New Jobs in Cumming: Week of Oct. 22

Pet-Sitter/Dog Walker Needed, Care.com

We would like to build a great relationship with an excellent pet-sitter that we can trust with our dog and cat. We will need ongoing, occasional services for when we travel. Our dog is large and our cat has some special needs. They are wonderful animals. We have very high expectations for their care. Looking for someone with knowledge of dog behavior, also must have the ability to walk a large dog safely and briskly enough for her to be exercised. Must be detail-oriented and very thorough as well.

A typical day - we would like two visits per day, for an hour per visit. Each visit - basics (feeding, water, litterbox, kennel pick-up, etc.) plus a walk for our dog and cuddle/playtime for our cat. Hourly/per visit rate is negotiable. We don't need any other house-sitting related services (plants, mail, etc.). Serious inquiries only. For more information about this position, go online.

Entry Level IT Position, Hire Dynamics

Company seeking an entry level IT person to work as a dispatcher for them. The company is in nearby Alpharetta and this is a contract to hire position paying $12 an hour. Having some work experience is preferred, but this is an entry-level job. The employee will have an 8-10 hour shift ranging anywhere between the hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Great phone voice and customer service experience preferred. E-mail updated resume to shill@hiredynamics.com.

Permanent Traveling Technical Writer, ProEdit

ProEdit has an immediate need for a technical writer who will travel across the US providing services to our clients on an ongoing basis. The technical writer will be responsible for writing and editing a variety of documents in various environments. The technical writer will need to properly manage their time, successfully work around the schedules of subject matter experts, and take the initiative to complete tasks with little supervision. The technical writer will be based in our Cumming office. For more information about this position, go online.

Employment Opportunities/Andean Chevrolet

We believe our employees are our greatest asset. As such, we treat all employees with respect and appreciation for their contributions to the company. We believe not only in providing ongoing training, but also rewarding outstanding effort and results through bonus and commission programs.

If this sounds appealing to you, please take a look at our open positions and submit your application using the application tool at the following link: APPLY_NOW!

Seasonal Sales Associate, Belk

The Sales Associate reports to the Sales Team Manager and ensures the uniform execution of the Belk direction within their store.

Sales:

• Meeting or exceeding personal sales per hour goals.
• Using suggestive selling techniques with all customers.
• Identifying and reducing shrinkage in area.

Customer Service:

• Meeting or exceeding approach rate goals.
• Meeting or exceeding credit application goals.
• Meeting or exceeding units per transaction goals.
• Thanking each customer by name following a purchase.
• Handling each transaction efficiently and accurately.

Responsible for:

• Maintaining floor and stock areas consistent with store standards.
• New merchandise should be unpacked and displayed in a timely manner and should be stored in a place that does not obstruct customer access to the department.
• Ensuring timely set-up including signage for promotional events.
• Following procedures for all systems including BARS, counts, markdowns, retickets and inventory control.
• Maintaining Belk profession dress standards and appearance.
• Cooperating with fellow associates and management.
• Complying with store policies concerning attendance and tardiness.
• Accepting additional duties or share responsibilities during busy times and/or as requested by Sales Team Manager.
• Assisting with all non-sell duties as assigned by Sales Team Manager.

For more information about this position, go online.

Cashier II, Lowes

Job Requirements:

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measures. Understand and respond appropriately to basic customer and employee inquiries. Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions. Ability to operate store equipment in assigned area (including but not limited to LRT, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machine, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutting, panel saw, paint mixing computer, blind cutting, forklifts, pallet jacks, electric lifts, etc.).

Ability to interpret price tag and UPC information. Ability to process merchandise information through store computer system, POS register system and complete all required paperwork according to policy. Knowledge of credit programs and collection procedures. Ability to move throughout all areas of the store; sales floor, receiving, register areas, lawn and garden, including the outside perimeter of the store. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions. Physically able to move large, bulky and/or heavy merchandiser.

Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting and other activities necessary to perform job duties. For more information about this position, go online.

SAT/ACT Tutors, The Tutoring Center

At The Tutoring Center in nearby Sugar Hill, we are committed to helping each student reach and exceed his or her potential by delivering customized instruction highly focused on the individual student.

The center's instructors/tutors are an essential part of our company, and we are determined to hire and develop only the very best!  You must possess not only the aptitude for solving and teaching SAT/ACT problems, but also the personality and professionalism that our students and their parents expect from us on a consistent basis. If you excel at solving SAT/ACT-type problems, motivating students, and delivering personalized educational service, we encourage you to apply to work with The Tutoring Center, Sugar Hill, GA.  We are currently hiring for One-on-One SAT/ACT Tutoring positions.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay:  Earn between $25-$35 per hour, depending on experience and tutoring assignment.

• Pay Increases: Our merit raises are designed to reward outstanding performance and client feedback.
• Paid Training: We have an in-depth mandatory training program to prepare you to tutor our students.  Previous SAT/ACT student test-preparation experience is a strong plus.
• Ongoing Support: Friendly support from our office staff (we're Tutors, too!) and additional training opportunities to enhance your abilities.
• Unique Books & Materials:  Use our top-notch test prep materials for SAT, ACT and other tests.
• Build Your Own Schedule: Our SAT/ACT tutoring sessions are as follows:
  • Monday to Friday, from 7:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. 

Scheduling flexibility is essential for all Tutors.

• Focus On Your Strengths: Proficiency in both math and verbal areas is valued but you may specialize in just one of these areas.  In addition, you may tutor in a wide range of other academic subjects. We are always in need of SAT/ACT math experts.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Possess a degree from a selective college or university or attending college now with excellent grades.
• Proficiency: Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the SAT/ACT subjects you wish to teach (SAT scores of 700+ in each subject).
• Schedule: Be available to tutor evenings and weekends through the 2012-2013 school year and, ideally, beyond.
• Experience: Have experience teaching, tutoring or working with high-school aged students.

For more information about these positions, apply online.

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