CITY OF NEW BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
LIBRARIAN-III (Head of Information Services)
M-9 $56,362 – $68,749/yr

Manages, creates and/or delivers exceptional programming and educational opportunities within the library, through community outreach and virtually. Teaches and collaborates with patrons, staff and a variety of organizations to create content, be effective consumers of information and provide lifelong learning experiences. Answers reference and information questions and performs advisory services, including reader’s advisory and programming, for all patrons with an emphasis on adults. Recommends, reviews and selects materials for purchase. Assesses and weeds the adult non-fiction and reference collections. Trains library users to search for information by following appropriate inquiry processes, using books and/or electronic resources. Supervises the daily operation of the Reference and Technical Services section at the Main Library, including providing direction to library staff and volunteers. Maintains records and reports as required by the Library Director. Applies for and coordinates grants as required by the Library Director. Represents the library at appropriate SAILS meetings and informs staff of updates of procedures and policies. Visits appropriate community agencies to inform them of available library services and special projects. Strives to meet the objectives of the library as established by the Board of Trustees. Administers assigned area of library operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes work loads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed. Provides professional advice on library issues to the Library Director and makes presentations when required. Ensures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to ensure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests in assigned area; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time. Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Assists with various special library activities, such as book sales, displays and reading programs. Assists staff in performing duties; corrects errors and resolves complaints. Performs other related duties as required. The above covers the most significant responsibilities of this position. It does not, however, exclude other occasional duties, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the level of the position.

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited college or university required. Experience with public programming creation, project management, outreach and strategic planning preferred. Some library experience in a reference department required. Supervisory experience preferred. Commitment to customer service principles and practices with dedicated emphasis towards excellence in service delivery.
Current and emerging models, practices and tools used by public libraries for the access and discoverability of resources. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library systems and programs; thorough knowledge of library collection classification and selection tools and techniques; working knowledge of equipment and facilities required in a comprehensive library system; working knowledge of the principles and practices of office management, work organization and supervision.

Effectively plan and carry out programming. Provide leadership, innovation, collaboration and effective change solutions. Familiarity with an automated library system and the ability to assist patrons and staff on mobile devices and computer/internet usage. Microsoft Office products and other relevant technologies, and Integrated Library Systems (ILS) software.

Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings and Saturdays. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing. Skill in analyzing and utilizing a variety of reports and records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patrons, employees, supervisors, other agencies and the general public.

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. EEO

New Bedford has a residency requirement.

Since 1912, Girl Scouts has empowered girls to develop the skills and the voice to become successful and productive citizens. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

If you are looking for a part-time youth development position where you can have FUN and work directly with girls, we have the job for you as a Community Based Program Facilitator!

We are currently recruiting for Community Based Program Facilitators to start mid-August. Hours are typically after-school hours. In this paid position, you will facilitate Girl Scout programs for girls at local sites including after-school settings, youth and community based organizations and housing developments in specific areas of eastern Massachusetts. Programs will include weekly girl programs, participation in Girl Scout product sales, the recruitment of speakers and volunteers and the possibility of bringing girls on local field trips. Comprehensive training and support is provided.

Job requirements include:

 Ability and desire to work as part of a cooperative team and work effectively with groups of girls, community groups, volunteers, and staff

 Comfort reading and implementing curriculum

 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

 Motivated self-starter with excellent organizational skills

 Familiar with Microsoft Office and reliable access to internet

 Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.

 Must have access to public transportation or have a valid driver’s license, with access to a motor vehicle

 Be legal age of majority with a HS diploma or equivalent

 Experience with Girl Scouting and/or working with groups of girls is desirable

 Bi-lingual skill is desirable.

 Enthusiasm and desire to provide a fun and enriching Girl Scout experience to all girls!

 Other duties as necessary

Can’t wait to join our team? To apply, submit your resume and cover letter with salary expectations to:
careers@girlscoutseasternmass.org

PUBLIC SAFETY EMERGENCY CALL TAKER/DISPATCHER

SCHEDULE: Fulltime position, 4 days on 2 days off schedule, including holidays, weekends, and overnight shifts

HOURS: Depending on shift bidding, based on seniority

SALARY: $16.84 per hour

APPLICATIONS: Available at the Fairhaven Police Station

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: July 31, 2015 by 4PM

Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, including but not limited to criminal record, credit check, and psychological screening.

The Town of Fairhaven in an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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. Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record. 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

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 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 pull 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.

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of July 9, 2015:

1. Class A CDL Drivers – Reinhart Foodservice (Featured Job of the Week)
Transporting products from our distribution center to our customer locations, the individuals we select will conduct pre/post-trip inspections, unload cased products from trailers to desired locations, and handle other duties as assigned. Widely respected as an employer of choice, Reinhart Foodservice is the nation’s fourth-largest U.S. broadline distributor, and the largest family-owned distributor in the U.S.

In addition to excellent pay, we offer the size, strength, stability, and resources to help you succeed; and with local routes that get you home daily, you’ll enjoy the quality work/life balance you want, and the competitive compensation you deserve. New hires will enjoy competitive pay, corporate stability, great benefits and a $4,000 sign-on bonus. For full job description and contact details, click here.

02. HVAC Service & Installation Technician
Brodeur & Sons, Inc., is currently seeking EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE & INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN for an immediate opening. Oil burner license and CDL/Hazmat license a plus, but not necessary. If you are a hard worker with dedication to superior customer service, please call our office for an interview. We can be reached at 508-995-5151 or at phbrodeur@aol.com. Or stop by our office at 525 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Full details and application process here.

03. Cook – Friendly’s (North Dartmouth)
Maintain a clean, neat, safe, food handling environment. Maintain a constant state of urgency. Deliver high quality, tasty, hot food to every guest. Be the final quality control checkpoint-be proud of everything. Be considerate of special requests and their importance. Always consider eye appeal as well as taste and temperature. Be a quality maniac! Make sure food arrives at the table at peak quality. Be rush ready, never allow a lack of planning to interfere with the guest’s satisfaction. Make products as fast as possible, with precision and fantastic eye appearance. Expedite orders from the window to the dining room. Find runners or run yourself! Full details and application process here.

04. Security Guard -VF Outlet (North Dartmouth)
Responsible for protection of company assets including buildings, grounds, building access, internal and external loss, safety and providing superior customer service. Conduct Surveillance using camera system and on foot. Monitors building access for authorized entries and exits. Recommends apprehension, if appropriate, and works with local law enforcement for execution. Assists with incident reporting, claims management and general liability. Full details and application process here.

05. CDL Truck Driver – NWD, Inc.
Class A CDL required. Operate and drive a tractor-trailer with a capacity of at least 26,000 lbs GVW. Maintain paper logs of working hours, vehicle service or repair status and follow applicable state and federal regulations. May be required to handle some freight. Check all load-related documentation to ensure it is complete and accurate. Time management is critical. Some mechanical skills helpful. Requires interaction with customers and the public. Would prefer 2 year experience, New Grads welcome,Willing to train the right individual. Full details and application process here.

06. Cook – Papa Gino’s (New Bedford)
Prepares, cooks and presents menu items according to company specifications. Utilizes flat top grill, microwave and deep fat fryer to cook specific menu items. Complies with all company quality standards and safe food handling policies and procedures. Full details and application process here.

07. Operations Manager – Seafood Industry
State of the art seafood processing facility and an industry leader in sustainable fishing practices in New Bedford has an exciting new opportunity for an Operations Manager. This is a full time, temp to hire position where you’ll earn a starting salary of $45,000/yr with room to grow for the right candidate. We are looking for a high energy, self-motivated professional. Full details and application process here.

08. Hair Stylist Job – Great Clips
Are you an exceptional hair stylist with a winning attitude and technical skills who can deliver what our customers want and keep them coming back for more? Think you have what it takes to join North America’s largest haircare brand? Apply today and find out! We may not have an open position for a stylist at each of our salons currently, but we are always looking for our next shining star! We will contact you if there is a stylist job available that is in line with your current career goals and location. Full details and application process here.

09. Hourly Manager -AMC Entertainment (North Dartmouth)
Supervise and coordinate operations of the theatre to achieve AMC’s goals. Provide leadership and development, and communicate expectations to all associates in a professional and safe work environment. Lead and develop Film Crew and Supervisors to perform the “Essential Functions” of their positions. Provide direct supervision and guidance to crew members. Ensure that associates satisfy all AMC guest service standards. Full details and application process here.

10. Night Baker – Panera Bread (North Dartmouth)
We take our craft seriously. Baking is central to the Panera Bread essence of warmth and quality. We use our expertise and take the necessary steps to create the best quality bread and baked goods. We work diligently and with flexibility to coordinate our daily responsibilities and uphold the procedures that ensure we deliver the high-quality products our customers love. Full details and application process here.

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The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, located in New Bedford, MA, seeks part-time teaching artists for classes to be offered this fall.  Classes provide a safe and inviting space for all members of the community to explore their interest in the arts.

We are looking for teachers for the following classes, but are also accepting new course proposals:

Intro to Improv (Youth and Adult)

Musical Theatre Intensive (Ages 11 to 18)

Tikes and Tots Music Class (Ages 1 to 4)

Intro to Acting (Ages 5-10 OR Adult)

IPhone Photography (Youth and Adult)

NB Youth Acapella (13-18)

Fashion Design & Costuming (Ages 10 & up)

Spoken Word/Story Telling (Youth and Adult)

Teach a class that’s not listed here?  Great! Submit a class description along with your application and we’ll consider hosting it!

Qualifications:

Instructors must be passionate about working with learners of all ages and abilities.  Both a strong background in the subject area and prior teaching experience are required. A Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

How to Apply:

Please contact Ashley Owen, Education Manager, at aowen@zeiterion.org and include a cover letter, resume and a brief description of how you would structure the class. Indicate which class you are interested in teaching in the subject line.

Apply by:

July 24th

Salary

Commensurate with experience

We are a 3 doctor, primarily small animal hospital seeking a full time CVT or highly experienced technician to join our team. The position will require some evenings and every other Saturday. The technicians rotate covering on-call weekends. (about 1 on call weekend per month)

Responsibilities include:

-nursing care
-xrays
-venipuncture
-IV catheter placement
-anesthesia
-surgery assisting
-triage
-taking patient histories.

We service the small south coast town of Marion and surrounding towns. Our Doctors and Technicians are enthusiastic and we pride ourselves on providing the best care for our patients and their owners.

This veterinary technician position is full time with benefits, including medical, dental, sick, holiday and vacation time, short term disability, and pet care discounts.

Please email resume and letter of interest to Chantelle, Practice Manager at chantelle@marionanimalhospital.com or fax to 877-380-2669

Contact:
Robin Gilbert, Operations Director
robin@sowma.org
508-587-9091

The mission of School on Wheels of Massachusetts is to educate children impacted by homelessness by providing academic support and one-on-one mentoring so children can reach their full potential. Our main program is one-on-one tutoring at shelters, hotels, learning centers, and schools. We are currently seeking a Site Coordinators for the Roy St. shelter in Fall River. The Site Coordinator supervises the tutors and students at a particular site, and is the connection among shelter/school staff, children and families, tutors, and School on Wheels staff.

Qualifications:

 College graduate
 Educator with classroom experience
 Excellent organizational and communication skills
 Flexibility and creativity
 Technology proficient

Preferred:

 CPR trained

Days and Times:

 Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00-8:15pm*
 Tutoring sessions scheduled to begin on Wednesday, October 7

*Site Coordinators will also be paid for up to 3 hours of prep time each week, as needed

Site Coordinator responsibilities include:

 Supervise students and tutors during designated tutoring times and provide learning resources and support as needed
 Model effective tutoring techniques for tutors
 Familiarity with all student academic information including literacy and math evaluations, teacher assessments, report cards, and IEP summaries
 Regular communication with tutors about their students, how their tutoring sessions are going, any additional support they might need, etc.
 Regular communication with SOWMA office, School on Wheels program partners, and students’ teachers and parents about any issues that arise concerning the program or a particular student
 Weekly tutoring schedules and reports

Required Trainings and Meetings (you will be paid for all meeting and training time):

 3- hour Tutor Training in August
 Total of 12 hours of Site Coordinator training in August
 Monthly Site Coordinator meetings, September-June, first Saturday of the month for 2.5 hours

Salary:

 $15/hour

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 pull 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.

Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of July 2, 2015:

1. Class A CDL Drivers – Reinhart Foodservice (Featured Job of the Week)
Transporting products from our distribution center to our customer locations, the individuals we select will conduct pre/post-trip inspections, unload cased products from trailers to desired locations, and handle other duties as assigned. Widely respected as an employer of choice, Reinhart Foodservice is the nation’s fourth-largest U.S. broadline distributor, and the largest family-owned distributor in the U.S.

In addition to excellent pay, we offer the size, strength, stability, and resources to help you succeed; and with local routes that get you home daily, you’ll enjoy the quality work/life balance you want, and the competitive compensation you deserve. New hires will enjoy competitive pay, corporate stability, great benefits and a $4,000 sign-on bonus. For full job description and contact details, click here.

02. HVAC Service & Installation Technician
Brodeur & Sons, Inc., is currently seeking EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE & INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN for an immediate opening. Oil burner license and CDL/Hazmat license a plus, but not necessary. If you are a hard worker with dedication to superior customer service, please call our office for an interview. We can be reached at 508-995-5151 or at phbrodeur@aol.com. Or stop by our office at 525 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Full details and application process here.

03. Accounts Receivable Clerk – Sid Wainer & Son
Sid Wainer & Son Specialty foods and produce is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk. The A/R Clerk conducts themselves with professionalism and confidentiality when working with customers, co-workers, and members of management. The A/R Clerk must be a team-player. Successful candidates will be organized and energetic. Full details and application process here.

04. Food Service Receiver – St. Luke’s Hospital (New Bedford)
Under general supervision of the Food Service Manager or Designee, perform a variety of duties in ensuring proper receipt, storage and delivery of various supplies and food items according to established procedures. Ensure that various sanitation requirement are met. Inspect and record various supplies and equipment shipped or received. Deliver received equipment and supplies to applicable department areas in a timely manner. Trace and expedite all problem items as needed. Full details and application process here.

05. Customer Account Representative – Rent-A-Center (New Bedford)
At Rent-A-Center, our business is centered on service and we’re passionate about what we do. Our environment is fast-paced and offers ample opportunity to grow and develop, with top-performers entered into training programs to accelerate advancement to management. As a Customer Account Representative, you would be responsible for: Maintain accurate records of customer account activity, to include current and past due accounts. Review past due accounts and communicate in person and via phone with the customers to promote timely payments. Collect customer payments on a timely basis and meet daily/weekly collection standards Complete customer service calls in a timely manner as assigned. Full details and application process here.

06. Shift Leader – D’Angelo (New Bedford)
Assist the General Manager in the restaurant operation in a manner that will achieve corporate profit objectives, provide guest satisfaction, and maintain a friendly and enthusiastic work environment. Full details and application process here.

07. Team Leader – 10 Spot/MadRag (New Bedford)
MadRag, known as the urban leader in the trendy juniors market throughout the New York, New Jersey area, including New England and Pennsylvania is currently searching for a qualified Team Leader in your area – New Bedford. Full details and application process here.

08. Teller FT – Santander Bank (New Bedford)
As a member of Santander’s retail banking division you’ll help serve Santander’s retail and small business customers as part of one of the top banks in the United States based on deposits. With principal presence in the northeast U.S., Santander’s retail division offers consumer and lending products to help our customers reach their financial goals. Santander currently serves nearly 2 million retail customers and 5.2% of the 2.7 million small businesses in the US footprint have a transactional account with Santander Bank. Full details and application process here.

09. QC Assistant Manager – Oldcastle Materials (Acushnet)
P.J. Keating Company, an Oldcastle Materials company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island. Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island. Full details and application process here.

10. Night Baker – Panera Bread (North Dartmouth)
We take our craft seriously. Baking is central to the Panera Bread essence of warmth and quality. We use our expertise and take the necessary steps to create the best quality bread and baked goods. We work diligently and with flexibility to coordinate our daily responsibilities and uphold the procedures that ensure we deliver the high-quality products our customers love. 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.

Brodeur & Sons, Inc., is currently seeking EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE & INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN for an immediate opening. Oil burner license and CDL/Hazmat license a plus, but not necessary. If you are a hard worker with dedication to superior customer service, please call our office for an interview. We can be reached at 508-995-5151 or at phbrodeur@aol.com. Or stop by our office at 525 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Ability to install and service boilers, furnaces and air conditioning systems
• Addressing the customer’s HVAC concerns/needs
• Listening to the customer and providing suggestions and feedback to improve their existing system
• Completing all necessary installations and repairs in a timely manner
• Completing all necessary paperwork
• Ability to work Monday through Friday with occasional rotating on-call schedule

THE QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have a minimum of 1 years of experience troubleshooting and/or installing HVAC systems.
• You enjoy working with people
• You have excellent communication skills
• You have a valid driver’s license with no DUI convictions or license suspensions within 5 years
• EPA certification is a plus
• OSHA 10 is a plus

THE BENEFITS:

• Pension Plan with company match
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacations
• Uniforms
• Year-round work