The South Coast Hot Jobs List – April 21, 2019

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of April 21, 2019. Click the right arrow to browse the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com.

Coastal Career Academy – Nurse Assistant Training Program –
Are you at a crossroads in choosing a career path? Not sure if you want to take up a trade, attend a technical school, or university? Not necessarily keen on commuting or relocating to somewhere in central or western Massachusetts? Can’t find something that interests you at local universities?

Consider a career in a perpetually growing field: healthcare. Perhaps you’ve already considered that but unsure where to start. Are there professional facilities close by that offer study in healthcare and in a number of fields?

Coastal Career Academy is now accepting applications for their Nurse Assistant Training Program.

This program is state-certified and provides students with the skills needed to work in a variety of medical settings. Topics include physical and emotional care of patients, vital signs, communication skills, handling of stress, safety issues, and the aging process. The course consists of classroom instruction, followed by practice in a nursing lab.

In order to apply these skills in a clinical setting, approximately 24 hours will be spent in a nursing home under the supervision of the instructor.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Communication Skills
• Vital Signs
• Ambulation with a gait belt
• Transferring to a wheelchair
• Body positions: supine, prone, lateral, Sim’s, and Fowler’s
• Range of motion exercises

* The course also includes Alzheimer’s Certification.

Day Classes are taking place April 29th, June 3rd, and July 22nd, Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-2:30am. Evening Classes are June 3rd-June 28th and July 8th-26th, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 6:00pm-9:30pm with four clinicals required from 4:00pm-10-00pm.

Coastal Career Academy is licensed by the Division of Professional Licensure since 1999 as a private occupational school in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts’ general laws. The nurse aide program is approved by the State Department of Public Health.

Payment plans are also available.

Interested in registering? Visit coastalcareeracademy.com/product/nurse-assistant-training/

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Coastal Career Academy
26 South Water Street
New Bedford, MA

288 Plymouth Ave., Suite 2
Fall River, MA 02721

Phone: (508) 536-5366
Fax: 508-762-1470
Email: coastalcareer@comcast.net
Website: coastalcareeracademy.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/coastalcareer/

Tourism & Marketing Manager – City of New Bedford
PAY: $47,339-$59,178

Assists the Director of Tourism & Marketing to drive the coordination, planning, and execution of the tourism strategy. Manages the City’s marketing efforts and serve as liaison to local partner organization. Assist the Tourism Director in any needs including: budgeting, payroll, invoice processing, reconciliations and other administrative duties. Assist visitors with information about the City of New Bedford either via phone, email, and social media or at events. Ability to analyze visitor data, experience with data collection and graphs.

Experience with newsletter design, word press, Google analytics, Facebook business manager, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. Good computer skills, familiar with Microsoft Office, InDesign and/or Adobe Creative cloud. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Hospitality or a related discipline. Occasional weekends and evenings may be necessary. Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO

Multiple Positions – Zero Waste Solutions

Zero Waste Solutions, a Family Owned and operated business is opening in May of 2019 and looking to hire up to twenty employees for the following positions:

• Forklift Operators
• Heavy Equipment Operators
• Plant Maintenance Manager
• Plant Maintenance Technicians
• Control Room Operator
• Credit and Collections Associate
• Receptions and Billing Associate

How to Apply:

You can fill out an application in person at
48 Cranberry Highway
West Wareham, MA 02576

Or please send resumes to cavilla@abcdisposal.com

Benefits include: Weekly Pay,Competitive Wages, Health Benefits, 401K Match, Employer Paid Life Insurance and Paid Time Off.

This is an opportunity to work for a great local company and at one of the most modern waste recycling facilities in the world.

Customer Account Representative – Rent-A-Center

Job Description:
The role of Customer Account Representative can mean different things at different places. Around here, it signifies that you are on the move. If you like sitting behind a desk, watching the clock, then this isn’t the role for you. But if you’re just as likely to break a sweat as you are to smash a sales goal, then apply today. We’re seeking driven individuals capable of managing different accounts while treating each customer as though they were your only one. Of course, you also help ensure customer accounts stay up to date and adhere to company standards. The bottom line is that you are seeking more than a job. You are seeking a career. That’s what being a Customer Account Representative at Rent-A-Center is all about. Are you ALL in?

Why should you work at RAC?
Move your career to the center of an industry-leading company. Creating opportunity for others is what we’re all about. That’s why we make a point to promote from within. Endless growth potential? The chance to work with top brands and top talent? Yeah, you can do all that here. And then some.

Do you have what it takes?
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid state driver’s license and good driving record

We have thousands of employees. But we take care of them one by one.
How would you like to have Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes everything from health insurance to a 401(k) and generous paid time off. But you’ll find the real benefits to joining us come from within. Everything we do is about enriching people’s lives. Yours included. You can work your way to the future you want. We’ll help you own it.

For employment consideration, only one application is necessary. Please apply only to the one position you are primarily interested in pursuing.

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Multiple Positions – Lloyd’s Deli & Pizza Hut Express

Lloyds Deli & Pizza Hut Express are hiring sandwich & pizza makers for their New England Farms location at 207 Theodore Rice Blvd. in the New Bedford Industrial Park.

You can apply in person at the deli; simply request to fill out an application. Or, you can visit New England Farms online. Choose any location in the drop down menu to complete the form: http://www.ne-farms.com/job/sales-associate/

Please specify in the “Notes” section of the online application or in the email which location and position with which you are interested. New England Farms is also looking for Assistant Managers and Sales Associates at other locations.

Founded in 1998, New England Farms finds the best locations, builds the best, cleanest facilities, and supports them with an exemplary staff delivering great brands. What sets us apart is our customer service. Join a great team and help open a brand new location from the ground up!

New England Farms offers gasoline and diesel, and a complete line of convenience store products at competitive prices. We firmly believe in a One Stop Shopping philosophy of offering customers quick access to grocery items, ATM’s, lottery, coffee and quick meal options. You will always get the best customer service in the industry…Every Day, Every Customer, Every Location.

Facebook: facebook.com/NewEnglandFarms/
Website: www.ne-farms.com/


http://www.ne-farms.com/job/sales-associate/

Shipping and Receiving – NWD, Inc.
$12 an hour, Part-time

Experienced Warehouse workers preferred. Fresh/Frozen Fish Products. Duties will include; Wrap Pallets, Sort Product, Unload Trailers. Part time work/may be opportunity for full time, Monday/Wednesday/Friday Nights 4pm til trucks loaded. Lifting 10lbs + boxes/Bending/Repetitive movement.

For more information please call 5089971254 #6 or apply in person

Experience:
• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• Shipping and receiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Hours per week:
• 10-19

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Law Offices of Sabra & Aspden

The Law Offices of Sabra & Aspden are seeking a bright, professional, energetic and experienced legal assistant/paralegal to join its fast-paced personal injury and civil litigation practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of PIP forms
• Assembly of medical records, demand letters, and court pleadings.

The successful candidate must:

• Have at least two years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
• Be well-organized and detail oriented
• Have the ability to work independently and as a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to think critically and analytically are also essential.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Send resume and cover letter to: ssabra@sabraandaspden.com attention: JoAnn.

About the firm: Since 1987 Attorney Steve Sabra and Matt Aspden have provided top-notch legal representation to South Coast communities including Somerset, Swansea, Fall River, Westport, Taunton, and New Bedford. Both attorneys grew up and currently reside in Somerset and are extremely active in the community. Both Attorney Sabra and Aspden have received the Community Service Award from the Massachusetts Bar Association.

Cart Retriever Job – BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (Dartmouth)

BJ’s Wholesale Club was the first retailer to introduce the warehouse club concept in the northeastern United States. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar operation with more than 200 clubs in 16 states from Maine to Florida.

While our Members know us for helping them save up to 25% off grocery prices every day, our Team Members love us for providing a supportive and engaging workplace that’s committed to developing great talent.

If you’re a motivated and enthusiastic person who enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to providing great service for our Members, we want to hear from you. BJ’s offers a fast-paced, team environment with great training opportunities and competitive salary and benefits packages to help you succeed.

CART RETRIEVERS

Cart Retrievers are responsible for keeping the parking lot areas clear of carts and flatbeds, and club entrance/cart corrals neat, clean and free of debris.

Additional responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Replenishing box bins
• Assisting members in the parking lot
• Assisting on the selling floor as needed
• Handling other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service

Physical Requirements:
• Bending and lifting
• Working in indoor and outdoor environments

Minimum Age Requirements:
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

BJ’s Wholesale Club is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, genetic information, atypical cellular or blood trait, marital and/or familial status, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Greenhouse Worker – Sid Wainer & Son
$12.00- $15.00 an hour

About Sid Wainer & Son
For the past 100 years, Sid Wainer & Son has been at the forefront of the food industry. We travel the world to source, grow, and bring to the table the most unique products and ingredients on the face of the earth. We tap into our extensive product knowledge and experience in the culinary field to educate our customers, suppliers, and one another. Our customers are discerning food lovers; the top restaurants, retailers, airlines, hotels, caterers and cooking shows in the world.

Summary/Objective
The Greenhouse Worker will assist with the daily greenhouse operations that include systems seeding, sampling, planting, watering, and harvest. Our Greenhouse is located right near our headquarters in New Bedford!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Hand work including: fertilizing, picking, harvesting, and packing seasonal vegetables and herbs.
• Communicate and problem solve with Farm Manager.
• Assist with plant production.
• Provide excellent customer service and public relations.
• Assist with inventory control and product merchandizing.
• Perform team member duties as needed.
• Identify potential pest or disease.

Requirements:
1. Must be able to withstand high temperatures/heat and humidity
2. Able to stand for 6-8 hours
3. Able to lift up to 60lbs

Schedule:
• Our season lasts from April-October/November; layoff in the winter/slow season
• Monday-Friday, 7AM-4PM

Pay rate: $12-$15 per hour (based on experience)

Experience
• 1+ years of greenhouse and watering experience preferred.

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Parts Delivery/Shuttle Driver – Empire Ford of New Bedford

Empire Ford of New Bedford is part of the Empire Auto Group, a family owned and operated dealership in the Southcoast area. Every employee is considered a part of our family and we are looking to add more members to our growing business.

We are looking for a full-time Parts Delivery & Shuttle Driver to provide excellent customer service through the safe and efficient transfer of customers to their home or office as well as the safe and efficient delivery of parts and products to our professional customers using a company vehicle.

Must be responsible, courteous and professional while dealing with customers as well as ensuring efficient deliveries by checking orders that are provided to our customers. Most of the job will include driving and delivering parts as well as loading and unloading the vehicle.

Candidate must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history and back-ground check. Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced work environment. Candidate must also have a minimum of 2 years experience working in dealership parts department.

Contact us for details on our great benefits package:
• Competitive Pay Scale
• State-of-the-art facility
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Great culture and work environment

Experience:
• Driving: 2 years (Required)
• Automotive Parts: 2 years (Required)

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Seasonal Warehouse Associate – Amazon Fulfillment Services (Fall River)
$15.00 an hour

On-the-spot Job Offers!

If you are hired and accept the position, you will need to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility as required by federal law by completing a Form I-9. Here is a link to the List of Acceptable Document(s) that are needed (either 1 from List A or 1 from List B and 1 from List C): https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents

Amazon is an E-Verify employer, so be prepared to present a document with a photograph! All job offers are contingent on meeting eligibility requirements.

Shifts we’re hiring for:

Days, Friday–Monday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM

Job Description
Every year, millions of orders and gifts make their way through Amazon Fulfillment Centers, Sort Centers, Delivery Stations, and Prime Now Warehouses. Each Amazon team member is part of the magic of bringing orders to life.

We are neighbors and friends. Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, sisters, brothers. Teachers and students. Whether you want a career or to earn extra cash now, we offer full-time, part-time, seasonal and flexible schedules that work with your life.

Find a job you’ll love.

Fulfillment Centers – Work inside an Amazon warehouse, selecting, packing and shipping customer orders. If you like a fast-paced, physical position that gets you up and moving, then come help bring orders to life. Work a set, full-time schedule. Shift options include overnight and days, and usually at least one weekend day.

No resume or interview required. Complete your application, pick a hiring event and start date, and get ready to start work.

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Sales Support – Bath & Body Works (Dartmouth)

Job Description

Individual contributor position responsible for supporting the business on high volume days with the ability to flex into multiple roles including selling, cashiering, replenishing and/or processing. Drive store sales through personally engaging with customers, answering questions, perform demonstrations, and product recommendations.

Responsibilities:
• Deliver friendly and efficient cash wrap experience.
• Reinforce customer buying decisions at checkout.
• Recover merchandise on sales floor.
• Replenish merchandise to brand standard.
• Process merchandise to be floor ready and maintain back room.
• Assist with other projects as needed including floorset and shipment processes.

Qualifications
• Excellent communication skills.
• Available to work on designated high volume peak days.
• An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

CNAs and HHAs – LifeStream, Inc.
At LifeStream, Inc. we firmly believe that our employees drive our success as an organization. If you are someone looking to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we would love to have you on our team!

We are hiring full and part-time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Home Health Aides (HHA) to provide assistance to individuals we serve with daily living skills, including emotional and social support, in their homes and in the community.

No experience is required to qualify for these positions within the agency. You need a current CNA or HHA certification, a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

LifeStream, Inc. offers extremely generous benefits to our employees, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, free short and long-term disability insurance, discounted gym memberships, 401k retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts and tuition reimbursement and remission plans! Shift differentials are offered, dependent on the location, as well. We also offer our employees the opportunity to participate in seasonal farm share programs and company-sponsored activities and recognition events.

To apply, please visit our website at lifestreaminc.com/careers, where you can see a full list of our current job openings. Schedules vary by location.

You can also stop in at 13 Welby Rd., New Bedford, MA 02745 for a walk-in interview on Tuesdays from 9am-11am or Fridays from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Any questions can be emailed to hr@lifestreaminc.com. A full job description is available upon interview.

Swimming Pool Installer and Service – Aaron Pools & Spas.
Jump into the pool industry and join Aaron Pools & Spas hard-working Swimming Pool Construction or service crews! No experience needed. Outdoor work. 40+ hours during peak season. Pays $13 – $15 an hour.

Looking for a skilled and dedicated worker with a positive attitude that shows up when scheduled.
No education or experience required. We will train you!

Stop by 597 State Rd in Dartmouth to apply. You can also apply on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/243740179758946/

Receptionist/Office Assistant – Northern Wind Inc

Job Summary
We are looking for an energetic and friendly person that is able to keep track of visitor’s, making sure they are signing in and out, answering the phone and transferring them to the correct Department. Also to be able to complete any and all clerical work given.

Responsibilities
• Answer all incoming calls, direct calls to the appropriate staff and assist callers when needed.
• Greet and direct visitors to the company in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner.
• Handle ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies.
• Perform other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing.
• Ensure lobby area, conference room, kitchen and common areas are kept neat, clean and stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Receive,sort and forward all incoming mail services(FedEx,UPS,etc.)
• Assist Controller with accounts payable data entry, vendor inquiries and projects.

Qualifications
• The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer certification would be advantageous.
• Working experience of clerical skills such as typing, copying and faxing would be given preference.

Experience:
• Receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
• Data Entry: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:
• English (Required)
• Bilingual (Preferred)

Benefits offered:
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Third Key – Claire’s (Dartmouth)

About the Role
• Supporting your Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the achievement of retail store targets by driving sales
• Supporting your Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the achievement of retail store targets
• In the absence of any other management they may open and close the store and are responsible at that point for ensuring that the store trades safely and legally
• Delivering sales through friendly and efficient customer service
• Ensuring our customers have a fun and enjoyable shopping experience
• Demonstrating Claire’s products
• Assisting customers with their queries using your product knowledge
• Assisting with processing store deliveries, visual merchandising, stock takes, markdowns and promotions
• Ear piercing (you will receive full training)
• Ensuring the store looks presentable and inviting to our customers

About You
• Some high school required
• Minimum 1 year retail experience
• Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Understands the importance of Customer Service
• Sound understanding of mathematics and strong reading comprehension skills
• Ability to stand during scheduled shifts
• Ability to maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally
• Bending, stooping, extended reaching, climbing ladders and step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting Customers
• Ability to operate POS system

About Claire’s
• A leading high street fashion retailer with +3000 stores globally
• We specialize in fashionable jewelry, accessories and cosmetics products
• Our core customer ranges from children to young women. We accommodate all our customers’ moods, attitudes and styles, including: feminine and pretty, unique/individual and the latest catwalk trends
• We are a fun place to work! We encourage all store members to wear our product
• We encourage and support your development! If you’re committed, ambitious and willing to learn we will provide you with the skills you need to grow in our company!

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.

Inventory & Receiving- MED
$500 – $550 a week

Inventory & Receiving: Equipment Pickups – Load Truck, Clean, Inventory. MED is a small corporation based in New Bedford, MA that is rapidly growing. With our recent rapid growth we seek a hard working team-member to help process our inventory aka: merchandise faster.

This role is Monday through Friday and includes, but is not limited to:
• Inventorying equipment located in the warehouse to the online Inventory Management Database
• Cleaning of the equipment: removing sticker residue, oils, dirt and dust, etc
• Package and load equipment on the truck at client facilities
• Packaging and shipping as needed

Requirements:
• Elbow Grease
• Good, professional attitude at all times
• Solid computer understanding to accurately type equipment make, model, serial number and many other fields into the computer.
• Capability to lift heavy weights, use pallet jack and move equipment around efficiently

To apply, send a resume and note as to why you should be considered for this role to Garret.

Benefits offered:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules
• Others

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here.

Receptionist – Oberon Company

Job Summary
This individual will answer phones, greet people, and assist in all clerical areas of the office. They will also assist with Data entry in the Manufacturing Department and support the Customer Service Department. They must be able to work independently and with a group.

Job duties/Responsibilities:
• Answer phones
• Greeting people
• Handle large amounts of paperwork
• Assist with Data Entry
• Assist with closing work orders
• Assist with filing
• Assist with general office duties as requested

Experience / Education:
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• High school diploma/GED required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills a plus
• Experience with a manufacturing ERP systems preferred

Experience:
• Receptionist: 2 years (Required)

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Sony Experience Expert – Best Buy (Dartmouth)
This Sony Experience Expert ensures Best Buy delivers a world-class end-to-end experience across all aspects of home theater products with emphasis on the Sony ecosystem. This role works closely with customers and other employees to demonstrate, promote and sell a variety of exciting Sony products in the Home Theater Zone and across the store to ensure customers’ end-to-end needs are met.

As the Specialized Vendor Home Theater Expert you will:
• Build relationships with retail customers, while providing them with relevant and memorable product demonstrations.
• Use innovative customer engagement and creative sales techniques to increase sales of Sony ecosystem products in the Home Theater Zone and Home Theater Department.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge within new technology, HT product, advanced experience zone product and across the Sony ecosystem. Interact with vendor partner and market teams regarding insights on performance, promotions, and sales best practices.
• Maintain department’s merchandising and readiness to service customers throughout the day.
• Make complex technology simple for clients to understand and see unique value.
• Demonstrate excellence in execution of selling skills, and selling strategy as evidenced by coaching forms and Customer Metrics (NPS and Mystery Shops).
• Support sales strategies in partnership with the Sales Leader to achieve operating results, growth objectives, and overall financial performance goals.

Basic Qualifications:
• 1 year of experience in sales, customer service or related field
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of holidays, nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience serving as a specialist/enthusiast in premium, luxury or complex technology product/services
• 1 year sales experience
• 1 year experience working with consumer electronics products/services

What are my rewards and benefits?
Surrounded by the latest and greatest technology, a team of amazing coworkers and a work environment where anything is possible, you’ll find it easy to be your best when you work at Best Buy. While you’re making technology work for our customers, we’re making sure Best Buy works for you with our pay for performance philosophy. At Best Buy we offer top salaries for management, including both short and long term incentive plans based upon business results, as well as endless opportunities to grow in a dynamic work environment that’s part of an industry that never sleeps. From tuition reimbursement to deep employee discounts, to health, wealth and wellness benefits, we believe the success of our company depends on the passion of employees for learning, technology and people.

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Adult Day Care Driver – Active Day
Do you enjoy helping and interacting with people? Do you enjoy going places? How would you like to go home everyday feeling like you gave someone else a better day? Looking for a flexible work schedule? We have the job for you! We offer on the job training and a rewarding opportunity for you to become a driver within our Active Day community; YOUR community.

Our Mission and You
At Active Day, we provide the highest quality personalized care to seniors and adults with special needs through fun, engaging communities built upon compassion and trust. Our members are at the center of everything we do, and our drivers are the first interaction with our members. They help create a warm, welcoming, caring and quality environment. This job requires you to bring your smile, passion and enthusiasm to work, and one where you can take pride in knowing you make a difference in the lives of others.

Caregivers who drive our members!

We are searching for caregivers who drive. Experienced and non-experienced team players who will safely transport our members to and from our adult day health facility. This is an incredibly rewarding position and an opportunity for you to enjoy going to work every day!

Job Requirements
• Passion for serving and helping others
• A caring and compassionate spirit
• Enjoys working in a team, community-based environment
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to pass DOT physical
• High school diploma/GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to drive 14 passenger, wheelchair accessible, small bus/van

See yourself at Active Day! Here’s what we offer you:
• A comprehensive on-the-job training experience
• CPR certification
• First Aid Certification
• Defensive driving training
• Passenger assistance training

Want to learn more? Apply Today!

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License:
• Driver’s License (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Sales Associate – Pier 1 Imports (Dartmouth)
Part-Time

Job Descriptions:
Inside every Pier 1 Imports store are retail sales associates who bring our home furnishings brand to life with their talent, dedication, resourcefulness and creativity. As the leading home furnishings specialty retailer, Pier 1 Imports is looking for a retail sales associate who helps our customers turn their houses into homes.

Are you all about presenting new ways of seeing and experiencing a home? Do you have strong, energetic customer service skills and have a desire to work a flexible schedule? The retail sales associate is the heart of the Pier 1 Imports brand and requires finely-tuned people skills that will keep our customers coming back again and again.

As a part-time retail sales associate, you will go all out to exceed our customers’ expectations every day by presenting inventive solutions and possibilities for all of their home decor needs. You know that their experience with the Pier 1 Imports brand will be extraordinary, and you will help nurture home decors’ individual artistry and expression.

Requirements include:
• Six months to one year of related retail sales experience (preferred)
• A true commitment to excellent customer service
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Strong communication skills

Interested in applying? See full details and how to apply here

Waste Reduction Assistant – Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Waste Reduction Assistant
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Waste Reduction Coordinator
Salary: $13.00 per hour (part-time; approximately 15 (not to exceed 19) hours per week; no benefits

Essential Job Functions:
• Assist Waste Reduction Coordinator and Assistant Waste Reduction Coordinator on waste reduction efforts in New Bedford & Dartmouth.
• Responsibilities include answering incoming phone calls, returning phone calls from voicemail messages, educating the general public in person, distributing flyers, posting on social media, data entry in Excel, and assisting in the office.
• Has frequent contact with residents.
• Occasionally delivers recycling carts and bins to City buildings and businesses using a District pick-up truck and helps with errands.
• Assist with office work (e.g. copying and mailings).
• Work on special projects relating to waste reduction programs.
• Works flexible hours including some weekends.

Job Knowledge/ Skills
• Personal commitment to waste reduction
• Knowledge of New Bedford and Dartmouth waste reduction programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate records; attention to detail is important.
• Skilled in operation of computer (including Microsoft Office software and performing Internet searches), telephone, photocopier, and fax machine.
• Proficiency or ability to become proficient in the use social media including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and have a good driving record.
• Must have neat handwriting.

Required Level of Education and Experience
• High school diploma. At least one year experience in an office setting and experience speaking with the public is desirable. • Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is desirable.

Physical and Mental Demands:
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 30 pounds from one location to another; Frequently moves about outside over uneven terrain (sometimes in adverse weather), inside District buildings, and to and from events, meetings, appointments, neighborhoods and facilities in different locations;
• Frequently must be able to remain seated in an office or stand or walk for up to 3 hours; Must be able to listen to and clearly communicate verbally and in writing with employees and the public; Must have eyesight and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges; Ability to operate a keyboard at an efficient speed.

How to apply:
Applicants must submit a completed, signed application to be considered. Employment Application.

Submit the application, along with any other supporting information (such as a resume) to:

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District
300 Samuel Barnet Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745

or by email to: lferreira@gnbrrmdistrict.org

Assessment Specialist – City of New Bedford

PAY: $47,339 – $59,178

Inspects, measures and records information of real and personal properties for ad valorem valuation. Verifies all information on property record card; produces quality and quantity necessary to meet Massachusetts appraisal standards. Assists in the re-mapping of parcels that need to be split or combined. Translates the field data onto computerized property record cards, and makes the necessary calculations and computations from cost and depreciation tables to determine the property’s valuation, when necessary.

At least two (2) years of experience in the assessing, building, or appraisal field. Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record. Possession of Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA) designation desired. Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO

Emergency Medical Services Paramedic – City of New Bedford
PAY: $19.89hr

Examine, assess and stabilize patients at emergency scene, i.e., hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning or drug overdose, deliver newborns, manage mentally disturbed patients, etc.

Obtain medical history, check vital signs; advise/inform Medical Control at the hospital of diagnostic indications. Perform definitive life support; administer treatment and utilize advanced life support equipment and procedures as directed by authorized physician and State treatment protocols, i.e., endotracheal intubations, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, nasogastric intubations, closed chest decompression, intravenous administration of drugs and fluids, external trans thoracic cardiac pacing, and interpret 12 lead EKG’s, etc.

Respond to a wide range of emergency situations as required. Control scene of medical emergency; conduct triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents. Document pre-hospital care received by patients to facilitate admission to health care facility. Prepare patients for transport; monitor patients in ambulance to maintain patient stability, administer additional treatment when necessary. Operate ambulances and other emergency vehicles as needed to and from scene of emergency.

Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic by the Mass. DPH, and current certification as a CPR healthcare provider by the American Heart Association (M.G.L., Ch 111C, Section 3 and 6). Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by AHA. Subject to re-certification by the State Office of Emergency Medical Service.

One year of Paramedic experience preferred but not required.

Knowledge of pharmacology, and drugs used in advanced life support and possible reactions; Federal and State drug laws; pathophysiology; advanced human anatomy and physiology; medical telemetry; Advanced Life Support equipment; MGL, Ch 89, 90, and 111C; Mass. DPH re-certification requirements; regional communication protocols. Knowledge of major transportation routes in the locality, defensive and emergency driving procedures, emergency medical service vehicle limitations, local emergency medical service Point-of-Entry procedures.

Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.

For more information, please visit:

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Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. EEO

New Bedford has a residency requirement.

Compliance Officer (Community Relations Specialist) – City of New Bedford

PAY: $51,693 – $64,622

Develops and implements a comprehensive communications plan that includes short- and long-term strategies for building community awareness about and support for the Department.

Informs the PIO, Office of the Chief of Police and Municipal leaders in relevant and important media inquiries, and keeps all parties updated on upcoming and ongoing news stories. Identifies and pitches news story to the PIO ideas through a range of proactive media strategies. Assists the PIO in leading communication during crisis situations and unanticipated incidents, including timely dissemination of information to the media, families, staff and the community.

Coordinates writing, editing, design, production and distribution of clear, concise, “community-friendly” print and digital materials (e.g., letters, brochures, social media outlets, articles, videos, fact sheets, fliers) to communicate the Department’s goals and priorities to various partner organizations, community leaders and residents.

Collaborates with technology staff to write and update content on the district’s external website, social media tools and other on-line resources to ensure accuracy and consistency of information.
Bachelor’s degree in, or knowledge equivalent to, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field. Successful candidate should have three years’ experience in the public relations/communications/marketing field at varied levels and with increasing responsibility; or three years’ experience in print and/or electronic journalism. Or any equivalent combination of education and related experience.
For more information, please visit:

Employment Opportunities

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. EEO

New Bedford has a residency requirement.

Garage Attendant – City of New Bedford

PAY: $13.99hr – $18.51hr

Maintains and performs minor repairs of all City vehicles. Road calls for flat tires, dead batteries and lockouts. Pumps gas and diesel fuel into cars, trucks and other municipal vehicles; records fuel and other parts and supplies used, picks up parts and supplies; performs minor repairs, changes light bulbs, basic fluid checks, etc.; cleans and washes vehicles, maintains cleanliness of work area.

Must have valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record. Operates a motor vehicle on a regular basis. Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013.

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

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