Job Opportunities
Most Recent Job Opportunity listings received. For job descriptions, details and qualifications; follow the contact or application instructions included below.
On-going Job Fairs: State site http://www.dol.state.ga.us/Access/Service/ListCurrentJobFairs
Also: There is an excellent page on Cong. Hank Johnson’s website that has links to job openings, career planning, job fairs, recruiters, job search engines, etc. Check it out at http://hankjohnson.house.gov/resources/hanks-jobs-page
Patch resources: https://patch.com/georgia/decatur/jobs has over 100 jobs outlined
Job Fair: Dept. of Transportation (DOT), hiring event will be held from 11 am-1 pm, Wednesday, Aug. 23 at the District office at 500 Joe Frank Harris Parkway in Cartersville. 20 entry-level maintenance professional positions. All applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or a GED and a have a valid Class C driver’s license. New hires will receive on-the-job training in various duties. Applicants are encouraged to wear business casual attire and bring several copies of their resumes. Contingent job offers will be presented on the same day to the most qualified applicants. New hires must obtain a Georgia Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment. For more information about the job fair, call District Six Office at 404.290.7344. Job seekers can also apply online at www.Team.Georgia.gov/careers or complete an application at the DOT Cartersville office.
Open Positions:
Program Coordinator – Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Atlanta)
Read the full job descriptions at https://advancingjustice-atlanta.org/page/16
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume, a cover letter, a short writing sample, and two references to scho@advancingjustice-atlanta.org If you meet the initial qualifications for the position, you will be contacted for an interview.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport – various full-time positions. Gate Gourmet is hiring in a dozen categories of airport location jobs. Go to http://www.gategourmet.com/careers/hourly-positions-in-north-america?city=Atlanta&country=&title=&jobtype=&search=Search&
The local Patch websites have both news and job opportunities included. You can check by zip code for openings at http://patch.com/georgia/decatur/jobs There are multiple listings for management and staff positions in retail, medical, office and other categories. Over 100 featured this week at https://patch.com/georgia/decatur/s/g63tt/105-job-openings-in-metro-atlanta-right-now?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=alert (Note: if you need help preparing to apply for any jobs, this site also has free resume templates, resume samples, formatting help and resume builder.)
More Jobs:
Multiple positions – Clayton County
Long list of positions and online info including applications. Library workers, court system, trades apprentice, office and hands-on positions. Dozens of jobs profiled with salary. Go to http://claytoncountyga.gov/employment
Multiple Positions – New American Pathways
Immigration Assistant, Family Support Liaison (Swahili Speaking please), Afterschool Class Instructor-Middle School, Lead Teacher Middle School JD, Elementary After School Class Instructor. Visit http://newamericanpathways.org/whats-new/job-postings/ for all the info about positions and to apply. Also, scroll down the page for info on AmeriCorps positions and many internship opportunities.
Associate Director, Counseling Professional – Kennesaw State University
Associate Director – Marietta Office: position details at https://kennesaw.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=25467 and the Counseling Professional I – Marietta Office positions details at
Mercedes Benz Stadium – hiring various positions
Go to http://mercedesbenzstadium.com/employment/?utm_source=AJC&utm_medium=Digital& and you can apply online. Ticket Services, Security, Housekeeping, Cash Room, Event Hosts and more .
Warehouse Associates – Amazon
Amazon is hiring for 1,000 full-time jobs at its 850,000-square-foot plant in Jefferson. The online retail giant is paying $11 to $11.50 an hour for warehouse workers at its newest facility on Hog Mountain Road in Jackson County. The “warehouse associates” will handle large items shipped through the retailer — household furniture, sports equipment, gardening tools and other goods. Amazon is accepting applications now for the positions at https://search.amazondelivers.jobs/job/jefferson/full-time-warehouse-associate/3413/4789812
Several Positions – Planned Parenthood Southeast
Call Center, Health Center, Clinical, Medical. Both Associate and Management level positions available in Georgia and the region. Find out details at https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/joblist.html
Freelance Reporter – Atlanta Progressive News
APN is seeking experienced news writers with an interest in politics, public policy, elections, activism, and government, to write articles and blog posts for Atlanta Progressive News on a freelance basis. Pays $125 dollars per news article and $40 dollars per blog post. To apply: Please email Matthew Charles Cardinale, News Editor and Publisher, at matthew@atlantaprogressivenews.com with your resume and writing samples. APN is looking for writers who can start immediately.
If you are in Cobb County, or can work there, check out www.cobbworks.org There are dozens of varied jobs from entry level on up, white collar and blue collar. Full job descriptions and requirements are listed as well as application information.
Multiple Positions – Georgia State University: Georgia State has a number of job opportunities, in several categories full and part-time. Go to https://jobs.gsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1326752199805 and follow the guide to jobs and application.