brown Paper Tickets at 800.838.3006. To request reasonable accommodations for this event please call 206.546.4545

Overcoming Barriers to Employment Summit
Friday, September 5^th from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
At Shoreline Community College,
16101 Greenwood Ave. North, Shoreline
In the 9000 Building

Metro bus routes 5, 330, 331, 345, and 355 will get you there

Upcoming Health and Career Fairs

Eastside Vitality Health Fair 2014 is coming up on Saturdays in September. Overlake Medical Center will have free health screenings at its medical clinics from 8am to 11am on the following days:

Saturday, Sept. 06 – Overlake Medical Clinic Kirkland

Saturday, Sept. 13 – Overlake Medical Clinic Issaquah

Saturday, Sept. 20 – Overlake Medical Clinic Redmond

Saturday, Sept. 27 – Overlake Medical Center Bellevue

Area residents are invited to come meet your neighborhood physicians and staff while receiving free: Cholesterol/Glucose screenings, Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure checks, Cardiac and Diabetes Risk Assessments, Consultations with Overlake physicians. Free smoothies after your free screenings. Walk-ins are welcome, but screenings are limited. Please register online for your preferred time. Contact Eastside Vitality Health Fair Line at (425) 635-6191 or email classes@overlakehospital.org.

The First Congressional District Career Fair is Monday, September 15^th from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at UW Bothell campus, North Creek Events Center, 18115 Campus Way NE. A partnership between WorkSource, UW Bothell, and U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene to serve employers and job seekers in King, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties. The Career Fair will include resume review and assistance, career and Workforce Training resources, and a recruiting event. Registration is required at the event page: worksourcecareerfair.eventbrite.com 

Join WorkSource North Seattle for a hiring event for Crista Senior Living, on Thursday, August 28^th from 10am to 12pm. Positions available include Part Time Registered Nurse, Environmental Services Supervisor, Assistant Cook, Activities Assistant, Dietary Aid and Part Time Assisted Living Caretakers.  To reserve a seat to the hiring event contact csimpson@esd.wa.gov.

Whole Foods Market is currently hiring at their Westlake and Interbay locations. Positions include Part Time Team Members, Part Time Grocery Team Members, Prepared Food Buyer/ Specialist, Prepared Foods Kitchen Supervisor, Cook, Produce Production Team member and Part Time Whole Body Team Member. Whole Foods Market offers terrific benefits and a fun, friendly work atmosphere with open books, open doors, and open people. Visit wholefoodsmarket.com/careers to apply. 

Want to see more job openings? 

Check out our sources:

Mayors Office for Senior Citizens Job List (8/20/14)
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