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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.

New Oneida County Civil Service examinations: PC Operator and Public Health Series - January 11, 2024

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See details at links:

Data Processing Coordinator #86-703 (OC)

Instructional Computing Specialist #63-710 (OC)

Public Health Educator #67-651 (OC)

Student Information & Instructional Specialist #64-371 (OC)

Application Deadline: February 7, 2024

Examination Date: March 23, 2024

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/exams

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Exam Announcements for Herkimer County - January 11, 2024

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See Details at Links:

Account Clerk Account Clerk-Typist

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Aging Services Assistant

Computer Operator-Programmer

Senior Microcomputer Specialist

 

http://herkimercounty.org

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SUNY Fulton-Montgomery is looking for an Apprenticeship and Career Planning Specialist in Johnstown

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SUNY Fulton-Montgomery is  expanding their Business & Community Partnerships Team.

They are seeking a dynamic individual who has workforce development experience, or apprenticeship experience, NYSDOL and/or SUNY knowledge.

See full job description and how to apply:

https://www.fmcc.edu/about/files/2023/12/Apprenticeship-and-Career-Planning-Specialist-12.13.23.pdf

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Office Hours Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 15, 2024

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Monday, January 15th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Workforce Development Board and all Working Solutions offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Horatio Street Walmart Hiring Event in Utica January 12, 2024

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Full-time and part-time associates needed.

Friday 1/12/2024 from 9 AM to 12 PM

At North Utica Walmart
710 Horatio St, Utica NY 13502


Call today to reserve your spot (315)738-1155!

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Green Empire Farms is Hiring for Several Positions in Oneida

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Mastronardi Produce is North America’s leading greenhouse grower and distributor of gourmet vegetables. Our produce is packed under the award-winning SUNSET® brand and can be found in leading grocers throughout North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry! We seek individuals that deliver PRIDE: Passion | Respect | Innovation | Drive | Excellence… to our customers and one another.

Green Empire Farms, a high-tech fresh produce greenhouse in Oneida, New York, and a member of the Mastronardi Group of Companies.

 

Sanitation Team Member (Salary Range: $15-$15.50 per hour):  

https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/MAS5000MPLGP/JobBoard/99e1797e-3f87-42c4-83c5-9657bd30c646/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=95b1e240-b17e-4446-8bcf-f64a4b27b345

Maintenance Tech:

https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/MAS5000MPLGP/JobBoard/99e1797e-3f87-42c4-83c5-9657bd30c646/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=12cc6958-1e9f-474c-ae89-17077b619561

Greenhouse Supervisor:

https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/MAS5000MPLGP/JobBoard/99e1797e-3f87-42c4-83c5-9657bd30c646/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=d685d363-d662-4527-940d-a1b495b36738

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50 Forward Mohawk Valley is Hiring for Several Positions in Utica

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Full Time - Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

View Details at Links:

Project Coordinator - Livable Communities of Oneida County (Salary $33,000)

Service Director – 50 Forward Mohawk Valley

Mobility Specialist - 50 Forward Mohawk Valley

Program Planner – 50 Forward Mohawk Valley

50 Forward Mohawk Valley
220 Memorial Parkway
Utica, NY 13501

To Apply:

Contact Kelly Walters

 

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN EXPLORING A CAREER IN THE TRADES?

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Jump start your career in the Trades with this FREE Pre-Apprenticeship Instruction!

WHERE: MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE UTICA CAMPUS

WHEN: FEBRUARY 2ND - 15TH,  M-F / 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

What you will get:

>OSHA-30 Certification
>Gain transferable and in-demand skills
>Interview with local employers upon completion

Sign Up Today:

Contact: Brianne Nobile
315-207-6051 ext.149

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Featured Job Opportunities, Upcoming Hiring Events and Learning Opportunities - January 8, 2024

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Mark your calendars!

Featured Jobs

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/2/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/3/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/4/2024

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 1/5/2024

Hiring Events & Learning Opportunities

  • 1/8/24-Carpenter’s Local #277 is hiring both apprentice and journeyman carpenters. With lots of big construction projects coming up in the local area, this is a great opportunity to earn good money while you learn skills that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss the Apprenticeship Information Session Monday, January 8,2024 at 6 pm in the first- floor conference room at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street. Please be on time and use the Genesee Street entrance. 
  • 1/17/24-Utica Working Solutions is hosting a Mini Job Fair. From 11 am to 1 pm, you can meet with representatives from Casa Imports, Wilcor, Wolfspeed, Kelberman Center, Sturges Manufacturing,  and  Carpenters’ Local 277. There will be opportunities for warehouse workers, office staff, direct care providers, construction, and production workers just to name a few. We hope to see you then! 
  • 1/18/24-Free Northstar Computer Literacy training at 2pm on Thursday January 4th at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer.  Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word, and Excel and more. For more information call 315-867-1400. 
  • 1/19/24-Herkimer Working Solutions Mini Job Fair. From 1-3 pm at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 
  • 1/19/24-Free Introduction to Welding Training at MVCC. To enroll and for more information, visit mvcc. edu/fast or contact Terésa Fava-Schram at . 315-334-7778.
  • 1/23/24- Central Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair 11 am to 2 pm.  Check out the attached flyer and PRE-REGISTER TODAY: https://nysdolvirtual6.easyvirtualfair.com  .
  • 1/25/24-Madison County Working Solutions Career Center will be holding a Job Fair from 10 am to 12 pm at 133 N. Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Meet with representatives from Madison County businesses to find your next job or career role.  Representatives from Community Memorial Hospital, CCI Companies, Carpenter’s Local 277, Colgate University, Oneida Nation Enterprises, HP Hood, The Arc of Madison/ Cortland Counties, Oneida Health, Madison County Personnel, YMCA Tri-Valley, and Morrisville State College will be there. We hope you will too! 
  • 1/26/24-Oneida County is hosting a Job Fair from 9 am to 12 pm at the Oneida County Office Building, 1st Floor, 800 Park Avenue Utica. Call 315-798-3691 for more information. 
  • 1/30/24-RADAR Job Fair 11 am to 1 pm. Connect with businesses in Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties.  Register today at https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xmg0l8  . Jobseekers select “Attendee”.
  • Starting this month:  Herkimer BOCES will be hosting English as a Second Language classes at Herkimer Working Solutions every Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm. They will also be hosting classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:30 at the Herkimer BOCES Remington Complex in the Adult Literacy Office. Classes are free and no appointment is necessary to attend, individuals do not have to attend every class in order to participate. If people are interested in learning more, they can contact Hanka Grabovica at 315-867-2085 or
  • Spring Training!- Get on the fast track to a new career with MVCC’s Free FastTrack Career Exploration. Robotic, Automation and Manufacturing, Welding, Certified Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Cybersecurity, NYS Security Guard Certificate. To enroll and for more information, visit mvcc.edu/fast or contact Terésa Fava-Schram at .
  • February and March--Women’s Employment and Resource Center is offering free computer skills training to unemployed and under employed women who are actively seeking work. Call or email to reserve a spot. (315)724-1718 ext. 104 ;
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WKTV 2 “Back 2 Work” Job Opportunities - Jan. 8, 2024

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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 "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center

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Monday January 8, 2024 

Job Title: Retail Stocking Team Supervisor                                         City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, for a discount clothing store. Duties: Lead merchandise progression process including receiving deliveries, unloading and sorting cartons, processing merchandise, and flowing goods to the sales floor.

Requirements: At least 1 year of supervisory experience within an off-price, big box or a specialty environment. Ability to work a full-time schedule including nights, weekends and holidays required.

 

Pay: $17.00-$19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # DF7462648

 

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Monday January 8, 2024 

Job Title: Car Detailer                                                                          City: New Hartford, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for car rental agency. Duties: Clean, sanitize, and vacuum vehicle interior.  Wash, clean and dry the vehicle's exterior. May transport customers to and from the branches. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations or at-fault accidents in the past 3 years. No drug or alcohol related conviction on driving record in the past 5 years.

 

Pay: $16.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF7462725

           

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Tuesday January 9, 2024 

Job Title: Youth Advocate                                                                    City:  Utica, NY

 

Full time for program that helps students graduate from high school.  Duties: Meet regularly with students to review grades, attendance, social skills, and future plans and connect students with tutoring services.  Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, valid NYS driver’s license, and 2+ years of relevant experience in human services, youth development, mentoring, workforce development or a related field.

Pay: $15.00-$21.85/hour. Benefits                                                        Job Order # DF7469555

 

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Tuesday January 9, 2024

Job Title: Senior Marketing Communications Specialist                                 City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for a supplier to the semiconductor, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Duties: Develop and execute integrated marketing communications campaigns. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in communications, advertising, public relations, marketing, or a related field and 3 years of related experience; experience in corporate marketing and employer branding is preferred.

Pay: $56,000-$75,000. Benefits                                                             Job Order # DF7466173

 

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Wednesday January 10, 2024

Job Title: Home Care Aide                                                                   City: Oneida, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a home healthcare agency. Duties: Assist clients with activities of daily living.  Requirements: Must be 18 or older with a reliable vehicle & valid driver's license. If you have had at least 3 months of previous caregiving experience in the last three years, you may qualify to become a PCA through the company’s free one-day alternative competency training class.

Pay: $17.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF7464365

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Wednesday January 10, 2024

Job Title: Accounts Payable Associate                                                City: Herkimer, NY

 

Full time, for a human services agency. Duties: Sort, code and enter accounts payable data. Verify and process vendor invoices, check requests and employee travel reimbursements. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; or Associates degree and four years of accounting/auditing experience, or 6 years of progressive accounting/auditing experience.

 

Pay: Starts at $18.50/hour. Benefits                                                     Job Order # DF7458196

 

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Thursday January 11, 2024

Job Title: LPN                                                                                      City: Rome, NY           

 

Full time for a dialysis center. Duties: Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role is all about the relationships and the bond you will create with the patients and their families. Requirements: Dialysis experience preferred. Applicant must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Current state nursing license required.

 

Pay: $16.21-$29.71/hour. Benefits.                                                      Job Order# DF7460217 

 

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Thursday January 11, 2024

Job Title: Accountant                                                                           City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a federal government agency. Job Duties: Provide professional accounting advice and assistance in the application and compliance of generally accepted accounting principles, policies, and procedures. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training.

Pay: $49,025-$98338/year. Benefits                                                      Job Order # NY1484485

 

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Friday January 12, 2024

Job Title: Buyer                                                                                   City: Cazenovia, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that manufactures precision devices. Duties: Responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and expediting of all required materials, services, and outside processes. Requirements: 1-3 years of progressive work experience in Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience working with AS9100, or ISO 9001 is preferred.

 

Pay: $65,000 - $75,000. Benefits.                                                         Job Order # DF7469961

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Friday January 12, 2024

Job Title: Custodian                                                                             City: Herkimer, NY

 

Full time for a local school. Duties: Perform building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Requirements One year of experience in building cleaning and minor maintenance activities; Or Completion of a vocational program designed to prepare an individual for building maintenance and custodian activities; Or a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training.

 Pay: $43,680/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # DF7469575  

 

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WDB Apprenticeship Newsletter - January/February 2024

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Great things are happening in our apprenticeship programs!

Read about how our participants are moving forward to good paying careers in fields they love in our January/February Apprenticeship newsletter. Plus see how you can benefit! Whether you are a business looking to partner with us, or an individual looking to jump start your career, we have programs that can help. Contact us about eligibility.

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New Oneida County Civil Service examinations have been issued within the Aging Services series

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Application Deadline: February 2, 2024

Learn More at links:

Aging Services Coordinator #60-833 (OC)
Aging Services Program Administrator #61-204 (OC)

Examination Date: March 23, 2024

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/exams

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The American Red Cross is looking for a Donor Center Phlebotomist - Training Provided - in New Hartford

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"Why Choose Us?"


"As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good."

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Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions Newsletter - January 2024

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Don't miss our January newsletter!

We have a new staff member to introduce you to and lots of workforce news and success stories to tell you about. Plus we're sharing new free learning and training opportunities, local hiring events and more...

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The Home Ownership Center is looking for a Residential Construction Coordinator in Utica

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The HomeOwnershipCenter is looking for someone who is motivated and enthusiastic about helping to revitalize the communities we serve.

The Residential Construction Coordinator provides assistance to property owners in determining housing rehabilitation needs, estimating costs, preparing bid documents, selecting contractors, and Themonitoring rehabilitation projects.

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Upcoming Hiring Events, Featured Jobs and Free Training Events- January 2, 2024

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We've got great opportunities to share with you to start the new year!

Featured Jobs

The Workforce Development Board is Hiring Case Managers!

MVEDD is hiring!

Herkimer County Highway Department is hiring a Laborer

Oneida County Civil Service Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/18/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/19/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/20/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/21/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/26/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/27/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/28/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/29/2023

 

Events and Opportunities

Get 2024 off to a great start with free trainings, career exploration, job fairs, and more. Here are some upcoming events to get you started:

• 1/4/24 -Free Northstar Computer Literacy training at 2pm on Thursday January 4th at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer. Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. For more information call 315-867-1400. 
• 1/8/24-Carpenter’s Local #277 is hiring both apprentice and journeyman carpenters. With lots of big construction projects coming up in the local area, this is a great opportunity to earn good money while you learn skills that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss the Apprenticeship Information Session Monday, January 8,2024 at 6 pm in the first- floor conference room at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street. Please be on time and use the Genesee Street entrance. 
• 1/17/24-Utica Working Solutions is hosting a Mini Job Fair. From 11 am to 1 pm, you can meet with representatives from Casa Imports, Wilcor, Wolfspeed, Kelberman Center, Sturges Manufacturing, and Carpenters’ Local 277. There will be opportunities for warehouse workers, office staff, direct care providers, construction, and production workers just to name a few. We hope to see you then! 
• 1/19/24-Herkimer Working Solutions Mini Job Fair. From 1-3 pm at Herkimer Working Solutions, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Stay tuned for more information.
• 1/19/24-Free Introduction to Welding Training at MVCC. To enroll and for more information, visit mvcc. edu/fast or contact Terésa Fava-Schram at . 315-334-7778. 
• 1/25/24-Madison County Working Solutions Career Center will be holding a Job Fair from 10 am to 12 pm at 133 N. Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Meet with representatives from Madison County businesses to find your next job or career role. Representatives from Community Memorial Hospital, CCI Companies, Carpenter’s Local 277, Colgate University, Oneida Nation Enterprises, HP Hood, The Arc of Madison/ Cortland Counties, Oneida Health, Madison County Personnel, YMCA Tri-Valley and Morrisville State College will be there. We hope you will too! 
Spring Training!- Get on the fast track to a new career with MVCC’s Free FastTrack Career Exploration. Robotic, Automation and Manufacturing, Welding, Certified Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technician, Cybersecurity, NYS Security Guard Certificate. To enroll and for more information, visit mvcc.edu/fast or contact Terésa Fava-Schram at .
• February and March--Women’s Employment and Resource Center is offering free computer skills training to unemployed and under employed women who are actively seeking work. Call or email to reserve a spot. (315)724-1718 ext. 104 ; . 

Free online training for the NYS Department of Labor

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Workforce Development Board Holiday Hours 2023

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The Workforce Development Board offices at 209 Elizabeth St., Utica will be closed Monday, December 25th through Monday January 1st.

 

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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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Plus you can chat with an Employment Counselor!

Dec 18

11 am Advanced Resume/Skills Based Resume Writing
1 pm Virtual Career Center
1 pm Transferrable Skills

Dec 19

11 am Civil Service
11 am SUNY UCAWD-Remote Academic & Workforce Dev. Programming
1 pm Pursuing College/Occupational Licensing after a Criminal Record

Dec 20

11 am Building & Using your LinkedIn Profile
1 pm Employment Incentives for Govt Jobs: What Disabled Job Seekers Need to Know
1 pm Career Assessment and Exploration

Dec 21

11 am Interviewing Techniques
11 am Spanish: Resume Development
1 pm Using Age to Your Advantage

Dec 22

11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor
1 pm Communication Skills

Go here to learn more and see more valuable opportunities from the NYS Department of Labor

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New Oneida County Civil Service examinations: Office Support Services series

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See details at links.

Court Reporter #86-360 (OC)
Secretary #64-795 (OC)

Application Deadline: January 18, 2024

Examination Date: March 2, 2024

https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/exams

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Diamond Mountain Mining LTD has a full time position in their crystal sales department in Little Falls

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The Crystal Sales Studio Assistant is a full time position. This role serves as a customer service and administrative/office assistant, supporting our online live streaming ("live sales") and general business operations at the Diamond House 35-40 hours per week. The Crystal Sales Studio Assistant must be local to Little Falls, NY and be able to provide their own transportation.

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Deena Bak

Company Website:

https://www.diamondmountainmining.com/

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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.

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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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209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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