New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
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. Be sure to also check out our Job Portal to find jobs by location on a map: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/map-page#pm_jobs_tab. Want to get e-mail notifications for new jobs? Checkout our e-mail subscription service.
If there is not a link to applying for one of the jobs listed, contact Sharon Martin, Business Services Representative at 508-990-4115 or feel free to stop by the Greater New Bedford Career Center. These positions are posted on mass.gov/jobquest.
Here are the Hot Jobs from the Greater New Bedford Career Center as of November, 2nd, 2013:
1. Packaging Dept. Worker #3207374 – Prepare products for packaging/ operating machinery for slicing and packaging/ pricing customer orders. Clean up at end of day. Must speak English and have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer someone with food experience. Must be able to follow directions and work productively. Will train qualified candidate.
2. Executive Director #3214538 – The Executive Director serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Fund, an endowed fund of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts. S/he is responsible for overseeing and managing all activities, staff and volunteers in the work of raising money to fund programs that will advance the educational attainment and economic security of women and girls. S/he and the Leadership Council share responsibility for long-term strategic planning and priority setting. The Executive Director, in collaboration with the Leadership Council is responsible for development and implementing all fundraising plans and activities and has responsibility for the development, management and evaluation of Womens Funds operations, finances and human resources. S/he works closely with the Leadership Council Chair, and with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to prepare annual budgets and monthly and annual financial reports.
The Executive Director of the Women’s Fund reports to the President of the Community Foundation and is accountable to the Leadership Council of the Women’s Fund for fulfilling all job responsibilities. A Bachelors degree is required. The Executive Director must be available for meetings and events that take place in the evenings and on weekends
3. Energy Specialist #3220852 – Identifying opportunities for improving the efficiency of the lighting, building envelope, HVAC, water heating and other energy systems & end-uses in a commercial, industrial, or large multifamily building.
Developing energy savings analyses and cost estimates for the installation of recommended improvements using company-provided software and tools;
Presenting and selling proposals to interested prospects for the installation of recommended improvements;
Arranging for financing and incentives to help make the improvements more affordable, working with some of the most aggressive utility-sponsored initiatives in the United States.
4. Maintenance Engineer/Journeyman Plumber #3226895 – Responsible for the Day to Day operation of the Plumbing Section, of the Maintenance Department. Must have at least (5) years experience in Commercial Plumbing. A journeyman sprinkler fitter license is preferred. Must have a State Journeyman’s License. Must be able to perform repairs and upgrade all plumbing systems.
5. Account Executive #3192103 – WSAR AM 1480 is your source for local and national news…compelling and informative talk shows…engaged audiences….and successful clients!
We’re live and local!
Come join our team! WSAR is hiring two Account Executives to join our sales team. You’ll work with clients in the South Coast and East Bay of Rhode Island and help them grow their business by advertising on WSAR Radio and WSAR.COM.
- Qualified Candidates Should Have:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong ability to develop new business
- Solid verbal and written presentation skills
- Become a fast learner in mastering closing skills
- Committed to being organized and managing your time effectively.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must have reliable vehicle as local travel is required to call on clients face to face!
- Competitive salary and commission.
- Media sales experience preferred, but not required
6. Industrial Electrician #3192057 – Only Master level Electricians with active licenses will be considered for this position.
Must be willing and able to travel to other facilities throughout the country approximately 5 % of the time
The Industrial electrician will work both indoors in a manufacturing facility and potentially outdoors. Some overtime and call-ins will be required from time to time
The successful candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience working as in electrician in a manufacturing setting.
7. Life Support Specialist #3226875 – Responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, repair and monitoring of life support and mechanical components and systems. Life Support Systems equipment supports all Living Collections areas, including Aquatic Environment Center marine and freshwater exhibits, marine mammals, reptiles, birds and all other site exhibit water features. This work involves conducting water tests and analysis, preventive maintenance, system design and installation. The specialist will work alongside Animal Care Staff communicating pertinent information relating to the life support systems.
Education & Experience: Four years’ paid full time or part time equivalent experience in water treatment, mechanical maintenance or laboratory work; or a degree from an accredited college in Biology or other natural science, plus two years’ experience in the mentioned areas of work.
The City of New Bedford has a Residency Requirement. Must have a Criminal Offender Record (CORI) check.
Here are some jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database:
1. Tax Preparer – Jed Cohen, CPA. Full details and application process here.
2. School Committee Recording Secretary – Westport Community Schools. ll details and application process here.
3. Bartenders – VFW Poirier Post. Full details and application process here.
4. Financial Aid Director – Salter School. Full details and application process here.
5. Savers – Store Manager. Full details and application process here.
Be sure to also check out our Job Portal to find jobs by location on a map: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/map-page#pm_jobs_tab. Want to get e-mail notifications for new jobs? Checkout our e-mail subscription service.
