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Full-time temporary position (2-4 years) - $65,000 - $70,000 with Benefits

Job Overview:
This position is responsible for managing planning and community development related projects within MVEDD.

Job Responsibilities:
• Assume management responsibility for assigned projects, services and activities.
• Perform contract administration and negotiation functions; coordinate work with consultants.
• Assists with general marketing and visibility of the organization, builds and maintains key relationships and supports the Executive Director in identifying business and funding opportunities.
• This position reports directly to the Executive Director and does related work as required.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings.
• Maintains the organization's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Assists in new programming and policy development and implementation, including external partnerships.
• Creates the semi-annual performance progress reports on all EDA, NBRC and other state and federally funded grants as required.
• Further develops the comprehensive planning and assessment related programming within MVEDD.
• Fosters improved collection and use of industry data for strategic decisions and storytelling.
• Supports creation of financial reports and projects budgets as required.
• Contributes to short and long-term strategic planning and the identification of potential new
• funding opportunities.
• Assists with responding to grant proposals, with particular focus on state and federal proposals.
• Manages external grant funded projects, including reporting and ensuring all deliverables and timelines are met.
• Further develops planning related projects and programs, including expanding comprehensive planning services and assessments for municipalities.

Job Qualifications:

Education/Experience:
• Master’s Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree (required) in planning, public policy, business or related field
• Five years of experience in economic development, planning, or related field
Communication Skills:
• Effective written and verbal communication skills include public speaking
• Ability to interpret instructional documents as they relate to NYSERDA programs

Mathematical Skills:
• Basic math functions such as add, subtract, divide, and multiply

Other Skills:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated, excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Work Hours:
• Position will include regional travel and evening meetings

Salary:
• $65,000 - $70,000
• Company paid health, vision and dental, retirement, and holidays
• Vacation, personal, and sick time

Please email cover letter and resume to Executive Director, Stephen R. Smith @

Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. 26 West Main St., PO Box 69, Mohawk, NY 13407

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We have a lot of valuable new opportunities and hiring events to share with you in our January newsletter!

PLUS - We're sharing some great success stories this month too!

• In person and virtual job fairs
• Free learning/training opportunities
• New job/career opportunities and lots more!

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Immediate Openings
Great Benefits
Salary Starting at $36,524

You're invited to take a Tour - and have an On-the-Spot Interview:

Saturday, 1/14/23 10am-2pm
Tuesday, 1/17/23 4pm-7pm
Thursday, 1/19/23 6pm-9pm

WHERE: 120 Base Rd., Oriskany, NY

Wish to apply today?

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Check out these valuable workshops you can take online this month for FREE!

Resume Development, Networking, Communication, Interviewing, Career Assessment, Public Speaking and MANY MORE!

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To learn more about these Job Opportunities and How to Apply, GO HERE and type in the Job Order #

Job Title: Warehouse Picker/Packer City: Oriskany, NY

Full time for a publishing house distribution center. Duties: Picks and pack books and other items in a state-of-the-art distribution facility Requirements: Must be physically capable of performing all aspects of the job. Training will be provided.

Pay: $14.00-$15.00/hour. Benefits. Job Order # NY1446048

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Job Title: Office Manager City: Rome, NY

Full time a company that manufactures customized machinery. Duties: Act as receptionist and answer phones, enter sales orders, perform all aspects of Accounts Payable and Receivable. Requirements: Some college and 5 years of experience preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with manufacturing software a plus.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # NY1446085

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Job Title: Executive/Marketing Assistant City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for a company that sells and distributes office supplies. Duties: Create sales flyers, develop E-marketing and social media campaigns, and assist with website content. Requirements: Associate's degree OR six months to one-year related experience and/or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # NY1446039

Happy New Year! See who's looking to Hire You today!

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Featured Hiring Events

NYS Department of Labor’s next in-person job fair will be Wednesday January 18th from 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501. 

NYS Department of Labor’s next Central/Mohawk Valley Virtual Career Fair will be on Tuesday January 24th from 11 am to 2 pm. Stay tuned for more information!

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Office Hours for Christmas Day (Observed) and New Year's Day (Observed).

The Workforce Development Board Offices, located at 209 Elizabeth St., Utica, NY, will be closed from Monday, December 26, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

All Working Solutions Locations will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holiday and on Monday, January 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year holiday.

To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply, GO HERE and type in the Job Order #

Job Title: Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1                             City: Utica, NY

Full time for the State Department of Transportation. Duties: Participate in training to operate heavy equipment. Perform regular maintenance crew work. including flagging, picking up litter and doing other heavy physical labor activities. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Must attain a CDL permit within three (3) months of appointment.

Pay: $45,473/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1445378

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Job Title: HVAC Technician                                                                 City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a company that provides home services including plumbing, heating, electrical and septic. Duties: Install, maintain, and repair furnaces, boilers, roof top units, and more.  Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and a clean CDL A license.  Must possess your own service hand tools, company supplies specialty tools. Proper thermostat and low voltage wiring knowledge is required.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1445444

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Wednesday December 28, 2022

Job Title: Home Health Aide                                                                             City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for an assisted living community. Duties: Administer personal care, assist with daily activities, and help maintain a safe and clean environment. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Good time management skills and a professional appearance are a must.

Pay: $13.20/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1445247

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Job Title: Project Engineer                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a company that processes metal alloys. Duties: Assist with development of concepts for process optimization and process automation. Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred, Associates degree with appropriate experience may be considered. Two years of Industry experience preferred.

Experience in Elan manufacturing, 5s, and Project Management a plus.

Pay: Negotiable based on experience. Benefits.                                 Job Order # NY1445618

HOC is hiring in Utica, NY

CURRENT OPENINGS

Intake and Loan Specialist 

Home Advisor (Housing Counseling and Education)

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Come and meet with the Student Transportation of America at the Herkimer Working Solutions on Thursday, December 29th!

WHEN:  From 10:00am -  Noon

Location: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350

For more information, call: 315-867-1400

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These great local companies are hiring now. Click the links to see who's looking to HIRE YOU today.

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Hiring Events - Save the Date:

• The NYS Department of Labor’s next in-person job fair will be Wednesday January 18th from 11:00am to 1:00 pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501.
• The NYS Department of Labor’s next Virtual Career Fair will be on Tuesday January 24th. We’ll be teaming up with the Central NY Region again in January.

Stay tuned for more information!

To learn more about these job opportunities and how to apply GO HERE and type in the Job Order #.

Job Title: Warehouse Manager                                                             City: Utica, NY

Full time for a wholesale food distributor. Duties: Receive orders into stock. pick orders for shipment, route trucks, and keep inventory.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and one year of management or other related experience preferred. Will train a candidate with the right background. Must have a valid NY State Driver's License.

$46,800-$49,920/year. Benefits.                                                             Job Order # NY1444714

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Job Title: Manufacturing Production Operator                             City: Canastota, NY

Full time positions with a precision machine shop. Openings on both first and second shift. Duties: Program, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and 2 years of CNC experience preferred.  Previous experience with Mazak Mazatrol software is preferred. Willing to train the right candidates.

Pay: $18.00-$30.00/hour based on experience. Benefits.                       Job Order # NY1444806                                                                                                           

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Job Title: Office/Administrative Assistant                                             City:  Sherrill, NY

Full time for a local distribution company. Duties: Data entry, customer service, communication via email and telephone.  Requirements: Experience with Microsoft Office is very helpful. Company is willing to hire a trainee and offer full training.  Company is very flexible regarding work hours.

Pay: Negotiable based on experience. Benefits.                                   Job Order# NY1444894

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Job Title: Wellness Coordinator                                                           City: Utica, NY

Full time for program serving the local senior community.  Duties: Coordinate programs designed to optimize health and quality of life for people 50+. by providing resources to empower people to remain healthy and active. Requirements: Associates degree and one year of experience working with community-based programs.

Pay: $36,000/year. Benefits                                                                   Job Order # NY1444859

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Job Title: Truck Driver                                                                          City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a company that distributes camping equipment and other products to retailers in the vacation industry. Duties: Deliver products to resort locations throughout the Northeast. No driving in New York City or Long Island. Requirements: Must have clean, NYS, Class B license and must be able to drive out of state.

Pay: Negotiable based on experience. Benefits.                                   Job Order # NY1444812

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CONMED Corporation has several job opportunities in Utica

Danfoss USA is hiring Production Operators in Utica

50 Forward Mohawk Valley is hiring a Volunteer Program Specialist and a Wellness Coordinator

50 Forward Mohawk Valley (formerly Parkway Center) is a non-profit organization, who mission is to provide programs and services to individuals 50+, empowering them to live healthy and vibrant lives. 50 Forward MV is the sponsor agency for the Oneida County AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Volunteer Resource Center. Way 2 Go Herkimer and Oneida County and a partner in the Livable Communities Oneida County initiative.

See details and how to apply for the Volunteer Program Specialist position.

See details and how to apply for the Wellness Coordinator position.

Location Herkimer Working Solutions - 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY

Job Seekers: The NYS Department of Labor offers valuable online workshops and career resources every week for FREE. See what's happening this week:

Go here to learn more/how to sign up and more upcoming workshops!

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Hiring Event

Mini Job Fair at Utica Working Solutions December 14, 2022