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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

MVCC Adjunct Faculty Job Fair - June 24, 2026

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Mohawk Valley Community College will host an Adjunct Faculty Job Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Francis A. Wilcox Hall room 225 at the Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive. Admission is free and open to everyone — no registration is required.

MVCC is looking for individuals who are passionate about their field and want to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives. Positions are available for the upcoming fall semester and future terms. Adjunct faculty openings span both credit and non-credit courses across a wide range of disciplines, including general education, special programs, and the College in Prison Program. 

MVCC offers a supportive teaching environment focused on student success and academic excellence.

The Adjunct Faculty Job Fair will provide attendees with opportunities to:

  • Connect with deans from MVCC’s Academic Schools
  • Learn what it takes to teach at MVCC
  • Discover the advantages of working in a dynamic, student-focused environment
  • Complete the Adjunct Application 

To learn more about becoming an adjunct at MVCC before attending the Job Fair, visit www.mvcc.edu/adjunct-faculty.  

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - June 18, 2026

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The end of June is quickly approaching, but that won’t stop the opportunities for finding new jobs and learning new skills! Here are some events you may want to attend:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Real Life Rosies Bootcamp – A great opportunity for women! Prepare for a career or Registered Apprenticeship in Modern Manufacturing. There is no cost to participate. Transportation and childcare are available. The next training runs June 29 – September16, 2026. The program is offered by the Manufacturers Talent Institute, NYS Department of Labor, and NYS Empire State Development.
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  • HCCC Fast Track – Find work that fits! Need a job? Looking for something different? Not sure what comes next? Starting Summer 2026, HCCC is offering free, short-term programs to help you build real skills, connect with employers, and find work that fits. 2 evenings per week; 3-10 weeks; No cost! Summer 2026 programs include: Dental Assistant; CNC Manufacturing; and Restaurant Experience Lab.
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Herkimer County Department of Social Services is hiring Social Welfare Examiners

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Title: Social Welfare Examiner (2 positions available)
Anticipated Permanent Openings, Full Time Positions

Salary: $40,440.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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Herkimer County is hiring a Senior Family Services Specialist

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Department: Public Health

Title: Senior Family Services Specialist
Permanent Opening, Full Time Position
Salary: $51,500.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - June 15, 2026

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To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DG" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday June 15, 2026 

Job Title: Accounts Payable Associate                                               City: Utica, NY

Full time for a nonprofit blindness agency. Duties: Assist with accounts payable processes and other office processes. Date stamp and highlight invoices/statements. Print receivers for purchase orders daily and match with purchase orders. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Accounting or accounts payable experience required. Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1648915

 

Monday June 15, 2026 

Job Title: Overnight Stocker Associate                                               City: Rome, NY

Part time for a retail corporation. Duties: Responsible for unloading freight, stocking shelves, organizing merchandise, and maintaining a clean and orderly store during overnight hours. Using equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts to move heavy merchandise safely. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $16.00 - $29.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1648874     

 

Tuesday June 16, 2026 

Job Title: Food Service Worker II                                                        City: Utica, NY

Part time for a nonprofit health system. Duties: Promote meal assistance to patients and residents on a daily basis. Assist with meal selections, in the assembly and delivery of meals and food products for hospital patients, residents and visitors. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred; high school students accepted.

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1650376

 

Tuesday June 16, 2026

Job Title: Front Gate Associate/Guard                                                City: Rome, NY

Part time for a copper rolling mill. Duties: Coordinate front gate processes involving employees, contractors, shipping and receiving to ensure accuracy and consistency. Measure and report out on process metrics associated with the front gate. Requirements: Associate degree or experience in a related field. Experience interacting with and communicating with customers or public.

Pay: $21.80 - $24.03/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1641436

 

Wednesday June 17, 2026

Job Title: Project/Manager Estimator                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Managing variety of projects including municipal and residential projects. Responsibilities of contracts/subcontracts negotiations, job costs, planning, scheduling and change orders. Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of construction estimating experience. Must have experience with concrete and paving heavy highway construction.

Pay: $70,000 - $115,000/year. Benefits.                                               Job Order # NY1650948

 

Wednesday June 17, 2026

Job Title: Controls Mechanic                                                               City: Oneida, NY           

Full time for an American dairy company. Duties: Responsible for the installation, maintenance, repairs to machinery, equipment, physical structures, electrical systems throughout the manufacturing site. Perform a variety of installations, preventative maintenance, and projects, on plant and facility equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-3 years' PLC and controls experience.

Pay: $38.47 - $39.80/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1647449

 

Thursday June 18, 2026

Job Title: Cook                                                                                    City: Rome, NY

Part time for a bar and restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook menu items including wings, pizza, and other simple dishes. Manage kitchen operations independently during shifts. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. Requirements: Reliable with dependable transportation. Previous kitchen experience preferred.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1652418

 

Thursday June 18, 2026

Job Title: CNC Operator/Programmer                                                 City: Rome, NY

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Set-up and manage CNC machines to perform different jobs including drilling, grinding, and milling. Requirements: Computer savvy with basic understanding of computer programming and g codes. Must be skilled in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, bore gauges, etc.

Pay: $25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1651353

 

Friday June 19, 2026

Job Title: Marketing Assistant                                                             City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a wholesale distributor. Duties: Candidate would be an integral part of catalog design and production, creating flyers and pages for customers and sales representatives. Requirements: Knowledge of digital marketing, computer skills to include Apple and PC operating systems, Indesign, Photoshop, and Adobe programs. Excellent communication skills, strong organization and software skills are a must. 

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1649901

 

Friday June 19, 2026

Job Title: Utility/Production Service                                                    City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a metal fabricator. Duties: Perform general yard work and manual labor. Maintain electric fence systems. Move and sort materials, including basic wire sorting and de-reeling. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Previous experience with machine operation in a production or manufacturing environment preferred. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1651308

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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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