Now Hiring: Open Positions in Merrick

The unemployment rate on Long Island may be lower–6.7 percent in June–than the national unemployment rate, which is hovering near 10 percent, but there are still plenty of Merokeans out there searching for a paycheck.

If you are one of them, to make your life a bit easier, Patch has scoured through the thousands of "Work at Home–Make $1,000 a Day!" job ads online and pulled out a bunch that offer real employment opportunities.  The following positions are all located in Merrick:

E-Commerce

• Position: Product Manager
• Employee type: Full-time
• Requirements: College degree preferred and or minimum two years related experience.​ Must have moderate to advanced knowledge of HTML, Photoshop and Dreamweaver (or related web design programs). Knowledge of SEM and SEO a plus.
• Source: Monster.com

North Merrick UFSD

• Position: Physical Education, Orchestra Teachers
• Employee type: Full-time
• Requirements: E-mail resume, cover letter, and certification to Beth L. Friedman at bfriedma@nmerrick.org.
• Source: Monster.com

Early Childhood Education Center

• Position: Assistant Teachers/After School Aides
• Employee type: TBD
• Requirements: Assistant teachers must have a high school diploma with two years experience caring for children. CDA credential preferred.
• Source: Craigslist.com

HomeGoods

• Position: Store Detective
• Employee type: TBD
• Requirements: A strong desire for a career in retail loss prevention, the ability to work independently, good written and verbal communication skills, experience in retail loss prevention/store operations or a criminal justice background is a plus. Some travel required.
• Source: Monster.com

The Vine-Wine Bar

• Position: Wait Staff and Bartenders
• Employee type: TBD
• Requirements: Knowledge of wine a plus
• Source: Craigslist.com

HomeGoods

• Position: Sales/ Merchandise Associate
• Employee type: Part-time
• Requirements: Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, good verbal skills, capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Source: Snagajob.com

Merrick Restaurant

• Position: Wait Staff
• Employee type: Part-time
• Requirements: Must have bartending experience and wine knowledge.
• Source: Craigslist.com

Titans Fitness

• Position: Personal Trainer/Boxing Trainer
• Employee type: TBD
• Requirements: Must have or be willing to take AED and CPR certifications, must have their own liability insurance.
• Source: Craigslist.com

Massage Envy

• Position: Sales Associate/Front Desk
• Employee type: Full-time/Part-time
• Requirements: Prior membership sales experience preferred, high school grad (or GED) a must. Must be computer friendly and have great communication skills.
• Source: Craigslist.com

Electrical Contractor

• Position: Electrician
• Employee type: TBD
• Requirements: Must have own tools and valid driver's license.
•  Source: Craigslist.com

Know of a job opening in Merrick?  Send an e-mail with the details to ryan@patch.com and we will include it in next week's listings.