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Thursday, November 20

Open House TOMORROW for Catering Staff! 1-7PM - Must Book Interviews Online!

Booking Interviews IMMEDIATELY for Catering Wait Staff

Hospitality experience is appreciated, but not required.
Positions at $17/hr

EXTENSIVE TRAINING PROVIDED

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 FROM 1:00PM – 7:00PM

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME IMMEDIATELY TO BosStaff@CxRA.com TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT FOR AN INTERVIEW!!!

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THESE DATES, PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO bosstaff@cxra.com FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION.

BOOKING INTERVIEWS IMMEDIATELY

Next Step Living needs an Outreach Event Representative!

Next Step Living
21 Drydock Ave.
2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02210

Outreach Event Representative

Who We Are:
Next Step Living is a groundbreaking company on a mission to make it easy and affordable for homeowners to implement energy-saving solutions. We partner with over 400 municipalities, civic organizations, businesses and nonprofits to deliver energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to New England homes. Our work is practical; we install insulation, put solar panels on roofs, and help people move away from expensive oil-based heating. Next Step Living is headquartered in Boston, with a growing Connecticut presence centered around our New Haven office. So far, we’ve worked with over 80,000 homeowners who are now saving money and reducing their impact on the planet.

The Outreach Event Representative Role:
This is a unique part-time opportunity to educate homeowners about reducing their carbon footprint and lowering their utility bills. Use your communication skills and passion for the environment to motivate homeowners to move to action!
This is a part-time position, and there is great opportunity for growth into a full-time position with Next Step Living. Next Step Living provides training and ongoing coaching to help you succeed and grow in the role, and Outreach Event Reps generally earn $12-$20 per hour.

What You’ll Do:
You’ll act as the first point of contact between prospective customers and Next Step Living by engaging people in conversations at a variety of events. We regularly attend farmer’s markets, town fairs, home shows, festivals and many other community events. You’ll be working at events near where you live - we attend events throughout all of Eastern and Central Massachusetts- so you’ll be making a direct impact on your community.

What We’re Looking For:
-You’re excited about our mission to fight climate change one house at a time!
-Strong conversational skills - the ability to communicate clearly, professionally and positively
-Flexibility in changing environments and the ability to solve problems creatively
-Ability to learn quickly and embrace feedback
-Ability to speak, read, and write languages other than English is beneficial
-Able to work independently in the field - personal maturity and responsibility are key
Flexible weekday and weekend availability - must be available to work a minimum of three days per week, including at least one weekend day
-Applicants must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to transport event materials to various locations

Salary $12-$20/hour

The position is part time


To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

Inside Sales Representative needed for Next Step Living!

Next Step Living
21 Drydock Ave. 2nd Floor,
Boston, MA 02210

Inside Sales Representative

Why is this the right position for you?
  • You want to work in a meaningful job that allows you to help save our planet!!
  • You are ready to work in an advanced entry-level position.
What hours are you looking for?
  • We are currently hiring for part time (up to 35 hours per week), but there is plenty of opportunity for you to quickly move into a full time, benefits eligible position once you’ve proven your success.
  • Flexible weekday evening and weekend availability. Shifts are generally 4-8pm during the week, and during the day on Saturday & Sunday.
What will you do?
  • Move customers to action by setting sales appointments for solar, windows, roofing, ductless mini split, and HVAC systems.
  • Build excitement by educating customers on energy efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions for their home.
  • Make outbound calls, receive inbound calls, and schedule appointments for qualified customers for all of our products.
  • Benefit from Next Step Living's training and ongoing coaching to help you win and grow in your green collar career.
What are we looking for?
  • Strong negotiating skills and the ability to communicate clearly, in a professional and positive manner.
  • Proficiency using MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word; ability to navigate through Salesforce.com or similar CRM's would also be helpful!
  • Adaptability to changing environments, with a proven ability to highlight improvements to the process that may be outside the core scope of your work.
  • Candidates that maintain focus on constant improvement & development - our best Representatives embrace feedback and learn quickly.
  • Fun loving team players who bring a positive attitude to the office every day.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write languages other than English is preferred.
Salary is Hourly + Commission

The position is part time


To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

Wednesday, November 19

BluePearl Veterinary needs a Surgery Technician in Waltham!

BluePearl Veterinary Partners
180 Bear Hill Rd
Waltham MA 02451

Surgery Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Massachusetts is looking for a qualified individual with excellent anesthesia skills and experience in dealing with surgical patients.

A BluePearl technician is someone who is self-motivated, a quick thinker, and someone who is able to multi-task efficiently. Applicants must have experience in all areas of anesthesia, monitoring anesthesia, knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and operating room preparation. Good communication skills and compassion is a must. Interested candidates will be responsible for some post-operative client communication and must be able to work independently while contributing to a larger team goal. A rotating on call schedule is required once training has been completed.

Requirements: Candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working with surgery/anesthesia. A CVT status or goal of future status is preferred but applicants with several years of experience and proficiency in the delivery of anesthesia are also encouraged to apply.

Please visit www.bluepearlvet.com for more information about our hospitals. We are a D/F/W/P and an EOE.

Salary Based on experience

The position is full time

Degree Requirements of 2 or 4 year degree in Veterinary Technology


To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

Production Planner needed at Southwick Apparel!

Southwick Apparel LLC
20 Computer Drive
Haverhill, MA 01832

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Production Planner

Position Reports To: Production and Materials Planning Supervisor

Basic Function: The Production Planner, under normal supervision, supports the apparel manufacturing process by providing capacity planning, order scheduling and production performance reporting.


Essential Duties:

1. Oversees the transition of product forecasts into achievable production and material plans.

2. Coordinates with marker and cutting rooms while developing weekly and daily production schedules for cutting operations.

3. Evaluates product and order forecasts to balance against expected capacity levels of manufacturing departments.

4. Coordinates with materials procurement to ensure accuracy and availability of all materials in support of plans.

5. Supports the coordination and report preparation for weekly and monthly production planning meetings with production, customer service, materials purchasing and select customers.

6. Identifies when and where plans fail to meet goals and objectives and suggest actions designed to bring operations back into synchronization.

7. Monitors status of finished goods inventory to ensure order completion is on time and safety stock levels are maintained.

8. Maintains appropriate level of communication with internal customers with the goal of meeting or exceeding stated on-time delivery goals.

9. Works with IT department to implement systems solutions to enhance capacity planning and production scheduling.

10. Maintains historical production and order data in support of performance reporting and operational financial planning.

11. Oversees providing accurate and timely planning information used in the creation or maintenance of product style master data used in ERP and shop floor control systems.

12. Develops and maintains appropriate reports for planning and order management.

13. Coordinates with primary customer to receive and verify their PO information, writes up and enters POs into company systems as needed

Qualifications:

Knowledge: A working level knowledge of computer systems and MS office software products is required. A basic knowledge of manufacturing planning and/or the apparel industry is a plus.

Experience: None required, but any experience in operational planning or in the apparel industry is preferred.

Skills/Aptitudes: Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to work effectively with internal and external customers. Ability to analyze data, production related issues, suggest corrective action and support implementation. Attention to detail, self-directed, hands-on, problem solving capabilities, and proficient with software (Advanced Excel, ERP/MRP/Planning systems)

Working Conditions: Office and manufacturing environment. Extra hours and inter-state travel may be required.

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  


Tuesday, November 18

PT Vet Tech needed at BYOD in Newton Center!

BYOD
210 Sumner Street
Newton Center (shuttle accessible)

 BYOD (Bring Your Own Dog) dogwash in Newton Center is looking for a VT student on Thursdays from 9:45-7:30.  There are also additional Saturday hours possible.

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

DH Studios in Boston needs some Fashion Interns!

DH Studios Inc.
535 Albany Street,
Boston MA 02119.

Boston (MBTA Commuter Rail accessible)

Fashion Design Intern

Work Schedule: 2 days
Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays to work with the designer.
Hours per Week: 10-20
Wage/Salary: unpaid

Description

Established designer is looking for a couple of interns to help complete important RTW collections to be shown in upcoming Boston Fashion week, Las Vegas Fashion Week, New York Fashion Awards.

For a bio on the designer please go to:
http://www.dhstudios.us/the-designer

Qualifications: Skills: Basic sewing and understanding of pattern drafting as
well as helping prep sewing stations.

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions. 

Monday, November 17

Newton HIghlands Toy Store needs some Help!


Green Planet Kids
22 Lincoln Street,
Newton Highlands, MA

Toy Store Help

YOU WANT: somewhere enjoyable to work, where you can settle in, have fun and enjoy working with a small team of interesting people. Where you can feel like a kid again, and have your efforts appreciated!

WE WANT: outgoing, hardworking folks with good work experience and outstanding references. You should be a self-starter, super friendly, energetic, punctual, organized, and take pride in working hard and doing things well.

YOU ARE: available at least 2 full days a week (10:00 am - 6:00 pm), or equivalent in 1/2 days (4-1/2 hours). Availability on 1 weekend day and very occasional evenings is desirable.

WE ARE: an independently owned specialty toy store, emphasizing the arts and sciences and eco-friendly products. We carry a carefully selected mix of toys, games, books, and art supplies. You can feel proud of what you're selling!

YOU WILL: help customers find the perfect gifts for their favorite children, operate a computerized register, maintain & merchandise inventory, keep the store clean and neat, and more! You'll work a fairly regular schedule, but have flexibility when needed. You'll have a nice boss, who will also demand your finest work. This is a part-time job that has the potential to become a full-time position.

WE WILL: appreciate a knowledge of child development, experience teaching or otherwise working with children, and/or a background in arts and crafts. We'll let you use your particular talents, help you grow and learn about business. We'll pay you a competitive rate and reward your good work.

We are 1/2 block from D-line T stop. Parking also available.

Salary $10 to $12 commensurate with experience

The position is part time


To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions. 

Payroll Specialist needed in Andover!


Job Overview

This position is responsible for the delivery of excellent customer service through fast and accurate processing of time card and payroll transactions. The Payroll Specialist II will be the first point of contact for employees and managers. This is a fast pace environment with significant emphasis on deadlines and high quality data entry. This position requires sharp focus on accuracy, customer service and timely execution.

Job Responsibilities:
Customer service
·         Answer a broad range of employee questions related to time cards and payroll transactions.
·         Manage requests via email, phone, and/or work list transactions.
·         Take ownership of transferred or assigned cases from inception to resolution.
·         Answer customer requests by phone and email accessing information in Costpoint, ADP, the case management tool and other computer systems.
·         Resolve customer problems by researching issues and taking additional steps as required. Route/refer/receive cases for advanced support.  Follow up with customer cases until completed.
·         Document customer issues, research, and actions taken into the case management system. Accurate and complete documentation skills utilizing case management systems and Microsoft products.
·         Complete transaction processing in support of the Payroll functions. Transactions include reconciliation, data entry, auditing, mailing, filing, answering correspondence, and sorting and routing incoming mail.
·         Coordinated delivery of all required information to pre-hires and/or transfers as well as other partners or customers as necessary.
·         Entry of critical data points impacting employee salary, benefits, timekeeping, etc.

Timekeeping administration
·         Data entries of alternate approvers, employee proxies, Extended Workweek Authorization, grant access to timekeeping.
·         Run daily audits on timesheets and inform employees of required corrections.
·         Enter time for employees on leave.
·         Run weekly adjustment process and this would require validations and corrections as necessary to orgs, labor group.
·         Enter any corrections that must be done via paper Time card adjustments.
·         Enter historical corrections.
·          ‘Seat’ new hires to grant access to timekeeping –remove for terms (daily after load from Costpoint).
·         Regular processing of timesheets.


Skills & Experience:
·         Confident phone presence & exceptional customer service skills are a must.
·         Experience in a shared service environment using case management systems.
·         Ability to solve problems by utilizing training, knowledge, tools and analytical skills.
·         The ability to multi-task in a high paced environment.
·         Mathematical and analytical skills that can be applied to the calculation of pay and the diagnosis of pay problems.
·         Strong attention to detail. Goal oriented and driven to preventing errors and solving problems.
·         Able to grasp complex process and be able to rapidly understand the implications of exceptions.
·         Demonstrate excellence in organizational and time management skills.
·         Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.
·         Work well in a team environment.
·         Ability to interact with a variety of customers, partners, vendors, management and employees.
·         One to Three years of payroll experience preferred.
·         Prior work experience working with ADP or Ceridian outsourced payroll provider is preferred.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
·         Associate degree required or experience in lieu of. 
·         Must be able to abide by the assigned work schedule and work a variety of shifts to support business needs.
·         Able to maintain confidential information.
·         Strong customer service, problem solving, and technology skills.
·         Previous Payroll experience preferred.

Knowledge
·         Must be computer literate on Microsoft Office suite.
·         Proficiency in Word and Excel.
·         Strong verbal and written communication.
·         Effective listening, reading and comprehension skills.

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

Underwritting Assistant needed in Boston!

Gemini Transportation Underwriters

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Clear all new business and maintain clearance system
  • Produce electronic insurance policies accurately and within Company time guidelines
  • Produce electronic manuscript endorsements accurately and within Company time guidelines
  • Assemble insurance policy folders as instructed
  • Distribute policies to brokers and internal departments
  • Follow-up with brokers for policy subjectivities as needed
  • Maintain insurance policy folder filing system both electronic and physical
  • Maintain and keep current the Library of Forms and Endorsements
  • Maintain and keep current Process and Procedures documents
  • Produce loss runs for UW and/or brokers as required
  • Collaborate with Bermuda affiliate as directed
  • Provide back-up to Executive Assistant (answer phone, handle mail, and other duties as directed)
  • Perform, support, and assist in the transition and/or transfer of duties from Executive Assistant to other individuals
  • Assist in corporate records retention as directed
  • Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Associate Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Computer proficiency, including Internet and Lotus Notes

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 3-5 years of general office experience

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • Work professionally and communicate and collaborate effectively with coworkers at all levels of the organization
  • Provide exemplary customer service; respond promptly to customer needs
  • Read and write basic business correspondence
WORK MANAGEMENT SKILLS
  • Demonstrate initiative (self-starter), positive attitude, dependability, and a good attendance record
  • Work independently and as part of a team; accept constructive criticism
  • Demonstrate good organization (detail oriented) and prioritization skills; meet deadlines, multitask
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
  • Demonstrate sound judgment; decision making and problem solving skills
  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Calculate figures; perform basic math skills; compute ratios and percents; compare, analyze and interpret data
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Required to sit, stand, walk, hear, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop, or kneel; occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Input, read and review text and graphics on computer screen, with or without reasonable accommodation
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment with no hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions; moderate noise level

Requirements, skills, abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform this position. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements listed are not all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not intended to create an implied employment contract and may be changed by management at any time. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated at any time, for any reason not prohibited by law.

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.  

Marks Moving needs a Business Person!

Mark’s Moving is looking for a recent grad to do sales and marketing.  Their corporate headquarters is in Westborough. 

To apply contact career@mountida.edu for directions.