LOCAL JOBS: Palos Park Parks & Rec, Durbin's, Alsip Park District, Symphony of Crestwood, Mercy Circle

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Palos Park Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a full-time parks and recreation director to manage and direct the activities and facilities of community based recreation activities and programs. The director will develop and promote a broad spectrum of diverse activities and services for all segments, groups, ages and interest levels of the community which includes large areas of unincorporated areas. Current facilities include one recreation building and the corresponding grounds known as the Village Green, as well as Centennial Park. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Five years parks and supervisory experience required, especially planning and supervising quality community events. A Certified Park and Recreation Professional preferred. Send resume, thoughtful cover letter, salary history and references to: Richard Boehm, Village Manager, at the Village of Palos Park, 8999 West 123rd Street Palos Park, IL 60464 or to info@palospark.org. Learn more about the job here. Palos Park Parks and Recreation is also looking for a part-time building attendant and energetic program instructors. Check out the other available jobs.

The Chicago Park District is accepting applications for summer lifeguards. Lifeguards earn $14.25, plus a sense of pride and accomplishment. To be employed as a summer lifeguard in 2017 applicants must be 16 or older by July 1, 2017 and have a Chicago Park District Lifeguarding Card, valid through 2017 (given after passing the lifeguard swim test). American Red Cross Lifeguarding certificate, or equivalent, including various components and valid through 2017, is also required. NEW APPLICANTS are required to complete the American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Training Class ($35 fee is required). Chicago lifeguards must residents of Chicago and proof of registry is required upon hiring. Get the lifeguard application process started and learn more about the requirements.

The Village of Tinley Park is hiring a part-time firefighter.

Symphony of Crestwood, 14255 Cicero Ave., is hiring food service works. For more information, call 708-371-0400, or visit their website.

Mercy Circle, 3659 W. 99th Street, Chicago, is hiring food service workers and cooks. College and high school students are welcome to apply. For more information, call 773-253-3600.

Summer jobs are available for Chicago residents ages 14-24. Visit One Summer Chicago to learn more.

Morgan Park Academy is looking for an early education teacher to join the lower level school for the 2017-18 school year. The early learning program nurtures the social, emotional, and academic development of each child. A team of teachers leads the early learning center classrooms and collaborates regularly with our kindergarten teams. A desire to work in a team-based collaborative classroom is essential. Two to five years of teaching experience is preferred, although not a requirement for application. A Master’s degree, early childhood certification, or a teaching credential is desirable. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer health, dental, vision, retirement plan options, as well as a matching retirement plan. MPA is an equal opportunity employer. Read up on the job. Email resume and cover letter to careers@morganparkacademy.org.

IBEW Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association is accepting new applicants for the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust’s communications program. Registration for the communications program will take place at IBEW-NECA Technical Institute, 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip. All applications must be made in person between 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, through March 30. Read about the documents you need to bring and what the program requires.

Alsip Park District has a number of part-time openings, including a bartender, line cooks and wait staff, as well as seasonal concessions, pool attendant, adult and girls softball site supervisor, youth soccer supervisor and scorekeeper, and MORE. Some of these positions have application deadlines, so apply today. Visit the park district to download an applications and for available jobs.

Durbin’s is looking for waitstaff at is Midlothian location at 14753 S. Cicero Ave. Apply within.

Booth Orthodontics in Homer Glen is hiring for a full-time front desk receptionist.

JOB FAIRS

Moraine Valley Community College Spring Job Fair, 2 to 5 p.m., March 30. Employers are invited to tap into and network with a diverse workforce.

Will County Workforce Services Division Job Fair -- Area job seekers are invited to attend a weekly job fair hosted by the Workforce Services Division of Will County and the Illinois Department of Employment Security from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Joliet. Among the positions employers will be looking to fill are certified medical assistants, forklift operators, home care aide/homemaker, installation technician trainees, machine operators, medical receptionist, production laborers, transportation aide, warehouse material handler and warehouse workers.

Alsip Chamber Job Fair, 4 p.m. April 11, Apollo Recreation Center, 12521 S. Kostner, Alsip.

Take a look at these new jobs posted on the Patch Jobs Board:

Staples Business Advantage is looking for an outside business consultant in B2B Sales (Oak Lawn).

Cloud Gate in LaGrange is actively seeking five additional self-motivated individuals for our Sales & Marketing teams this summer! These are competitive positions that start on the ground floor but offer advancement throughout. May grads encouraged to apply.

C&K Trucking in Chicago Ridge needs an office admin/receptionist for its corporate office. This is a fast growing regional trucking company with terminals through the midwest and east.

Big Bus Chicago on Chicago’s South Side is looking for a tour bus drive

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