The Dream Out Loud Center (DOLC) is proud to announce the expansion of a youth-run book and gift shop on the first floor of their current location on One Johnny Cake Hill for the holiday season. DOLC will be celebrating the Downstairs Shop grand opening with a series of weekend festivities.

DOLC will be open for the Downtown New Bedford Holiday Stroll, presented by Downtown New Bedford, Inc. on Saturday, December 7th, from 9am-5pm, with an opening night reception, open to the general public, to follow from 6pm-8pm. A reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” with Whisper the Mouse will be offered on Saturday (9am-5pm) and Sunday (11am-4pm) every hour on the hour. Photography sessions will also be offered at a discounted rate.

The Downstairs Shop will sell new and used books, artisan crafts and unique gifts, some made by our youth. All purchases in the Downstairs Shop support the running of the shop and DOLC’s Creative Careers publishing, music and performing arts program for youth. The organization plans to continue fundraising to keep the store open year-round.

“Thanks to the generosity of our landlord Diana FitzGerald offering us two months of free rent, we are finally able to get this ten-year in the making idea off the ground,” Tracy Furtado, Executive Director, explains. “This expansion aligns with our mission to inspire artistic expression to reach one’s goals and also gives our youth a place to market their own products.”

DOLC is currently asking for donations of books of fiction, non-fiction, young adult and children’s literature to be sold in the Downstairs Shop. Consignment opportunities are also available for artists and craftsman who create jewelry, original artwork, and artisan crafts. For more information contact 508-990-9090 or send an email to information@dreamoutloudnow.org or visit the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/DreamOutLoudfortheArts

The Dream Out Loud Center (formerly Brick by Brick) is a 501c3 nonprofit community organization located in New Bedford, MA. Its mission is to advance the personal and career goals of South Coast residents through innovation, education and mentoring. The Creative Careers program is its primary after-school program with classes offered in publishing, graphic arts, music, theater and video.

Ann & Hope Outlets started in 1953 and never closed completely (Squirm114)

Here is another installment in our Who Remembers? series. You can browse previous articles by using the search bar on the right. These articles are strolls down memory lane. In some cases the buildings may still exist, but new businesses have replaced them. In other instances, the buildings or even the properties have been razed. Either way, it can’t stop us from taking the Memory Lane stroll!

As always we would rather this be a discussion. No one knows this area better than those who grew up here! Please, leave constructive criticism, feedback, and corrections. We’d love to hear your anecdotes. Please share!

As a kid, I was dragged to Ann & Hope at least twice a week and definitely every weekend. Moms across the South Coast made the Ann & Hope Outlet a prime destination. Outside of Arlan’s it was the number one place to get anything and everything in one place. Heck, Sam Walton who founded Wal-Mart (visited in 1961) and Harry Cunningham who founded KMart, got their ideas from visiting Ann & Hope.

There were at least eight locations in Massachusetts – Westborough, Danvers, Weymouth, Millis, Randolph, Seekonk, Raynham, etc. – but there was only one that mattered: the Dartmouth location.

So where did Ann & Hope come from? What happened to it? Where did they go?

Ann & Hope was founded by Ukrainian Martin “Marty” Chase. In 1946, Mr. Chase bought a Mill complex in Cumberland, Rhode Island that was built in 1886. This mill was called the Ann & Hope Mill in tribute to Ann Brown and Hope Ives, wives of successful, iconic 18th century Portsmouth merchants John Brown and Thomas Ives who made a fortune in Far East Trade. Apparently these fellows really loved their wives, because they had two of their vessels, including a flagship dubbed the Ann & Hope.

This story is really a large one and deserves its own article, so we won’t go into too much detail. Suffice it to say, that the names Ann & Hope go back to the mid 18th century Rhode Island. Martin Chase started his business in a mill named after these merchant’s wives and kept the name when he opened his flagship store in 1953 and maintained the name as it expanded.

What separated Ann & Hope from other department stores is that you didn’t need to tell a clerk or serviceman what you needed and they would pick your order. You could freely roam the store with a shopping cart – supposedly the first department store to use them. In addition, there was what was called a sub-tenant, which utilized the concept of a Garden Center, for example. Chase was the first to use a check-out area with multiple counters, that seem so “normal” today.

By 1969, business boomed and Ann & Hope revenue was calculated at $40 million dollars annually. In the 80s, Ann & Hope came to Dartmouth as simply a department store on the site where Lowe’s is now. However, it quickly became so popular that it expanded and took over the adjacent land and became the Ann & Hope Plaza – which some of you dinosaurs may recall held Child World (Christmas Tree Shop), Heartland Supermarket (Kohl’s), and a Newport Creamery (USPS).

By 1990, competition from other department stores and local businesses hurt Ann & Hope and the company began to decline. Stores began to close rapidly, and by Spring, 2001 only two – the Warwick and Cumberland locations – remained, but were downsized.

Ann & Hope may have closed, but really didn’t go anywhere. The company still owns Ann & Hope Plaza and operates the Curtain & Bath, as well as the Garden Outlet stores there. And guess what? Ann & Hope stayed alive with its stores in Rhode Island and many Outlet Stores and began to make a profit again. Expansion began once again and as of 2011 there were 7 Ann & Hope Outlets in Massachusetts, and a few in Rhode Island and Connecticut and revenue approaches $24 million dollars.

Would you like Ann & Hope to return to the area? The closed Shaw’s in Fairhaven? What were your memories of Ann & Hope?

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CRAFT-O-RAMA (through December 24th)
Open at UGLY Gallery at 246 Union St until Christmas.
Tuesday thru Sunday 11am to 6pm

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, 21st, 2013:

1. Resource Development Specialist #3311677 – Bachelor’s Degree required, this position requires a minimum of two years of professional experience in juvenile justice, child welfare, behavioral health or related field. The applicant will also need to have the necessary skills and capabilities to use a computer, facilitate groups, work a flexible schedule, valid driver’s license, approved driving record, and their own vehicle to carry out the demands of the position. There is significant travel in this position.

2. Welcome Center Associate #3317195 – The New Bedford YMCA, a division of YMCA Southcoast, is looking for fun friendly candidates for our welcome center!
Candidates must be flexible and must be able to work any time between M-F, 530 AM and 9:30 PM, and weekends.

All candidates must be willing to represent the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: collecting daily passes, membership and program sales, answering a multi-line phone system, providing all membership and program information, knowing policies and procedures as well as implementing them.

Qualified candidates must be organized, creative and possess excellent public relations skills.

Customer Service experience & computer skills are a must. Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

3. Quality Control Operator #3317170 – Perform inspection of products according to defined criteria using standard physical and/or mechanical methods. Rework or reject products as required. Accurately document the results of the inspections into the computer system. Work with production management and Quality Assurance to provide feedback regarding product quality. General computer skills a plus. All daily duties performed as requested by shift supervisor/management per ISO9001 standards.

4. Poured Concrete Foundations – Residential Construction #3317193 – Erecting concrete foundations, set up and take down of concrete forms, good work ethic, on-time, self-motivating, respectful to customers. Driver’s License.

5. Packer/Label Printer #3319780 – This position requires you to work in a fast paced but rewarding environment with an opportunity for advancement. This is entry level work. You will print shipping labels and package orders. We are looking to hire someone who can achieve great results while working alone. Packing experience and shipping experience not required but helpful.

6. Zoo Caretaker #3319819 – The work involves responsibility for providing all primary care for the Buttonwood Park Zoo animal collection and doing general maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds keeping work for the zoo facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires six months’ paid experience; or education toward a degree at a recognized school with a major in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Zoo Management or Zoology may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of one year of education for three months of experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The City of New Bedford has a residency requirement.

7. Clerk Typist #3326776 – Performs, according to standard office procedures, a variety of clerical duties requiring a degree of decision and knowledge of the functions of the department.

Performs routine clerical work for the efficiency of the department, and assists the general public, outside organizations and City departments in their various needs.
Utilization and knowledge of real estate, personal property, excise and parking violation systems, and laws associated with these areas. Interacts with the public on the phone and at the counter, including the resolution of problems/issues. Assists with all other department clerical functions as needed.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES: Working knowledge of computers, modern office practices and procedures; ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish successful working relationships; ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions.

8. Office Assistant (part-time) #3333661 – Medical supply and medical practice company looking for a person with pleasant telephone personality to speak with patients (to book appointments) and MD office (to get prescriptions.) Should be comfortable in making phone calls and talking to patients and physicians. Knowledge of MS office suite is necessary. Medical knowledge a PLUS. This position could lead to full time.

9. Community Relations (part-time) #3333670 – Durable medical company that provides wheelchairs, hospital beds, nutrition, incontinence, and diabetic products to patients with physician prescriptions. Looking for someone that has a pleasant personality and a relationship in the health care field. This is an outside/inside community relations position. You will be contacting physician’s offices and patients with regards to promoting the medical products. Hourly rate plus bonuses. This position could lead to full time.

Here are some jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database:

1. ESL Teacher – Global Learning Charter Public School. Full details and application process here.

2. Driver. Full details and application process here.

3. Parent Mentor – Kennedy Donovan Center. Full details and application process here.

4. Lunch and Recess Monitor – Freetown Elementary School. Full details and application process here.

5. Clerk/Cashier – CVS (Fairhaven). 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.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This is a Full-time 40 hour per week (minimum) service position as an AmeriCorps member of PACE YouthBuild New Bedford. Community Partnership and Volunteer Coordination AmeriCorps Members are responsible for developing and strengthening community partnerships for their YouthBuild program including identifying partnerships for potential service projects and service learning initiatives. This member will also provide service by implementing the program’s volunteer program, enabling the program to better serve low-income young people and community residents. This includes developing appropriate materials, recruiting and managing volunteers, and training the site’s staff as appropriate so that the site can sustain the program after the member’s term of service is completed.

DUTIES

• Identify community service and service learning opportunities for members to participate in during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Transporting member to service sites, service-learning opportunities, and after hours programing.
• Develop service-learning projects for members in collaboration with the academic & construction components of YouthBuild New Bedford.
• Develop a written program plan, to include specific measurable objectives for the volunteer program, how the program will be implemented and evaluated, and the timeline for implementation.
• Develop program materials such as; a policy and procedure manual, volunteer position descriptions, promotional fliers, brochures, screening, training, and evaluation tools.
• Recruiting volunteers.  Outreach methods include:  extensive networking; presentations to faith, business, and/or community groups, staffing information booths at community events, and utilizing available media.
• Screen volunteers as necessary. Screening procedures might include interviews, reference checks, and criminal background checks.
• Develop and facilitate orientation and training for volunteers.
• Supervise non-AmeriCorps volunteers; develop and implement recognition activities for volunteers such as special events, awards, gifts, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of volunteer participation.
• Evaluate progress made in achieving the program’s goals.
• Develop community partnerships to support the volunteer and service-learning programing.
• Serve as public ambassador for the program, YouthBuild USA, and AmeriCorps.
• Participate in PACE YouthBuild New Bedford YouthBuild USA, and AmeriCorps training, service projects, and other activities.
• Plan an annual National Youth Service Day event for YouthBuild AmeriCorps members in April.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years of age, have college credit/ graduate, and be a US Citizen, US National, or lawful permanent resident of the US. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Taking initiative, problem solving, and working independently.
2. Developing and implementing our volunteer program.
3. Building interpersonal relationships, working effectively as part of a team, and managing volunteers.
4. Strong verbal skills, effective communication with staff, volunteers, and community groups.
5. Written communication, developing program materials and reports.
6. Dependable and able to maintain positive attitude.
7. Tenacity and determination to fulfill commitment to term of service.
8. Commitment to the concept of national service and to making a difference in the community.
9. Basic computer and software literacy, to be able to produce program materials and track volunteer hours.
10. Re-act to change productively and multi-task.
11. Valid drivers license and the ability to drive a passenger van is a must.

BENEFITS

Member will receive a living allowance  ($12,100 minimum to $24,200 maximum annually) or ($233 – $465 weekly) paid out over the term of service, health insurance if not already covered. Members may also qualify for a childcare allowance. Upon successful completion of service, members receive an education award of $5550 (which is taxable). Other benefits include student loan deferment, professional training, valuable networking opportunities, working with a dedicated team of AmeriCorps members and staff, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.  Reasonable accommodations are available on request.

Interested applicants can apply by emailing cover letter and resume to Lisa Mello-Frost at Lisa.YouthBuildNB@Gmail.com

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.

Downtown New Bedford, Inc. is inviting all New Bedford area children to put on their costume, grab an adult, and head to Downtown New Bedford this Saturday, October 26th from 11:00am—2:00pm for trick-or-treating! Downtown New Bedford businesses participating in the second annual “All Treats, No Tricks” event will be handing out treats to elementary school age children dressed in costume.

Downtown New Bedford Inc. Executive Director Diane Arsenault said, “This weekend is a great opportunity to visit downtown businesses and do some local shopping. We are encouraging the public to bring along their children in costume to collect Halloween treats from participating merchants.”
Mayor Jon Mitchell said, “Downtown New Bedford will be bustling with activity this weekend as the City is hosting the Connecting for Change Conference and this is a great time for families to visit their favorite downtown restaurants and shops and check out new ones.”

Children may collect treats from the following Downtown merchants:

· be jeweled – 26 Centre St.
· The Bedford Merchant – 28 William St.
· The Black Whale – 29 Centre St.
· Bristol Community College -188 Union St.
· Buzzards Bay Coalition -114 Front St.
· Cafe Arpeggio – 800 Purchase St.
· Carter’s Clothing & Footwear -55 William St.
· Celia’s Boutique – 111 William St.
· Connecting for Change –Bee Exhibition Tent-Purchase & Spring Sts.
· Dunkin Donuts – 231 Union St.
· Destination Soups – 149 Union St.
· HDC – Waterfront Visitors Center -Pier 3
· LIVS, The Original – 36 North Water St.
· Moby Dick Retail – 27 William St.
· NB Art Museum (opens at 12 noon) – 608 Pleasant St.
· No Problemo Mexican Restaurant – 813 Purchase St.
· Ocean Explorium – 174 Union St.
· St. Anne Credit Union – (11am –Noon only) – 93 Union St.
· YMCA – 25 South Water St.

It is amazing to me that one month after Martha Coakley announced she was going to run for Governor, and not for a third term as Attorney General, no one has officially entered the race to become the next Attorney General of the Commonwealth—no district attorney, state legislator, mayor, or practicing lawyer. The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer in Massachusetts and has responsibilities that extend from public safety to health care regulation, economic development and environmental protection. To fulfill these responsibilities, the Attorney General oversees a staff of 515 employees with offices in four different locations across the Commonwealth. I have said many times that, as much as I love the opportunity to serve as District Attorney of the county where I live, I hope to someday have the chance to serve the public in another elected position, so that I can make a contribution in other areas in addition to public safety. The position of Attorney General would give me just that opportunity. But I have decided to pass on this opportunity. I will not run for Attorney General next year. I will run for re-election as District Attorney. The reason is timing.

The more I thought about this decision over the past thirty days, the clearer it was to me that this is not the right time for me to be leaving the District Attorney’s Office. To begin with, we have just started the most highly publicized case since I started as District Attorney, a case that will likely define my administration. I have overseen the investigation from day one and intend to be part of the trial team, along with Bill McCauley and Pat Bomberg. Clearly I should not be leaving this responsibility at the outset of the case. In addition, there are other new initiatives at the District Attorney’s Office that I fervently believe in and want to see through to fruition. These initiatives have the potential to make major advances in critical areas such as gun violence, domestic violence and child abuse prevention and may eventually become state-wide models.

It is also not the right time for my family for me to make a state-wide run. Running for Attorney General would necessitate campaigning most nights after work and every weekend for the next year. And the distances I would have to travel are much greater than those involved in my races for District Attorney or Congress. From my home in Fall River to Pittsfield, for example, is five and a half hours round-trip; to Springfield, back and forth it is four hours; to Gloucester almost four hours. I have given a lot of thought over the last month to what my family needs from me right now and I have concluded firmly that I could not meet those needs while conducting a yearlong state-wide campaign.

So I will pass on this opportunity to run for another elective office. I do so with the hope that when I believe my work as District Attorney is complete, there will be another opportunity for public service on the horizon. In the meantime, I look forward to the great challenges ahead at the District Attorney’s Office and to earning your support in my campaign for re-election next year.

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 October, 17th, 2013:

1. Case Manager #3132155 – Currently seeking applicants for case management positions. Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, related field and/or 5 yrs. experience, CADC certification preferred.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Individual and group substance abuse counseling
• Assessment skills
• An understanding of ethics and boundaries
• Ability to set limits and enforce rules
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Crisis Intervention skills

2. Administrative Assistant #3132201 – Independently owned and operated growing company in New Bedford looking to hire an exceptional Administrative Assistant. Must be sharp, well spoken and dependable. Strong customer service skills along with Microsoft Office knowledge. Familiarity with Quickbooks is a PLUS.

3. Mason Foremen #3139979 – JP Masonry Inc. is seeking a mason foreman with 10+ years of experience in the masonry industry.
Experience running and managing crews of 3 to 15 men is required, as is the ability to read drawings and determine layout.
Experience with the following building materials is required: stone, granite, marble, terracotta, CMU, brick.
Typical projects include facade restoration, custom cut stone installation, stair reconstruction, stone veneers, retaining walls, fireplaces and chimneys, repointing, CMU and brick installation.
Jobsites are typically located within a 40 mile radius of our home office in Acushnet, MA. We offer a highly competitive salary package, and performance based bonuses.

4. Delivery/Kitchen Help #3145413 – Must deliver, cook, clean, must be able to lift 50 lbs. and whatever other restaurant duties may be required. Must have a valid driver’s license, and your own car, and insurance good driving record.

5. Floater Teacher Assistant #3159389 – FLOATER/TEACHER ASSISTANT
Assist in the daily activities of the classroom. Additional experience working in a preschool setting and/or course work in Early Childhood Education preferred. High School diploma or equivalent. P.A.C.E., is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2013

6. Family Engagement Assistant #3159386 – Assist in the provision of Family Engagement Activities. Provide bilingual support during program activities, home visits, and classroom activities. Fluency in Spanish required. High School diploma or equivalent. Experience working with children and families in a pre-school setting preferred.
P.A.C.E., is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2013

7. Custodian (Part-Time) #3159384 – Responsible for assisting in the general maintenance and sanitary conditions of the Head Start facility. Carpentry skills helpful.
P.A.C.E., Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline to apply: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2013

8. Houseperson #3159395 – A Houseperson with Hampton Inn and Suites is responsible for cleaning and maintaining designated areas of the hotel and responding to guest requests in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability
CORI and background check required.

9. Breakfast Person #3159400 – The successful candidate must have experience with breakfast crowds, be talkative while maintaining a fast paced environment of restocking breakfast items, cooking, cleaning and food preparation. Responsible for stocking food and service ware for breakfast buffets for clearing tables during the complimentary breakfast period. These tasks are to be handled in a friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner resulting in a very high level of guest satisfaction.

10. Maintenance #3159399 – Job Summary: •Repair and maintain physical structure of hotel using hand tools and power tools.

• Assist in maintaining hotel equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, pool, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
• Indoor and outdoor tasks; such as grounds keeping and snow removal.
• Promote superior customer service through engagement and effective communication.

Job Requirements: Position requires flexible schedule; to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.

Here are some jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database:

1. Landscaping Crew Member. Full details and application process here.

2. Human Resources Executive Assistant – Westport Community Schools. Full details and application process here.

3. New Bedford Police Cadet. Full details and application process here.

4. Entry Level Welding. Full details and application process here.

5. Dog Walker (Dartmouth). Full details and application process here.

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TITLE: POLICE CADET
LEVEL: $10.00/HR

FUNCTION: Works in the Police Station assisting Police Officers with administrative duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains and files records, operates office machines, answers telephones, receives complaints, enters and indexes official documents, prepares routine reports, prepares and tabulates facts and figures for statistical purposes. Similar duties of an administrative rather than enforcement nature. Shall not carry arms, nor shall he/she have any power of arrest other than that of an ordinary citizen.

Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record. Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.

AGE REQUIREMENT: The age requirement is regulated by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 147, Section 21A. Applicants must be between seventeen and twenty-three years of age to apply but will not be eligible for hire until age eighteen. Employment will terminate on the Cadet’s 25th birthday.

EDUCATION: High school graduate or possession of an Equivalency Certificate issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

RESIDENCY: The City of New Bedford has a residency requirement. Must be a New Bedford resident one year prior to the date of hire.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Commanding Officer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, fax machine, copy machine, typewriter, calculator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in office settings. Hand/eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. While performing the duties of this job the employee usually works in an office setting.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview; reference check; and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Details on applying for this job here: http://newbedford-ma.gov/Personnel/employ.html.