Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Here are some of the jobs we've found locally this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com for free posting.
Security Officer - Universal Protection Service - Alpharetta The officer would be responsible for providing security services at assigned locations and writing detailed narrative reports, as well as daily activity reports. Candidates should be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, be eligible to work in the U.S. and have reliable transportation. For more information, or to apply, visit the website. Various Positions - The Center for Colorectal Health - Roswell The Center for Colorectal Health is looking for front and back office help. They will train the right person to check patients in and out, answer calls and assist our physicians. Applicants should be self-starting and compassionate people who can multi-task. Send …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Here are a few of the jobs we've found locally this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com for free posting.
Customer Service Specialist - PASS, Inc. - Alpharetta A growing company is looking for a specialist to help business owners with daily ongoing business activities, such as scheduling, answering phones and selling services. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, call center or customer service experience and an innate ability to sell. For more information, or to apply, visit the website. Part-Time Administrative Assistant - Roswell Cultural Arts Center - Roswell The new Roswell Cultural Arts Center coordinator is looking for an administrative assistant to help with daily operations and maintain facility calendars, in addition to other administrative duties. Applicants should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office…
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The city's labor force dropped by 121 workers from January to February.
Alpharetta retained the lowest unemployment rate – 6.4 percent – of all cities for which the Georgia Department of Labor calculates statistics. Alpharetta had 2,053 people who are counted as jobless in February, one fewer than in January. The number of people employed dropped slightly, but so did the labor force, down 121 to 32,037 workers. A year ago Alpharetta's jobless rate was only slighlty higher at 6.7 percent. The workforce was smaller by 869 people. City Rate Alpharetta 6.4% Atlanta 11.2 Douglasville 11.0 Johns Creek 7.0 Kennesaw 9.0 Marietta 8.7
Roswell 6.5
Sandy Springs 6.5
Smyrna 8.4 Metro Atlanta…
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Here are a few of the jobs we've found locally this week. Send available positions to christine.fosterp@patch.com for free posting.
Customer Service Center Order Analyst - The Clorox Company - Alpharetta The analyst will provide customer service to specifically assigned accounts by planning, coordinating and processing incoming orders to ensure accuracy. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, two or more years of account management experience and experience in using the SAP R/3 application. For more information, or to apply, visit the website. Inventory Specialist - Apple Store - Alpharetta The inventory specialist needed in Alpharetta will help connect "people to the products they love." Applicants should be able to think quickly and perform problem-solving tasks, show leadership skills and have strong organizational skills…
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Roswell and Sandy Springs had slight increases in January 2013, putting them in second best for employment in Georgia.
Alpharetta's unemployment rate held steady at 6.4 percent in January 2013, but increases in Roswell and Sandy Springs give it the lowest rate of any city measured by the Georgia Department of Labor. Alpharetta's revised unemployment rate for December 2012 was 6.4 percent. The city had 120 fewer people working – 29,984 – but the labor force was calculated to be 121 fewer people, so it balanced out. The 6.4 percent preliminary rate in January 2013 for Alpharetta is lower than the rate a year ago, which was 6.7 percent. City Rate Alpharetta 6.4% Johns Creek 7.0
Roswell 6.5
Sandy Springs 6.5
Metro Atlanta 8.7
Georgia 8.7 The Georgia Department of Labor …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Here are a few of the jobs we've found locally this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com for free posting.
Associate Computer Operator Job - ADP - Alpharetta The entry level position requires printing, inserting and distributing clients' production files. Applicants should be able to work under pressure, lift 60 pounds and have a basic computer knowledge.For more on this position or to apply, visit the website. Senior Project Engineer - Alpharetta An Alpharetta-based project engineer is needed to control multiple generators "which parallel to one or more utilities." Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Detailed understanding of NEC, UL, ANSI and be able to focus on interaction with internal and external customers. The postition requires …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Here are a few of the jobs we've found locally this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com for free posting.
Record Management Specialist - E-trade - Alpharetta The specialist will help the company develop, implement and manage its records security. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, two years of related experience, a background in financial services litigation, strong communication skills and experience in public-speaking. For more on this position or to apply, visit the website. Economic Development Manager - City of Alpharetta Alpharetta is in need of a new manager to support the city’s economic development program and redevelopment activities. Qualified candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, five years of experience, great public relations understanding, knowledge of Alpharetta's development permit process and…
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Here are a few jobs we've found locally this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com for free posting.
Insurance Agent - Nationwide Insurance - Alpharetta An Alpharetta insurance agency, just named GA 2013 Agency of the Year, is looking to hire commercial and personal insurance agents who have their insurance license for the state of Georgia. This is a fast paced insurance agency and the candidate must be able to sell/service insurance accounts. Resumes can be e-mailed to burakm@nationwide.com. Various Positions - Ray's on the Creek - Alpharetta Experienced bartenders, servers and greeters are being sought to join the Ray's on the Creek restaurant team in Alpharetta. Applicants should have at least three years of experience working in upscale restaurants. Send resumes to jason@raysrestaurants.com. Inventory Assistant - Accu-Tech - Roswell…
Thursday, January 3, 2013
A small section of the city's commercial property has been approved for the tax credits so far, but officials are trying to get a much larger Opportunity Zone approved.
UPDATED 6 a.m. Jan. 4: Updated throughout with comments from Al Nash of Progress Partners. Businesses located within a specific area of Alpharetta that create at least two net new jobs may qualify for incentives under the city’s new Opportunity Zone. Alpharetta received notification from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs that the incentive program has been approved beginning Jan. 1. “We began working on the creation of Opportunity Zones early in 2012, and are very excited that the State has now approved the first one,” said Peter Tokar, Alpharetta’s Economic Development director. “The work continues, however, on the second and largest of the zones we hope to create.” The city's application for an Opportunity Zone to allow job …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Hire Heroes USA is partnering with the WWE to help veterans find jobs, and to help the WWE in its military hiring.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Wrestlers have partnered with an Alpharetta organization committed to helping our nation's veterans with personalized, customized job search training and assistance. Tonight will be the second airing of a special WWE Tribute to the Troops on NBC at 9. WWE has partnered with Hire Heroes USA to serve veterans.WWE officials said they will make a donation and utilize all its assets, including TV broadcasts, live events, digital and social media to generate awareness and raise funds. In addition, Hire Heroes USA will partner with WWE to implement a veterans hiring initiative and enhance WWE’s military hiring practices. “WWE has a clear commitment to supporting the US military and the top organizations that help military veterans and their …
Bob Pepalis
3:25 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013
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