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Job fairs
Durham County Social Services (DSS) will hold a Job Fair on Saturday, August 5, 10am–3pm, at 414 E Main St. The Family Economic Independence Services Division is looking to hire income maintenance caseworker II positions for various public-assistance programs. You must register to be considered; the first 100 eligible contenders will be interviewed. The minimum job requirements are: at least of year of experience as an income-maintenance caseworker OR a degree from an accredited college/university OR an associates degree and at least 2 years of paraprofessional, clerical, or other public contact experience OR a high school diploma and at least 5 years of paraprofessional, clerical, or other public contact experience. The job benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits; paid maternal/paternal leave; onsite wellness clinic and gym; sign on bonus; and hybrid work schedules. Click here to register.
Opportunities
This is hiring season for the North Carolina State Parks. Most are looking to hire temporary (seasonal) workers for jobs that will last from 6 to 10 months. Click on the links to learn about the job duties and other information that will help you to decide whether to put in an application.
Eno River State Park (6101 Cole Mill Rd, Durham)
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General utility workers (40 hours/week, $12/hour)
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Park technicians (40 hours/week, $14/hour)
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Weekend office assistants (8 to 10 hours/week, $12/hour).
Permanent jobs are snatched up quickly, but the NC Office of State Human Resources’ Online Job Application System allows you to set up an account and get job alerts. Click here for more info.
Falls Lake State Recreation Area (13304 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest)
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General utility workers (40 hours/week, $14/hour)
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Park technicians (40 hours/week, $14/hour).
Permanent jobs are snatched up quickly, but the NC Office of State Human Resources’ Online Job Application System allows you to set up an account and get job alerts. Click here for more info.
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area (280 State Park Rd, Apex)
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General utility workers (up to 40 hours/week, $14/hour)
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Park attendants/ticket booth operators (up to 40 hours/week, $12/hour)
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Visitor Center office attendants (16 hours over the weekends,/$14/hour).
Permanent jobs are snatched up quickly, but the NC Office of State Human Resources’ Online Job Application System allows you to set up an account and get job alerts. Click here for more info.
William B Umstead State Park (8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh)
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General utility workers (40 hours/week, $12/hour).
Permanent jobs are snatched up quickly, but the NC Office of State Human Resources’ Online Job Application System allows you to set up an account and get job alerts. Click here for more info.
Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) is looking to hire adults who enjoy working with kids ages 5 to 12, for their After School, Intersession, Fun Day, and Summer Camp programs. They’ll be expected to help with homework and lead games, arts and crafts, and special projects. After School hours are 2:30–6pm; Intersession, Fun Day, and Summer Camp hours are 7:30am–6pm. Here are the open positions:
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Senior program assistant—part time, up to 25 hours/week, $18.53/hour (no benefits)
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Program assistant—part time, up to 25 hours/week, $17.40/hour (no benefits)
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Bus driver—part time, up to 25 hours/week, $19.73 (no benefits).
Click here for more info and to put in your application.
DPR is also looking to hire an historic site interpreter for its Cultural Heritage Unit. The ideal candidate will be familiar with local and state history, be comfortable with public speaking or leading tours, and should enjoy storytelling and teaching. This is a part-time weekend job, 10 hours/week at West Point on the Eno (5101 N Roxboro St). The pay is $15.92/hour (no benefits). DPR also needs to hire a program assistant, who will also work at West Point on the Eno. This person will have similar duties to those of the historic interpreter, but will work 19 hours/week on weekdays and Saturdays or Sundays at a rate of $17.40/hour (no benefits). Write to cassandra.bennett@durhamnc.gov or caitlin.avinger@durhamnc.gov for more info.
DPR has openings for those who’d like to work in the DPR Aquatics program, either at the Edison Johnson (500 W Murray Ave) or Campus Hills (2000 S Alston Ave) indoor pools. Here are the open positions:
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Water safety instructor—part time, $17.99–20.25/hour (no benefits)
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Senior lifeguard—part time, $19.16–21.56/hour (no benefits).
Click here for more info and to put in your application.
GoDurham is looking to hire bus operators (applicants must be at least age 21 with a class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit. They also need data specialists to help in the areas of planning and scheduling. Click here for more info, to watch a promotional video, and to put in your application.
Websites for job-seekers
If you’re looking for work, check these resources, not once, but at least three times a week:
NCWORKS
City of Durham
Durham County
State of North Carolina
Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)—mostly part-time jobs
Raleigh Craigslist (also serves Durham)
Jobs listed by a number of staffing agencies
Individual employers
Amazon (e-commerce retail seller/fulfillment center)
Aramark (food, facilities, and uniform services)
3 Yadkin St
Burlington Stores (retail)
1515 N Pointe Dr • 5430 New Hope Commons Dr
Cintas (corporate uniforms and business services/products)
1003 Twin Creeks Ct
Duke Health (Duke University Medical Center/Duke Regional Hospital)
Duke University
705 Broad St (Duke Human Resources)
Durham Bulls
409 Blackwell St
Durham Public Schools
511 Cleveland St
Durham Technical Community College
1637 E Lawson St, White Bldg, Room 1-160 (Durham Tech Human Resources)
Eli Lilly (pharmaceutical manufacturer)
manufacturing plant is scheduled to open in 2023 in RTP (off TW Alexander Dr)
Google (technology and internet provider)
200 Morris St
Merck (biopharmaceutical manufacturer)
5325 Old Oxford Rd
North Carolina Central University
Spectrum (internet and cable TV provider)
5446-A New Hope Commons Dr
Streets at Southpoint (retail shopping mall)
6910 Fayetteville Rd
Target (retail superstore)
4037 Hwy 15-501 • 8210 Renaissance Pkwy
Whole Foods (grocery store)
621 Broad St