Now Hiring: Job Openings in Merrick

Unemployment in both Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead increased slightly in November, according to statistics recently released by the state Department of Labor.

The town unemployment rate for the month was 7.3 percent, up from 7.1 percent in October. It was also 7.0 percent in November 2009. In Nassau, the unemployment rate rose to 7 percent, up from 6.8 percent in October and 6.7 percent in November 2009.

Those numbers aren't too pretty, but there are jobs out there – several right here in Merrick. Here are a few openings around town:

Advance Auto Parts

• Position: General Manager
• Employee type: Full-time
• Requirements: 3-5 years of demonstrated success as a retail store manager, strong desire and capability to manage weekly and monthly P&L responsibilities, entrepreneurial spirit, high energy, and a willingness to be constantly challenged, drive and initiative to get the job done while enjoying meaningful rewards and genuine appreciation for great results, knowledge of building and retaining a strong team within the retail industry, strong planning and organizational skills, capacity and desire to grow professionally into positions of higher responsibility, high school diploma or GED.
• Source: snagajob.com

Private Family

• Position: Nanny
• Employee type: Full-time
• Requirements: First-aid, CPR.
• Source: sittercity.com

HomeGoods

• Position: Coordinator
• Employee type: Part-time
• Requirements: Minimum age for work is 16 (for summer and in-school youth), high school diploma/GED preferred, except for summer/in-school youth
• Source: snagajob.com

Law Firm

• Position: Bilingual Legal Assistant
• Employee type: Part-time
• Requirements: 2-5 years legal secretary experience, bilingual, available for immediate employment.
• Source: ebay classifieds

Annie Sez

• Position:  Retail Assistant Manager
• Employee type: Full-time
• Requirements: Ability to multi-task, excellent communication and organization skills, prior retail management experience of 2 year or more, ability to motivate and lead a sales staff, demonstrates a high level of energy and initiative.
• Source: careerbuilder.com

AT&T

• Position: Assistant Store Manager
• Employee type: Full-time
• Requirements:  Two years sales/customer service experience in the telecommunications or related industry, two years progressive sales experience in the telecommunications and/or retail industry, ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends and holidays.
• Source: linkedin.com

TD Bank

• Position: Teller
• Employee type: Part-time
• Requirements: Prior cash handling experience, superior customer service and communication skills, general math skills, flexibility with your work availability for afternoon, evening and weekend hours.
• Source: jobsinnewyork.com