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 athttps://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/m/jobs
For open positions go to https://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/m/jobs 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. 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
WorkSource DeKalb Program designed to connect DeKalb County residents to eligible training providers and employers in a centralized location. DeKalb County residents can learn about Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligibility requirements, meet with eligible training providers and learn about high demand careers. The program equips DeKalb County residents and employers with resources to assist individuals in overcoming barriers to employment, education and economic development. For more information about Workforce Wednesday, contact Chanell Davis at 404.371.4996 or cdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov For more information about WorkSource DeKalb, visitwww.worksourcedekalb.org or call 404. 687.3400 (The May schedule for the mobile unit that brings job assistance is athttps://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/news/dekalb-county-mobile-career-center-may-schedule-1 )
Special: 2019 Resources Fair: Monday, May 13, for DeKalb folks looking to launch their career, advance in their jobs, and also better their lives. Participants will receive valuable information from a range of organizations that help people throughout Georgia’s 4th District and the entire state. The Urban League of Greater Atlanta, the DeKalb Housing Authority and other agencies will be on hand to help constituents in small business development, resume building and job readiness. Resources will be available for the formerly incarcerated to overcome barriers to employment. The event will also feature a panel discussion on: “How to do business with the television and film industry.” For more information, call Cong. Hank Johnson’s office at 770.987.2291 or visit https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-hank-johnson-host-2019-resources-fair
Special: Atlanta Job Readiness Workshop – Saturday May 18, 10:00 to 3:00 pm. To be held at the The IBEW Building, 501 Pulliam St SW, Atlanta GA 30312. From 10am to noon 9to5 will be hosting a range of Job Readiness workshops including; Knowing your rights in the workplace, How to fill out the best job application you can, How to write a killer resume, What to know when heading to a job interview. Then, from noon to 3 pm, there will be a Hiring Fair, hosted with the Marriot, that has ON THE SPOT interviews and a list of current job postings. Bring any job application materials you may have. Food and childcare will be provided. Register now at https://9to5.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&reset=1&id=66
Special: Booked & Busy – A Cover Letter and Resume Workshop. Sponsored by SPARK Reproductive Justice Now. Do you need help cleaning up your resume? Do you know the secret to the perfect cover letter? Do you need professional head shots? Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to get help on your resume and cover letter. SPARK will provide assistance creating or editing your resume, cover letter or bio. Get your professional headshots taken from 12-2pm. This is a stop in event. Come anytime between the hours of 11 and 3pm for resume and cover letter help. If you want headshots taken make sure to come in from 12 to 2pm. At SPARK office, get directionshttps://www.facebook.com/sparkrjnow/
Openings:
Paid Youth Internships – DeKalb County
Applications open for both internship seekers and worksites providers. The six-week program runs from June 3, through July 26. DeKalb residents ages 14 to 24 are invited to apply for the program at www.dekalbcountyga.gov/intern Interns will be paid $10 per hour. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions about the internship program should be directed to Jermaine Hampton atjlhampton@dekalbcountyga.gov or 404.687.3806.
Georgia State Director – 9 to 5 Working Women Atlanta
9to5 is a national grassroots membership organization which engages directly affected women to improve working conditions. Goals are to build leadership among low-wage women and to win improvements in workplace and public policies. Current Georgia campaigns focus on family and medical leave expansion, leadership development and training and civic engagement outreach. Job description, qualifications and how to apply at https://9to5.org/job-state-director-georgia/
Communications & Outreach Administrator – Latino Community Fund -LCF Georgia
Part-time, 10 hours per week. Details at https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/928949504103766/?source=post_permlink
Research and Policy Analyst – Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies
The full job posting can be found at http://hmhbga.org/wp-content/uploads/HMHB-Research-and-Policy-Analyst-2019.pdf Follow the instructions exactly and hurry, they are accepting applications until March 29, 2019 or until the position has been filled.
Social Security Administration
Special opportunity and qualifications: The Social Security Offices in Covington and Griffin, Georgia are looking to hire applicants who are bilingual, and are either, recent graduates, veterans, or have a disability. Apply at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/526177100
Communications Coordinator – Sierra Club
Collaborates with chapter volunteer leaders and staff and regional office staff to promote the conservation action, public education, and other goals of the Sierra Club through the development, coordination, and implementation of messages and strategic media plans for the chapter and through outreach to the general public and to public officials. More at https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=39&rid=1281
Administrative/Program Coordinator – Environmental Community Action, Inc. (ECO-Action)
Part-time position provides general office management, clerical, program and meeting coordination support to facilitate ECO-Action’s mission of providing technical and organizing assistance to communities in Georgia facing threats from air, land, and water pollution and other environmental hazards. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to social justice, environmental justice and equity. Details and position description info at http://eco-act.org/about/employment-opportunities/ More about ECO-Action at www.eco-act.org
Various Positions – ALDI
ALDI is expanding in GA and opening new stores around the state. Full & part-time, manager trainees, store staffing and more athttps://careers.aldi.us/location/georgia-jobs/61/6252001-4197000/3
Field Staff, IT positions, Area Managers – U.S. Census Bureau
Various levels of jobs, Area Managers listed first (so keep scrolling down for more openings) at https://www.census.gov/about/regions/atlanta/jobs/all.html
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.