New Jobs in Cumming: Week of Sept. 24

Sales Associate, Home Depot

Are you committed to providing impeccable customer service? Do you rise to the challenge of solving a tough problem? Do you love to learn? If so, we want to hear from YOU. For over 30 years, the orange apron has been a symbol of knowledge, dependability, and the level of service that customers can trust.

One of the many values our employees share is genuine respect for one another. Our employees are encouraged to express themselves as individuals and apply their own experiences to better serve our customers. There's nothing quite like using your skills and expertise to help someone bring their vision to life. Do you have what it takes to wear the orange apron?

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Available positions may vary by store.
• Must pass the drug test (unless prohibited by state law) and the background check.

For more information about this position, apply online.

Salon Manager, Great Clips

As a manager at Great Clips, your #1 job is to build a salon team whose focus is on getting customers to return to the salon for their next haircut. To do this, Great Clips managers must walk the talk and genuinely connect with our customers from the time they first step into the salon until they leave with their new do. Even in our fast-paced environment, the brief time our customers spend with us is an experience, not just a haircut.

Manager Qualifications:

• Current cosmetology or barber license as required by state/province regulations.
• Commitment to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Dedication to great customer service.
• Commitment to follow and role model a customer service system with every customer, every time.
• Ability to cut hair for an extended period and provide quality haircuts in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill to listen and understand what the customer wants.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively resolve customer issues.
• Skill to use a computer to track customer information.
• Ability to lead a team committed to company goals and values.
• Ability to present internally and externally.

For more information about his job, apply online.

Back-up Cook, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Your self-discipline and ability to work independently set you apart as our Production Cook.  You have a great sense of timing, foresight and strategic  planning, which will be key in ensuring long-cook items are in full supply at all times.  You must be able to follow set recipes, use equipment and utensils, effectively communicate with other kitchen staff, and maintain a clean work environment.

We provide you with an exceptional training program that rewards you with a raise at the completion of each level. That's up to three raises in your first year! Of course, we also offer great promotion opportunities, flexible scheduling, paid vacation, benefits and a 401K savings plan. For more information about this position, apply online.

Merchandising Manager, Stein Mart

Stein Mart is currently seeking a fun, fashionable and friendly person to join our Store Team as a Merchandising Manager. We are looking for someone to develop a strong customer focus, manage and present merchandise in a specified area, manage workflow and allocate resources, assist with selecting, supervising and developing staff, and serve as a Manager on Duty.

Some of the qualifications include:

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED), Associates degree preferred.
• 2 to 4 years applicable customer service work experience.
• Minimum 1-year experience supervising in a multi-department environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in merchandising skills.
• Possess strong numeric reasoning skills (i.e., proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and calculating percentages.
• Computer keyboard knowledge and experience using a computer in a Windows environment.

For more information about this position, apply online.

Sales Associate, Michaels Arts & Crafts

The Sales Associate is enthusiastic and passionate about Creativity, People, and Arts and Crafts. The Sales Associate assists the Sales Specialists in the efficient operation of the entire store through product knowledge, and one-on-one interaction with customers. Duties include: assisting customers to drive sales, upsell and suggest products to customers using product knowledge; and pricing, stocking and merchandise presentation tasks required to maintain the department and company standards. Sales Associates are dedicated to the delivery of exceptional service to all Michael’s customers.

Some of the job requirements include:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Willing and able to inspire customers in use of product.
• Prior experience Arts & Crafts is preferred.

For more information about this position, apply online.

Contract Traveling Technical Writers, ProEdit

ProEdit has an immediate need for a team of technical writers who will travel across the U.S. providing services to our clients on an ongoing basis. The technical writers will be responsible for writing and editing a variety of documents in various environments.

The ideal candidate will be flexible to travel on a regular basis and will have the ability to assess client needs, learn new software quickly, and produce quality documentation in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of experience writing and editing a variety of documents
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Proficiency with Snagit or other screen-capture tools
• Ability to quickly learn and use new software programs
• Excellent spelling and grammar skills
• Strong communication skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact with Subject Experts
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to successfully work around the schedules of Subject Experts
• Ability to complete tasks with little supervision, willingness to take initiative, resourcefulness, and excellent problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in English, technical communication, or a related field
• Must be available for full-time travel
• Must own a laptop with MS Office

For more information about this position, apply online.

Contract-to-Hire Instructional Designer, ProEdit

ProEdit is growing and has a need for an experienced instructional designer for a contract-to-hire position in our Cumming office. Instructional designers are an integral part of our information development team and work closely with project managers and content developers in our Cumming office, as well as at our various client sites. The instructional designer will have the opportunity to design and develop a variety of training materials for computer-based, Web-based, instructor-led, and virtual training situations.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous instructional design experience
• Knowledge of the ADDIE Model or other instructional systems design methodology
• Experience designing and developing instructor-led training and eLearning modules
• Experience interviewing and communicating effectively with subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Ability to provide sample storyboards or course-content outlines
• Willingness to complete an onsite assessment

Relevant Skills:

• Proficiency with Articulate Studio, Flash, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Camtasia, Captivate, or Lectora

For more information about this position, apply online.

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