Help Wanted: Parking lot cashier

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
PARKING LOT CASHIER $11.72hr (temporary part-time 19hr/wk)
TRAFFIC COMMISSION

Collects parking lot fees and tickets. Performs maintenance and security of designated area, namely parking lot or parking garage.

Collects fees and tickets. Provides security within garage to limit thefts and vandalism of vehicles occupying garage and garage property. Maintains garage and office to ensure they are kept clean and orderly.

High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred. Familiar with customer service professional interactions. Counts money to verify amounts and issues receipts for funds received. Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO




2014 Downtown New Bedford Holiday Stroll (Dec 6-7)

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The Holiday Stroll weekend will kick off with The “Official” Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving at Custom House Square Park by antique fire truck on Saturday at noon. Santa will “stroll” with his admirers to MARE Studios on Center Street, where he will greet his young friends and pose for free, souvenir photos until 4 pm. At 4:30pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus will join the New Bedford High School and All-City Middle School Marching Bands and Color Guard for a parade up William Street to the Library steps.

At 5pm Mayor Jon Mitchell will welcome all for the City’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony. Joined by Elected Officials and Miss New Bedford. A light show and a few new surprises will also delight you!!

Here us a brief description of what there is to do downtown during “The Stroll”. Downtown events include: Free photos with Santa at Mare’ Studio – craft vendor fairs at the Centre, Craft-O-Rama pop up Gallery, First Unitarian Church, NB Art Museum/ArtWorks!, and in the Whaling Museum lobby. Free children’s craft activities at BCC, the NB Art Museum/ArtWorks!, NB Whaling National Historical Park, and both the YMCA and YWCA. Live entertainment in the Whaling Museum Auditorium, Seaman’s Bethel and Custom House Square Park. – Shop for unusual gifts, special treats and sales at stores, eateries and galleries throughout the downtown. Also on Saturday, from 2 – 4 pm., The Greater New Bedford Coral Society will provide musical blessings and good cheer. Strolling carolers will be led by music director and resident composer, Gerry Dyck. You might want to join in and sing along as they stroll about the Downtown! Look around and cast your vote f0r your favorites in the “Deck the Windows” contest!

On both Saturday and Sunday Downtown merchants and organizations have so much to offer and see. Here is a listing of where to go when you “Stroll” through Downtown New Bedford. Be sure to visit all the following to see what they have to offer at:

  • Ahab’s Wife, 761 Purchase St. –unique women’s clothing and specialty items.
    Sat. 10 am – 5 pm, Sun. 12 – 4 pm.
  • be jeweled, 26 Centre St. – shop at downtown’s favorite jewelry store and enjoy Hershey’s chocolate kisses as we help you get your Holiday shopping underway!! Sat. 10 am – 7pm, Sun. 12 – 5pm.
  • The Bedford Merchant Gift Store, 28 William St. – gifts, jewelry and apparel – join us for hot drinks & cookies and receive a $10 coupon to be used Jan-Feb.’15. Sat. 10 am –7 pm, Sun. 10 am -5 pm.
  • Bristol Community College -800 Purchase Street – “Letters to Santa” an opportunity for children (and adults!) to pen a letter to Kris Kringle. Also, additional children’s activities Saturday only 1 pm – 4 pm
  • Cafe Arpeggio, 800 Purchase St. – coffee, sandwiches, ice cream –and more. Saturday only 8 am – 6 pm.
  • Carter’s Clothing and Footwear, 55 William St. – men’s work and casual clothing including Carhartt, Levi’s, Woolrich, Columbia, Champion, Reebok, Sperry, Timberland and more. Sat. 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Sun. 11 am-5 pm.
  • Celia’s Boutique, 111 William St. Drop by for goodies and warm beverages while you shop. From business basics to special occasion evening wear. Some featured lines are Frank Lyman, Cartise, Christopher Blue, Elliott Lauren, Damme Inc. & more. Sat. 10 am -5 pm. Sun. 12-4 pm.
  • The Centre, 230 Union Street – Visit us for Holiday Shopping with vendors, crafters, a bake sale, festivities and more! Saturday only 9 am – 4 pm
  • CRAFT-O-RAMA, Corner of Union and Purchase Streets -30 assorted artists and crafters, visit this annual  Holiday Pop-Up-Shop for great goods and holiday sales. Sat. and Sun. 11 am – 6 pm.
  • Destination Soup, 149 Union St. – full menu of soups, sandwiches and salads. Free soup samples! Sat. 11:30 am – 9 pm Sunday 11:30 am – 4 pm.
  • Duff Gallery, 24 Centre St. -Traditional New England fine art. Exquisite crafts. Distinctive gifts. Holiday Stroll special 10% off prints by Robert Duff. Sat. 10 am – 5 pm. Sun. 12 – 4 pm.
  • Dunkin Donuts, 231 Union St. – Come in to warm up with great coffee, hot chocolate, baked goods and sandwiches. Enjoy a Holiday Stroll special $.99 medium hot chocolate! Sat. 4 am-9 pm. Sun. 5 am-8 pm.
  • First Unitarian Church, 71 Eighth Street (corner of County & Eighth Sts.) -Annual Holiday Fair, handmade crafts, baked goods, music and more. Saturday only 10 am -4 pm.
  • Freestone’s City Grill, 41 William St. –Great food, family and friends, since 1979! Offering local seafood, hand-cut steaks, hearty salads and sandwiches, award winning chowder, the best burgers in town and a great kids menu!!! Sat. 11:30 am -11pm Sun. 12-9 pm.
  • Gallery 65 on William, 65 William St. –featuring fine arts and crafts. Saturday 11 am-5 pm – book signing & trunk show with Sandra Hall Sunday 11 am-4 pm – trunk show with Patricia Poineau (Pet Portraits)
  • The Landing, 98 Front St. – Free Landing Port of New Bedford T-shirt with a $25. Purchase. 15% off all silver jewelry. Every child gets to pick a treasure from the Treasure Trunk! Refreshments and merriment served both days! Sat. 7 am – 10 pm Sun. 8:30 am – 8:30 pm.
  • Mare Studios and Gallery, 27 Centre St. – Be photographed with Santa and receive a free 5 x 7 while you wait. Donations accepted on behalf of the Neediest Family Fund or a canned good for a local pantry. Sat. and Sun. 12 – 4 pm.
  • Moby Dick Retail Gift Shop, 27 William St. – nautical gifts, jewelry, apparel and accessories – join us for hot drinks & cookies and receive a $10 coupon to be used Jan-Feb.’15. Sat.10 am – 7pm. Sun 10 am – 5pm.
  • Modern Exchange, 185 Union St. – High quality consignment shop featuring new and revived fashions for men, women and children. Sat. 10 am-3 pm. Sun. 11 am to 3 pm.
  • New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!, 608 Pleasant St. – Holiday Boutique will be open in our Skylight Gallery both days. On Saturday only, in the lower level we, will have kid’s activity from 11-4 where they can make glitter pine cone Christmas tree ornaments. Sat. and Sun. 12 noon to 5 pm.
  • New Bedford Free Public Library steps, 613 Pleasant Street – City’s official Tree Lighting ceremony with Mayor Mitchell, Elected Official, Miss New Bedford and a few new surprises! Saturday beginning about 5 pm.
  • New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill – Visit the White Whale Gift Shop and a local artisan Vendor Fair in the Jacobs Gallery featuring: ANGELDOR Heavenly Crystal Jewelry -Ava Anderson Non-Toxic – Boston Caricature -Destination Soups – Dorothy Cox Candies -Early Bird Studio – Galleria Gardella – Himalayan Salt Co. – Silverbrook Farms – Soi Dog Foundation – Street Angel Wisdom – Younique Sat. and Sun. 9am – 5pm
  • Also Live performances in the Whaling Museum auditorium: Saturday: 1:00 – 2:30 ShowStoppers “A Christmas Cabaret” 3:00 – 4:00 Cheryl McCormack Dancers – Holiday Show.
  • New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William St. – View the Park film “The City that Lit the World” on the hour and ask at the front desk for your own set of Civil War trading cards. On Saturday only, from 2- 4 pm meet Ruth, one of the Park’s 1850s ladies and make your own Holiday pin to take home. Sat. and Sun. 9 am – 5 pm.
  • No Problemo, 813 Purchase St. -Mexican style food, full beer and wine menu and great service with a smile!! Sat. 11 am-10 pm. Sun. 12noon – 8 pm.
  • Seaman’s Bethel/New Bedford Port Society, 15 Johnny Cake Hill – Historic Church featured in Moby-Dick is open for tours. On Sunday only from 2 – 4 pm. Members of the NEW BEDFORD SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA will perform classical hits and Holiday favorites. This is a great opportunity to sit, relax, and enjoy beautiful music in a historic setting. Sat. and Sun. 12 noon to 4 p.m.
  • Tia Maria’s European Café, 42 No. Water St –Join us Saturday from10 am – 12 noon for two great attractions: the “Portuguese Kids” pop up shop for all your holiday needs! You will have an opportunity to meet the funny men themselves, have some laughs, shop local and buy a unique, personalized gift such as t-shirts, CDs, key chains, charms and more! Also joining the fun, Maria Lawton, also known as the Azorean Green Bean, will be here for a meet & greet/signing with her best-selling book, Azorean Cooking: From MyFamily Table to Your’s, a collection of more than 50 recipes celebrating the traditions of Azorean cooking, culture, and family. Sunday, we will be serving breakfast until 1PM and will have sweet treats available for anyone wearing their favorite Christmas sweater. Saturday 7:30 am -9:30 pm – Sunday 7:30 am – 1pm
  • TL6 the Gallery, 100 William St. – Stop in to try a sample of jellies by Sprig as well as homemade cookies by Just Like Mom’s while shopping our wide selection of handmade gifts and artwork. Saturday only features artist of the month Michael Vincent Bushy doing demonstrations of book binding and showing his works. Sat. 11 am – 6 pm. Sun. 12 – 4 pm.
  • Travessia Winery, 760 Purchase St. –our own Urban winery featuring authentic and hand crafted wines On Sunday only from 12 – 5, Shy Brothers Farm will be offering a taste of their hand-made local cheeses. These award winning cheeses will also be available for visitors to purchase along with our own wines. Sat. 12-8 pm. Sun. 12-5pm.
  • The University Art Gallery – Star Store, 715 Purchase St. – Annu Palakunnathu Matthew: An Indian from India. Exhibits are free and open to the public. Sat. and Sun. 9 am – 6 pm.
  • YMCA – 25 So. Water St – Warm up in our lobby and enjoy hot chocolate and a craft activity-Sat, 11 am – 4 pm Sun. 11 am – 2 pm.
  • YWCA of SE Mass. , 20 So. Sixth St. – Craft activity both days that includes decorating pine cones and snowflakes. Will also have cookies and hot chocolate. Sat. and Sun. 12 noon – 4 pm.
  • Antique Fire Truck rides will bring you around the downtown. All this and much more! Free parking!
  • Custom House Square Park – Santa arrives on Saturday at 12 noon by antique fire truck. Also look for periodic visits from some of our animal residents from the Buttonwood Park Zoo.   They will be greeting and educating visitors along with our zoo staff with this up close and personal experience.  The Holidays are a perfect time to enjoy family and nature.  The Buttonwood Park Zoo wishes all a Happy Holiday Season! Saturday and Sunday – periodically between 12 and 4:00 pm. Also visit the display and talk to Reps from New Bedford Energy Now and Next Step Living. Saturday and Sunday – 12 – 4:00 pm.



The South Coast Hot Jobs List – 19 November, 2014

Michael Silvia
by Michael Silvia

The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of jobs available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.

To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will be working with the New Directions Southcoast (also known as the Greater New Bedford Career Center) and pulling jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.

We will define “Hot Jobs” as those jobs that need to be filled by the employer immediately. For those looking to search some large job databases, checkout my Best Job Search Resources for New Bedford Residents article. Unless noted otherwise, those interested in these positions or want more information should go to the Greater New Bedford Career Center at 618 Acushnet Avenue.


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Here are the Hot Jobs from the Greater New Bedford Career Center as of November 19th, 2014:

1. Cashier #4979362 (Part-time Seasonal)
This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary. Must be available days, weekend and evenings. Walmart – Wareham.

2. Dry Grocery/GM Stocker #4979366 (Part-time Seasonal)
This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary. Walmart-Wareham.

3. Apparel/Home Associate #4979372 (Part-time Seasonal)
This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary. Walmart-Wareham.

4. Legal Secretary #4973996
Law firm seeking full time (40 hours a week) Portuguese speaking (Spanish speaking a plus) Legal Secretary. Experience in Family Law and Immigration Law preferred. Must be highly motivated, able to multi-task, work well under pressure and have excellent telephone and organizational skills. Must have at least 2 years experience.

5. Office Administration #4983005
Need Bachelors Degree or equivalent work in an insurance sales office.

6. Outreach Manager #4983009
The SouthCoast Energy Challenge is seeking a Lead Community Organizer who will be to plan and oversee Energy Challenge direct and indirect community outreach, develop and coordinate a volunteer base, and manage the organizing interns. Tasks include, but are not limited to: Recruitment and supervision of outreach and organizing volunteers & student interns; Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment; A willingness to understand energy and sustainability-related issues is essential; Must have own personal transportation and be willing to travel up to 80 miles a day.

7. Estimator #4983687
Looking for an experienced estimator with a background in architectural drafting. This is a masonry company, but if you have done estimating for a concrete company, sheet metal company or in the world of construction and know how to read architectural plans, employer will train the right candidate.


Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of November 19th, 2014:

1. Service Desk Associate – Kmart (Fairhaven)
Full details and application process here.

2. Cook – Papa Gino’s (Fairhaven)
Full details and application process here.

3. Branch Customer Service Representative – Webster Bank (New Bedford)
Full details and application process here.

4. Housekeeper – Child & Family Services
Full details and application process here.

5. Inventory Taker – 7-Eleven (N.B. and beyond)
Full details and application process here.

6. Laborer – Track Services/Youngstown
Full details and application process here.

7. Retail Store Manager – CVS Health (New Bedford)
Full details and application process here.


Be sure to also check out our Job Portal to find jobs by location on a map: newbedfordguide.com/map-page#pm_jobs_tab. Want to get e-mail notifications for new jobs? Checkout our e-mail subscription service.





66 year old New Bedford man robbed by two men

UPDATE: New Bedford police arrested two teenagers in connection with this robbery.

Police report that a 14-year-old male was arrested at the Whaling City Alternative School Wednesday afternoon in connection with the robbery and a 16-year-old accomplice was arrested at his home later that evening. Both have been charged with unarmed robbery of a person over 60 years of age. The suspects were arraignment in New Bedford Juvenile Court on Thursday.

On Sunday afternoon, November 16th, 2014, at approximately 12:45pm a 66 year old New Bedford man was robbed as he was walking home. He was not injured.

The victim was walking home in the area of County and Rivet St. when he was grabbed from behind in a bear hug. The suspect reached into his pockets and took some cash.

The suspect and a second male who was with him, were last seen running northerly on Purchase St. from Rivet St.

The victim could only describe the suspects as light skinned males with slim builds. They were both between 5-7 and 5-10 in height and wearing light colored clothing.

Neither suspect spoke to the victim during the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. William Westgate at 508-991-6300 ext. 136.

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Help Wanted: Deputy Building Inspector

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
DEPUTY INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS $57,596 – $70,255
DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES

Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, supervisory and technical work in administering and enforcing building and related codes. Ensures and enforces that State and City building and zoning codes are being maintained in order to ensure public safety.

Reviews plans and permits, and makes necessary corrections. In the interest of public safety or in case of danger, the Deputy Inspector of Buildings may temporarily cease work, and/or close sidewalks or streets adjacent to said building.

Provides technical building code advice to supervisors; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public. Enforces a variety of codes, including Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, and local codes such as nuisance, clearing, grading, filling, zoning, etc. Issues correction notices and citations. Explains, interprets and provides guidance regarding all applicable codes to architects, engineers, contractors, developers and other interested parties.

Administers the permitting function through the View Permit Program, including application, fee assessment and collection, permit issuance, inspection and occupancy.

The position requires seven to ten years of construction and supervisory experience, supervision of building construction or design; or a four-year undergraduate degree in a field related to building construction or design; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Duties require a thorough knowledge of materials and methods used in building construction and building, electric, gas, plumbing and sanitary codes, zoning by-laws and planning, conservation and historic matters equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Certification by the MA Board of Building Regulations and Standards in accordance with the provisions of 780 CMR 7. One or more I.C.C. certifications, including, but not limited to, plans examiner, combination inspector, or local building inspector. Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license with good driving record. Subject to CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO




Help Wanted: Library Assistant

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
LIBRARY ASSISTANT I (temporary) $10.68hr 12 hours per week
NEW BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Assists in the daily operations of the Circulation Desk, monitors the borrowing of materials and performs related public service duties as required. Must be available some nights and Saturdays.

Provides courteous public service at the circulation desk by responding promptly to patron requests according to established procedures. Promotes library service to the community by assisting in the planning and implementation of library programs. Makes the library collection accessible by following established circulation and cataloging procedures.

Contributes to the smooth operation of daily functions by completing assigned projects without ongoing supervision, and observing all policies as outlined in the staff and circulation manuals.

Strives to maintain harmonious working relationships by collaborating with co-workers, using courteous language and avoiding discussion of personal or staff issues in public areas.

This position performs a variety of clerical duties, which include: assistance in opening and closing department; typing and filing; assisting in maintaining appropriate security on ground floor when reporting inappropriate patrons’ behavior to Librarian. May assist in collecting, recording and transferring all monies (cash or checks, in person or by mail) coming in, ordering supplies and calling repair services when necessary.

Prepares and checks materials being loaned; checks in materials and packs materials to be sent via the carriers. Distributes mail to appropriate departments.

High school diploma or GED required. Two years of college or appropriate public library experience with an automated library system preferred. Individual must possess working knowledge of library principles, methods and procedures; good communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with others; attentive to detail, good judgment, good physical condition, ability to type at least twenty words per minute. Contributes to the smooth operation of daily functions by completing assigned projects without ongoing supervision. Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with others. Ability to speak Spanish desirable.

For more information, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Resumes are only accepted with a completed employment application. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO




Mayor Mitchell Outlines Five-Year Plan to Address City’s Facilities and Equipment Needs

At a press briefing earlier yesterday against the backdrop of a scaffold-clad City Hall, Mayor Jon Mitchell and several department heads outlined the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP is a long-term plan for addressing the facility and equipment needs of the City of New Bedford, first introduced in 2013 and updated this year through 2019. The updated CIP includes a proposal for a Fall 2014 bond, which would continue restoration efforts that were initiated over the past year and fund pressing improvement needs at public safety buildings, school department facilities, facilities designed for public use and at those designed to house general government operations.

“Our updated capital plan continues the efforts we began last year to address long unmet facility and equipment needs. While we have seen real progress resulting from last year’s bond, it is important that we continue our momentum and address these essential needs. Over time, the implementation of the CIP will result in a City that is properly maintained and serves its residents more effectively,” said Mayor Jon Mitchell.

The first bond issued under the capital plan was funded in late 2013. The $5.8 million allocation was targeted toward critical needs throughout the City and has resulted in repairs to police and fire stations, renovations to the Casa de Saudade Library and the Zeiterion Theatre, repairs to the City Hall façade and renovations to the Fort Tabor Military Museum. In addition, the initial bond initiated renovations to the Hillman Street complex and improvements to the Buttonwood Park Zoo.

“This year’s update to the capital plan focuses on continuing the progress that we have made in funding renovations over the past year. The CIP allows us to develop a program that addresses the City’s core facilities and major equipment needs while restraining the impact on overall debt,” said City Chief Financial Officer Ari Sky.

The program is designed ensure that the highest priority projects receive public funding in a manner that is in keeping with the City’s ability to pay. The total budget for the five-year plan is $50.4 million and the Mayor has already submitted a $5.9 million Fall 2014 bond request to the City Council to continue the progress that has been initiated over the past year.

The FY2015-2019 Capital Improvement Plan contains a complete listing of the highest priority capital improvement projects and their descriptions.

Highlights of the Capital Improvement Plan

  • The first step in creating the Plan was the development of a Capital Needs Assessment (CNA) by the City’s Chief Financial Officer, Ari Sky, which identified roughly $66 million in needs across all City departments.
  • The CIP provides a plan to address current and projected renovation, restoration and major equipment replacement needs. The plan was first introduced in 2013, with the initial version extending through 2018.
  • Under the CIP, the City will pursue $50.4 million in projects over the next five years. The plan is updated with new projects annually, with much of the focus on repairs and deferred maintenance.

Top funding priorities under the CIP are:

  • Roof replacements for the Zeiterion Theatre, the Pleasant Street police station, and the New Bedford Art Museum to eliminate water infiltration and prevent continued deterioration of the buildings’ interiors.
  • $4.6 million for police, fire, and EMS equipment and vehicles.
  • $16.1 million for the local share of three new school projects (Hannigan, Taylor, and another school to be determined).
  • $1 million for continued repairs to the Hillman Street Complex, making the facility suitable for future consolidation of City services.

In addition, the CIP includes funding to continue restoration of the City Hall façade, improvements to the Buttonwood Park Zoo, and to repair and replace City athletic fields.

Affordability was the most important factor in developing the CIP. The plan was designed with the objective of restraining long-term financing costs by maintaining overall debt at its current levels over the course of the five-year planning period.





The South Coast Hot Jobs List – 12 November 2014

Michael Silvia
by Michael Silvia

The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of jobs available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.

To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will be working with the New Directions Southcoast (also known as the Greater New Bedford Career Center) and pulling jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.

We will define “Hot Jobs” as those jobs that need to be filled by the employer immediately. For those looking to search some large job databases, checkout my Best Job Search Resources for New Bedford Residents article. Unless noted otherwise, those interested in these positions or want more information should go to the Greater New Bedford Career Center at 618 Acushnet Avenue.


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Here are the Hot Jobs from the Greater New Bedford Career Center as of November 12th, 2014:

1. Registered Nurse #4949390
Experienced RN or LPN for 24 hour position. Hours as follows: 7AM-7PM every other weekend and 3PM-7PM weekdays Must have at least one year experience.

2. Cook #4949386
Small health care facility licensed by the Department of Public Health seeks mature responsible individual to cook as well as over see the daily operation of this small established kitchen. Preparing, cooking, serving and cleaning for 25 residents in a small facility licensed by Department Public Health. Serve Safe Certification a plus but not required. No therapeutic diets. All home cooked meals.

3. Production Workers #4949441
Production workers needed – fish cutter, cleaning, packing. Working with various seafoods. Cold and wet environment. Must have experience in the seafood industry.

4. Forklift Operators #4949422
Experienced forklift operators needed for seafood processing plant.

5. Shipping and Receiving #4949450
New Bedford Seafood Processing Plant looking for an experienced Shipping and Receiving clerk to load and unload trucks, forklift operation and heavy lifting involved.

6. General Maintenance #4949451
New Bedford Seafood Processing Plant looking for an experienced General Maintenance person to perform general routine building maintenance tasks such as cleaning, repairs, inspection of machinery.

7. Administrative Specialist/Tax Title #4963014
Performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping functions working directly with the Treasurer to provide accurate and timely cash management services for the City of New Bedford. Candidate must possess an Associate’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution and a minimum of three years of supervisory work experience at a financial institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

8. Cleaners #4963083
Service Management Systems is looking for a reliable person for a cleaning position in Dartmouth, MA. Must have reliable transportation, have a great work ethic and be able to lift 75 pounds. We have 2 positions available 1 is between 16-24 hours a week and the other is 32 hours a week both are mainly from 5pm-130am. The candidate must be able to provide a valid ID, Social Security card and pass a drug test. If this sounds like something you would be interested can apply by filling out an application online at apply.smsclean.com


Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of November 12th, 2014:

1. Export Sales Specialist – Pick-n-Pull (East Freetown)
Full details and application process here.

2. Cook – Papa Gino’s (Fairhaven)
Full details and application process here.

3. Unit Manager – Royal Health Group (Fairhaven)
Full details and application process here.

4. Inspector Sr – Superior Group (Marion)
Full details and application process here.

5. Experienced Technician – Safelite AutoGlass (New Bedford)
Full details and application process here.

6. Meat Cutter – BJ’s Wholesale Club (Dartmouth)
Full details and application process here.

7. Personal Trainer/Fitness Coach -Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness (Dartmouth)
Full details and application process here.


Be sure to also check out our Job Portal to find jobs by location on a map: newbedfordguide.com/map-page#pm_jobs_tab. Want to get e-mail notifications for new jobs? Checkout our e-mail subscription service.





2015 Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge (Fairhaven)

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Photo by Noah Griffith.

The 2015 Polar Plunge in Fairhaven will take place Thursday, January 1, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the Fort Phoenix State Beach and Reservation, South end of Green Street.

Come start off the new year with a dash into the ocean! Challenge your family and friends to come out and plunge in remembrance of the victims of domestic violence. A donation of $25 buys a long sleeve T-shirt. Shirts will be available on a first come, first served basis. You can choose whether or not you jump in. Registration and t-shirts can be purchased at the Plunge from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Checks can be made payable to: Fairhaven Dollars for Scholars. Please note on check: Ft. Phoenix Polar Plunge.




Help Wanted: Library Director (New Bedford)

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARY DIRECTOR $74,244 – $90,565

Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees and Mayor, responsible for the administration of the Public Library system including planning, organizing and directing all library services and activities. Manages the City Library Department with responsibility for directing all library operations, developing and managing the budget, recommending and implementing library policy, and developing the library collections and services.

MLS from an ALA accredited school plus eight or more years of directly related experience, at least five of which were in a progressively administrative capacity involving policy, innovative community outreach, staff development and budgetary responsibility; two or more years preferably in an urban library system.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO