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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.

Camp Staff Wanted in Sauquoit!

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Kelberman provides summer employment opportunities working with children and teens at our Kamp Connections! Camp staff help children have an amazing, fun-filled and unforgettable camp experience!

Available Positions:
• Camp Counselors
• Camp Director/Manager
of Community Services
• Aquatics Director
• Activities Instructor
• Camp Health Director

Camp Details:
• Root Farm in Sauquoit
• July 10 - August 11 (Mon-Fri)
• 8:30am - 3:30pm
(with opportunities for additional hours with AM/PM care)

Rewarding, meaningful work!
Boost your resume & gain experience!
Enjoy the outdoors in a beautiful setting!
Competitive summer pay!

APPLY NOW!

Visit kelberman.org/careers
for detailed job descriptions

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Tidal Basin Group is Hiring a Digital Marketing Manager in Utica

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We are a growing consulting firm looking for a dynamic Digital Marketing Manager to oversee, execute, and implement strategic digital marketing initiatives. This role will support the Sr. Director in executing the digital strategy and will work with a cross-functional team of marketing and communications professionals.


The candidate must be a self-starter with a bias toward action and rolling up their sleeves to get things done. This individual will play a pivotal role in creating and maintaining digital marketing strategies for Tidal Basin Group and all its entities, including Tidal Basin Government Consulting; Tidal Basin Caribe; Tidal Basin Federal; the RP Enterprise Solutions suite of services including TB Customer Relations, TB Technologies, TB Mosaic Financial; and entities and initiatives as defined by our owner, DC Capital Partners (DCCP).


The ideal candidate will have an eye for design, understand marketing principles, have experience implementing and managing paid ad campaigns across multiple platforms, and have a deep understanding of SEO content optimization tactics. This role will assist with creating, editing, and publishing content across all digital platforms. The candidate for this position must be an excellent communicator and writer who can break down complex subjects into easy-to-understand content.
The candidate must be responsible and confident with a strong commitment to integrity. Must possess high attention to detail, be very organized, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines.


Some travel may be required for meetings or events. The estimated travel commitment is 5-10%.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Content Marketing and SEO
Create, edit, and manage content for blogs, social media accounts, newsletters, podcasts, videos, and other digital media channels.
Support the generation of SEO content by optimizing articles and content using tools like Semrush and Yoast.
Email Marketing
Develop, execute, and manage email marketing campaigns through writing, editing, and staging newsletters, drip campaigns, and other email initiatives.
Social Media
Manage all social media accounts by creating and publishing content, replying to comments/messages, and increasing engagement. One of the key performance metrics will be the increase in engagement that the candidate brings to our social channels.
Implement and manage promoted social posts and paid ad campaigns on strategic social media channels like LinkedIn.
Website
Increase website traffic and improve search rankings with SEO, optimize target keywords in existing articles, and build backlinks through strategic outreach.
Assist with website administration, development, and content management, including:
Regularly update and add new content to the Tidal Basin website and other associated entity microsites.
Ensure content is SEO optimized and aligns with our evolving messaging.
Build new landing pages using existing WordPress templates and/or design new microsites using other site-builder tools.
Support external client website build initiatives as needed.

Administrative
Perform competitive and market research for benchmarking and conduct ongoing competitive and market analysis to improve all digital programs.
Provide regular reports on the performance of digital platforms, utilizing data analytics from GA4 and other sources to inform future strategies and campaigns.
Coordinate and assist with digital vendor management.
Assist with budget development, spending reviews, and management.

Required Skills and Abilities:

The candidate should possess the following:
Technical
Strong understanding of Search Engine Optimization SEO and SEM principles. Experience with keyword research tools and familiarity with the latest SEO trends and algorithm updates.
Proficiency in email marketing platforms and understanding of email marketing strategies. Experience with marketing automation campaigns and personalizing content to different audience segments.
Skilled in creating compelling content that engages and converts. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite for creating basic graphics, videos, and interactive content.
Basic understanding of web development principles and experience managing websites. Proficiency in HTML and CSS and familiarity with web development tools and platforms (WordPress, Webflow, etc.)
Strong analytical skills and experience with web analytics tools. Ability to interpret data and identify trends. Experience preparing reports, presentations, and dashboards communicating campaign performance, insights, and recommendations.

Communication
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively communicating across diverse audiences.
Possess a knack for style, grammar, and finding the words and phrases that best capture and idea or feeling.
Ability to craft compelling content that resonates with the target audience.
Organization and Soft Skills
Strategic, quick-thinker, self-starter, proactive, responsive, and able to work independently and collaboratively. Possesses a “Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today” mentality.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data sets to determine trends, establish strategies, and make decisions.
Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to multi-task and be strategic, creative, and innovative in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
Proven ability to “surge” level of effort in times of need (i.e. when the company is helping its clients manage through a disaster, emergency, or other crisis).
Possess energy, passion, and a desire to deliver innovative, successful solutions for internal and external clients.
Understanding and ability to diagnose and promptly report issues needing escalation.
Interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
Willingness to travel when necessary.

Required Education and Experience:
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or equivalent combination of training and/or certifications and experience.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of digital marketing and communications experience in the professional services industry and/or marketing agency.
Anticipated Start Date 04/01/2024 
Reference/Security Check? Yes
Requires a Drug Test? Yes
Job is: Full Time, Regular
Work Hours 8-5 M-F
Nnormal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Number of Years of Education Needed? Bachelors
Specialized education required? digital marketing and communications experience in the professional services industry and/or marketing agency
Years of Experience Required 3-5
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Salary Range $85-110k
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes

Location: 126 Business Park Dr, Utica

Website Address https://www.tidalbasingroup.com/

To apply contact: Natalie Crary

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Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum is hiring a Coordinator, Programming & Site Operations

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Historical museum and tourist site located in the Old Erie Canal Historic Park that offers recreational, educational, historical, and school-aged programs and events.

Reference/Security Check?     Yes

Job is:   Full Time

Work Hours       9am-5pm

Normal work days              Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Overtime?         No

Number of Years of Education Needed?            Bachelor's Degree or combination experience.

Years of Experience Required  3 years or more

Will you accept related experience?    Yes

Is a driver's license required?  Yes

Salary Range    50,000-55,000

Pay Frequency Weekly

Health Insurance?         Yes

Paid Vacation? Yes

Sick Leave?      Yes

Paid Holidays? Yes

Location: 717 Lakeport Road, Chittenango, NY

Website: www.clcbm.org

To Apply:

Carla DeShaw

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FREE Virtual Job Fair Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are invited to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Tuesday, April 2nd, from 11am to 1pm.

There will also be staff available from our training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free grant programs can help job seekers get started in a satisfying and good paying career.

>Employers and Job Seekers can chat one-on-one using text and can also meet over video

>Comprehensive reporting features for both employers and job seekers

>Easy-to-use Premier Virtual Job Fair platform

Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is:

https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/dEZE2x

(Businesses select: "Organization"
Job Seekers select: "Attendee")

If you have previously attended one of our Premier Virtual Job Fair platform job fairs, select "Log In"

Job Seekers can log in to "preview" the job opportunities on April 1st at 8am. (There will be no representatives in employer booths during the preview period.) 

Registered Businesses as of March 25th:

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Green Empire Farms
Kamp Kiwanis
Sonbyrne Sales Inc./Byrne Dairy & Deli Retail Stores
St. Josephs Health
Springbrook
Holbrook Heating Inc
Colgate University
MACNY, The Manufacturers Association
First Choice Staffing
UPS
sitrin.com
Working Solutions
Human Technologies
Education and Training Resources/Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council, Inc.
adirondack bank
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Herkimer BOCES
New York State Veterans Home at Oxford
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
Lithia & Driveway
ADHD & Autism Psychological Services and Advocacy, PLLC
Kopp Billing Agency, Inc
Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc.
EDR - Environmental Design & Research
Tops Friendly Markets
OTSEGO COUNTY - GOVERNMENT
Sherwin Williams

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The RADAR grant project is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To learn more about this grant project, go here.

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Free Online Workshops This Week - March 11, 2024

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The NYS Department of Labor offers valuable free workshops throughout the month. Plus you can speak with an Employment Counselor!

This Week:


Mar 11

1 pm Using Age to Your Advantage

Mar 12

11 am Job Search Strategies
1 pm Roadmap to Getting Hired
1 pm Veterans Services and Resources

Mar 13

11 am Advanced Resume Development/ Skills Based Resume Writing
1 pm Networking
1 pm Spanish: Roadmap to Getting Hired

Mar 14

11 am Salary Negotiation
11 am Worker Retention Services for Job Seekers with Disabilities
1 pm SUNY Micro-Credentials

Mar 15

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor
1 pm Building and Using your LinkedIn Profile

Learn More and Register And See more opportunities from the NYS Department of Labor

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

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.

Job Search

Online resources and personal assistance by Advisers at the Working Solutions centers combine to help you maximize the tools needed for an effective job search.

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Learn more about what Working Solutions can do for your business.

Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.