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
Wednesday, August 22 – Atlanta Bilingual & Diversity Job Fair by DiversityJobs.com To be held at Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown, 130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, 30030. Details and companies present at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-bilingual-diversity-job-fair-registration-44407083783?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse
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/atlanta/m/jobs
For over 600 open positions go to https://patch.com/georgia/decatur/s/ghshw/610-ga-jobs-delta-equifax-sodexo-kohls-spelman-college?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=alert
You can check by zip code for more local openings. 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 (August schedule is at https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/news/dekalb-county-mobile-career-center-august-schedule-1 )
Koinonia Farm is currently taking applications for the fall 2018 internship term at the farm. They seek interns who are interested in an immersive, holistic experience involving prayer, work, study, service, and fellowship. For more information visit the website https://www.koinoniafarm.org/internship/ and to apply online go to https://www.koinoniafarm.org/internship-application/
Openings:
Housing and Economic Justice Coordinator – Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Position provides oversight, technical assistance, direction, and leadership over GCADV’s housing projects, initiatives, and statewide efforts which help victims of domestic violence access and maintain permanent housing. Email a cover letter and a resume with your qualifications to hr-gcadv@gcadv.org by August 31, 2018. Description, requirements, preferred qualifications at file:///C:/Users/lobby/Downloads/Housing%20and%20Economic%20Justice%20Coordinator%20announcement.pdf
Two Positions – Election Protection Campaign Organizers (South Georgia) (North Georgia) – Common Cause
Organizer will be responsible for training and supporting Common Cause members and other volunteers who participate in voter protection activities as volunteer poll and board of election monitors during the 2018 elections in Georgia. The Election Protection Campaign Organizer will also work with partner organizations to build election protection infrastructure across the South Georgia region. Act NOW: Please submit resume and cover letter to Sara Henderson at sara@commoncause.org and include –Election Protection Campaign Organizer- South GA – in the subject line. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible, there is a target start date of August 31, 2018.
Teen Center Coordinator PT – La Amistad
Position is responsible for supporting the middle and high school after-school program at Peachtree Presbyterian Church. Teen Center Coordinators are primarily responsible for instructing students in an after-school, classroom setting. For qualifications, job description and how to apply, go to https://laamistadinc.bamboohr.com/jobs/ (Note: La Amistad also has a PT Parent Liaison position which works alongside the parents involved in the afterschool program as well as with the staff, is responsible for all communications intended for the parents, staff and the school and plays an integral role in parent involvement and empowerment. Details and apply at https://laamistadinc.bamboohr.com/jobs/
400+ positions on every level – International Paper Company
From Maintenance Techs, to line workers to Supervisors, IP is looking to fill many positions. Go to https://career8.successfactors.com/career?company=IPProd and search jobs by name & key word. They are asking to spread the word that they are hiring for jobs in their Forrest Park facility.
900+ positions – Philips Arena
Big hiring wave at the Hawks facility. Concourse host, parking host, & seating host, facilities maintenance, more. Communicating effectively and professionally with guests and team members paramount. Go online to https://transformation.hawks.com/employment/#arrowanchor
Communications Director – Georgia Budget and Policy Institute
Position provides senior leadership and oversight to create and implement comprehensive strategic communications that support GBPI’s mission to advance solutions that expand economic opportunity and well-being for all Georgians. This senior level position requires extensive media relations experience, excellent writing and editing skills, and new media expertise. All the details and position description info at https://gbpi.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/
Internships – Feminist Women’s Health Center
The Feminist Women’s Health Center is now accepting application for fall internship opportunities. The three fall opportunities include a marketing, health educator, and health advocate intern. Visit the website at http://www.feministcenter.org/internships/ to view a description for each opportunity, view a list of required application materials, and to complete an application form. Deadline extended: Applications and required materials are due Monday, September 3.
Multiple Positions – Columbia Residential
Hiring for Regional Manager, Community Manager, Roving Community Manager, Assistant Community Manager, Community Leasing Specialist,
Community Service Tech Supervisor, Contract and Procurement Administrator, Project Manager 2, Construction Manager – Rehab, Assistant Construction Manager & Maintenance position which is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Send resumes by fax 404.521.4114 or email to humanresources@columbiares.com
300+ positions open – International Paper Company, Lithonia
Maintenance, techs, forklift drivers, production line (including night shift), die cutters, other machine operators. Go to http://www.internationalpaper.com/careers?utm_source=cmg-sf&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cmg-o-lithonia-atlnp&utm_source=newspaper&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=5034888&& and click on “search open positions” small banner below “Expand Your world”.
Multiple Positions – New American Pathways
New American Pathways, has MULTIPLE job openings. These jobs work directly with the community to get them more educated and involved in civic life! Check out the positions FT & PT and apply. http://newamericanpathways.org/whats-new/job-postings/
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
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.