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  • September 18, 2024

    Join Our Team as an Automotive Detail Specialist!Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for keeping vehicles in top-notch condition? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? As a Detail Specialist at Alaska Auto Rental, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that our rental vehicles are impeccably clean and ready for our valued renters. Position: Automotive Detail SpecialistLocation: Valdez, AlaskaPay Rate: $19-$23/hour DOESchedule flexibility & weekend availability is required for this position. Why Join Us?Competitive CompensationPaid Time Off: Enjoy the flexibility of taking paid time off for a healthy work-life balance.Health Benefits: Take advantage of health benefits to support your well-being.401K Program: Plan for your future with our 401K program.Exceptional Workplace Culture: At Alaska Auto Rental, we take pride in fostering an exceptional workplace culture. We believe in collaboration, positivity, and creating an environment where every team member feels valued. Join a team that encourages growth, and makes coming to work each day an enjoyable experience.Professional & Leadership Training: Enhance your skills and advance your career with our comprehensive training programs.Internal Advancement OpportunitiesCharitable Donations Matching Program: Be part of our commitment to giving back to the community.Employee Discounts on Products and Services Responsibilities:Ensure vehicle cleaning procedures and standards are followed.Clean/detail vehicles interiors (remove trash, vacuum, shampoo, clean surfaces & glass)Maintain Inventory of detail bay cleaning supplies and equipment.Wash/detail vehicle interior and exteriors.Follow key-handling procedures to ensure vehicle keys are stored properly and keys stay secure.Maintain a clean and organized work environment.Transport vehicles in a safe and legal manner throughout the state of Alaska.Create and oversee facility cleaning plans.Thoroughly inspect vehicles to document any damages.Oversee and perform check in and check out procedures on vehicles.Wash/detail vehicle exteriors.Prepare vehicles for rent.Perform basic computer data entry and recording.Follow key-handling procedures to ensure vehicle keys are stored properly.Work as a team with other employees to achieve assigned tasks and business goals.Assist in facility maintenance, organization, and cleaning.Oversee fleet repair and maintenance through communication with appropriate channels.Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner.Desired Qualifications:Must have at least 3 years driving experience, a current driver’s license, and driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier.Must be able to drive long distances.Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.Must provide a copy of driving record.Must be able to work varying shifts and schedules, including weekends.Must be punctual.Must perform the physical demands of the position, including walking, crouching, bending, and standing for extended periods.Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.Must consistently display a positive attitude.Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Must possess good problem solving skills.Must possess good basic math skills.Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills.Must be teachable by being a good listener and willing to continually learn new skills.Must be able to follow a list of instructions and complete them in order.Must be a team player, willing to solve differences cooperatively with other team members.Must own a working smartphone.Must not use tobacco or marijuana products during working hours, on company owned property, or during company sponsored events.Must be able to lift 50 lbs occasionally.If you're ready for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment, apply now to become a valued member of our team! Drive your career forward with Alaska Auto Rental!

  • September 18, 2024

    Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the second largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness. Northern Star (Pogo) LLC have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for Engineering Grads at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule. We are seeking Winter 2023/Spring 2024 Graduates to join our Two Year Graduate Program. What do we offer?Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive teamPermanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.What's the role?The Graduate Mining Engineer reports to the Mine Superintendent and the primary role is to assist the Mine Engineering team with operational and engineering requirements. This includes using site procedures and processes to conduct specific tasks under the direction of Senior Engineers, and includes working in office and / or Underground workplacesDuties include:In your first year, you will work underground as an operator on a 28 days on, 14 days off roster - learning all different positions in the mine. In the second year, you will work as an engineer in the surface offices on a 15 days on, 13 days off roster.Create mining instructions for the direction of operational activities including development instructions, drilling designs, blast plans, etc.Conduct post mining reconciliation reviews.Conduct mine area inspections to ensure mine instructions have been executed and quality aspects are in line with expectations.Conduct mine inspections / surveys to record the mine operating environmental conditions and report finding to senior operational personnel (e.g. ventilation surveys, monthly area inspections, etc.)Develop short term mining schedules and present these to the technical and operating team.Participate in daily crew safety meetingsWhat are we looking for?You'll be a highly motivated individual who will display behaviour consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.The specifics:Degree majoring in Mining Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution.Current Driver's License.Minimum 1 year relevant experience in the mining industry or proof of mine site intern work.Computer literacy Microsoft Office (extensive excel skills is a requirement).Good communication skills.Excellent data analyses skills.Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all engineering tasks.Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical. Working a 15 days on, 13 days off rotating schedule whilst in the engineering office and working a 28 days on, 14 days off roster whilst working Underground, up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.Why join us?When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/ Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

  • September 18, 2024

    Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the second largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness. Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Summer 2024 Exploration Geology Intern at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule. What do we offer?Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team.Temporary Role - Summer 2025.Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.What's the role?The Exploration Mine Geology Intern reports to the Exploration Superintendents and the primary role includes assisting with drilling operations, drill core processing and field activities. This includes other tasks and projects under guidelines and procedures set out by the Exploration Superintendents, within the Exploration Department.What are we looking for?You'll be a highly motivated individual who will display behaviour consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results (STARR), looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.Under the supervision of a Senior Geologist, you'll be completing geological logs of drilled core, assisting in field mapping and sample acquisition on Discovery properties, assisting with data interpretation, conducting inspections of drill sites and any project work that is assigned.What We are Looking for:Progressing towards an advance degree from a recognized programExtensive Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft programsAbility to work in a team environment and adapt to changing prioritiesExcellent data analysis skillsPositive attitude and commitment to the team's successDisplay a clear commitment to safety, health and responsible environmental managementMaintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.Current Driver's License The Details:Our Summer Intern program aims to develop the skills and knowledge you have obtained via your studies in a practical, hands-on program. We will look to offer relevant and valuable work experience with networking opportunities with our current workforce and other students in our programs. Interns will start in May and work a 2 weeks on, 1 week off roster throughout the summer.Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska. Why join us?When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognize the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

 

 

 

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My name is Bryan and I work with the HandShake, and my job is to provide part-time employment for qualified students during the academic year and beyond. I have contacted you because there is an opening for you at CDS and below are the lines from your potential employer:

My name is Dr. John Mazzariello and I am the Senior Director of Practice Operations at the Center for Disability Services Council - New York Chapter (CDS).

This is a virtual position which does not require you to travel to NY.

I also provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible). A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or comorbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the University. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the Director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students in the United States who have practicums at SCDD and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral interns.

You have received this email to be considered for an offer from the University Office for Students with Disabilities to work with me. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. Should you decide to accept the offer, you do not have to travel down to New York to occupy this position as we are transitioning online.

I also have over 10 years of experience working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together and I enjoy doing this. I believe everyone has the potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance.

This is a very simple employment. You will only help me mail letters, make payments at Walmart and purchase some items for the new Hybrid Teachers when needed. This employment only takes 6 hours a day and 4 times a week for $620.00

I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Canada.

You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done on my behalf. Some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for the last week of June 2020.

To be considered for this position, use your "alternate email (different from school email)" to contact your employer directly by sending an email with your details as follows:

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internship@qualityservice.com

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Bryan.

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. As part of the process, you'll request to connect with the Â鶹ąŮÍř System, which will enable you to post jobs for UAF talent. If you're stuck, check out this article: .

  1. On the left side of the navigation toolbar, click 'Schools'.
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  1. with your work email address.
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  1. From the home page, click the blue box on the left that says 'Post a Job'. Alternatively, on the left side navigation toolbar, click 'Jobs'.
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  5. Enter application start and expiration dates, then click 'Create'.
  6. For more information, review this article: How to Post a Job in Handshake.