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:
Don’t underestimate this resource!!! The local Patch websites have both news and job opportunities included. Hundreds of jobs this week at https://patch.com/georgia/decatur/s/gesk9/over-300-georgia-jobs-ksu-turner-broadcasting-emory-healthcare?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=alert
You can check by zip code for openings at hhttps://patch.com/georgia/decatur/m/jobs There are multiple listings for management and staff positions in retail, medical, office and other categories. This week features new jobs listed within 50 miles of Decatur. (If you follow the Patch job listings by zip code weekly, you will see that the newest jobs added are noted.) Also: if you need help preparing to apply for any jobs, this site also has free resume templates, resume samples, formatting help and resume builder.
DeKalb County Mobile Career Center. The mobile unit brings job assistance to residents of DeKalb by conveniently traveling all over the county. More on the program and then link to the monthly calendar of unit locations at https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/worksource-dekalb/mobile-career-center-description calendar for the locations scheduled at https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/news/dekalb-county-mobile-career-center-may-schedule-0
Openings:
DeKalb 911 Operators – DeKalb County
The DeKalb County 911 Communications Department is seeking applicants. Interested candidates can apply for the position of 911 operator from now until May 31. All applicants must complete and submit the online application listed in the “job opportunities” section on the county website: dekalbcountyga.gov.
Senior Policy Analyst, Education – Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
Position to lead the ongoing work in K-12 and early education. The successful candidate will help GBPI promote policies and partnerships that ensure every Georgia child has access to a high-quality, well-funded public education. Full description, qualifications and how to apply at https://gbpi.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/
Organizing Director – Georgia Shift
Seeking a highly organized, strategic individual with a commitment to long-term organizing and increasing youth participation in elections to lead in civic engagement, leadership development, and issue organizing programs. Georgia Shift gives marginalized young people a seat at the table of democracy through hands-on education, electoral action, and civic media programs. Help envision a Georgia where marginalized young people are the fundamental driver of political impact and public policy at every level of government in an unbridled democracy. Responsibilities, qualifications and how to apply at http://2014old.galeo.org/ga-shift-organizing-director/
Various (250+ positions being added) – Pandora (Atlanta)
Pandora, the most popular music-streaming service in the United States, plans to create 250 new jobs in Atlanta. The position list can be accessed at https://pandora.com/static/careers/location-atl.html
Deputy Director of Programs – The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum
This position provides significant leadership from a multi-talented professional who is passionate about movement building, policy advocacy, grassroots base-building and AAPI women and girls. Serves on the senior leadership team of NAPAWF, which guides the overall strategic direction, and sustainability of the organization. Is the leader responsible for guiding, implementing and evaluating NAPAWF’s programmatic and policy strategies. For full description, qualifications and how to apply, go to https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit-job/eabc865caec94516af911a708bc45716-deputy-director-of-programs-the-national-asian-pacific-american-womens-forum-washington?
Sr. Finance Manager – New American Pathways
Responsible for coordinating, administering and controlling the organization’s financial operations. Reviews and approves daily accounting transactions. Additionally, the Sr. Finance Manager assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures and maintains the accounting systems. The position is a full-time salaried position. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration, Master’s Degree preferable, with a minimum 3 years’ experience in grant oversight, budgeting and monitoring compliance. New American Pathways’ mission is to help Refugees and Georgia thrive. Qualified and interested candidates should e-mail resume to careers@newamericanpathways.org Due to the volume of interest no phone calls please.
Executive Director – Wholesome Wave
Seeking an experienced, results-oriented Executive Director to lead the nonprofit organization in its mission to increase accessibility and affordability of fresh, healthy, locally grown food for all Georgians. More at https://www.wholesomewavegeorgia.org/executive-director/
Deputy Director – ProGeorgia
Seeking a talented leader with a record of success managing civic engagement programs and overseeing organizational operations to serve as deputy director. The deputy director will help develop, plan, and implement strategic, year-round, coordinated civic engagement programs in order to achieve table project and program outcomes. In addition to achieving short-term program goals, the deputy director will help to build long-term capacity through leadership development, increasing communications skills, and data-driven programming. Full description and how to apply at http://2014old.galeo.org/progeorgia-deputy-director-2/
Summer Lifeguards – DeKalb County
DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is hiring. Applications are open through July. Pool lifeguard applicants must be 16 or older, have American Red Cross certification or certification from a nationally-recognized aquatics training program and successfully pass a criminal background check. To view available positions or complete an application, visit DeKalb County’s job search portal by visiting www.dekalbcountyga.gov clicking on “How Do I?” and selecting “Apply for Jobs.” For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, public relations specialist, at 404.371.3643.
Executive Director – 9 to 5 National Association of Working Women
Seeking the next extraordinary Executive Director to lead in the work to win justice
for working women. For this pivotal role, 9to5 seeks a visionary, principled and courageous
leader and spokesperson with the ability to engage and inspire all those impacted and build
strategic alignment to advance 9to5’s mission. Details and national search contact info at
http://9to5.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/9to5-Executive-Director-Job-Announcement.pdf
Membership Development – Housing Justice League
Seeking someone who can help develop a system for recruiting, communicating with, and receiving monthly/yearly membership fees from new and old members or HJL who have the capacity to give. Job description and apply info at https://www.housingjusticeleague.org/were-hiring/
Weekend Activities Director – Benton House of Decatur (Senior Living)
Responsible for assisting with the weekend delivery of resident-centered activities and programs for the Senior Living Community. More info, job description and online application at https://patch.com/georgia/decatur/job-board/job/24582/weekend-activities-director?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
DeKalb Parks, Summer Employment – DeKalb County
The DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is accepting applications until March 30 for seasonal summer employment opportunities such as food monitors, camp counselors, recreation assistants and bus drivers. Go to https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?cws=1&org=DKC&org=DKC and scroll down to select Park & Recreation or other departments.
Staffer (one-year position) – The City of Atlanta’s Office of Resilience
Position will work on the implementation of the City of Atlanta’s Commercial Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency Ordinance. This is a one-year position, and the Office of Resilience is looking for a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills and data management experience. If you are interested, apply at https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ATLGA&cws=1&rid=6002
911 Emergency Communications – DeKalb County
Go to www.dekalbcountyga.gov for positions, further details and how to apply
Canvassers, part-time – Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials
Please email harvey@2014old.galeo.org for details.
Fire & Rescue Services – DeKalb County
Requirements, job descriptions, and online application at https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DKC&cws=1&rid=7426
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&
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
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
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.