This Week's Hiring / Career Events & Hot Jobs

PVCC Career Services

Career Development / Hiring Events & Opportunities:

• Looking for a summer job / internship (or even a longer term position; most of these employers have year-long positions)? PVCC has 30 employers recruiting at PVCC THIS Thursday, April 14, 11am-1pm in the Bolick Student Center in the Main Campus Building. This event is open to all community members so please share with friends/family who might be looking for a job!  Here's a great article about preparing for and navigating job fairs.  Bring lots of resumes!  This event is informal so you don't need to dress professionally BUT it's still a good idea to not wear jeans/t-shirts or sandals if you want to make a good impression.  Entry-level / flexible / frequent hiring employers include almost all of them!  But here are the ones we hear from the most - Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia, Chiles Family Orchard, Commonwise Home Care, Farmington Country Club, Food and Beverage Restaurant Management, Keswick Hall, Kings Dominion, Lowe's of Charlottesville, Public Lands, Raising Cane's, RoseWood Village, Skyline Tent Co., Student Services Moving & Storage Co. , Thomas Jefferson Foundation / Monticello, UVA Talent Flex Services, and Wintergreen Resort. 
• PVCC has two employers recruiting at PVCC on Tuesday, April 12 between 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.:  U.S. Navy and U.S. National Guard.  Stop by to learn about the many benefits they offer to students while in *and* after going to school.
• UVA's Apprenticeship Program is hosting an in-person Career Fair on Tuesday, April 12 (9:30-11:30am, UVA Alumni Hall, 211 Emmet St.) to showcase their program and other local employers about career opportunities in the skilled trades.  Apply to UVA's program by April 29. 
• Virginia Career Works (VCW) hosts a weekly virtual job search prep workshop on Tuesdays, at 2pm. This week's topic on April 12 is Workforce Skills. Registration required. Their Thursday, April 14, 1-3pm, Employers of the Week, are Raising Cane's and Public Lands.  Registration required.  
• CareerEco is hosting a Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities on Wednesday, April 13, 9am-6pm. There are 66 nationwide employers (some have a local presence). Registration required.
• Mark your calendar for Greene Co. Public Schools Job Fair & Career Expo on Monday, April 18, 3:15-5:30 pm.  There will be 40+ employers participating from multiple industries!  This event is open to all in the community (up until 3:15, the event is only open to William Monroe High School students).
• Transportation Security Administration is hosting an application assistance / hiring event at Northside Library on Friday, April 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.  There is a $1000 Sign-on Bonus for Full and Part time Security Officers for the Charlottesville/Albemarle Airport starting at $18.59 per hour.  RSVP requested.
• Attention aspiring Chefs.  If you're a Charlottesville resident, take advantage of Charlottesville City's Culinary Boot Camp.  Apply by April 20.
• Attention aspiring Entrepreneurs.  If you're a Charlottesville or Albemarle Co. resident, take advantage of Charlottesville City's GO Start-up program that will run April 26-30.  Apply ASAP since there are only a few spots available.  
• Attention aspiring (or current!) Women in Technology.  Charlottesville Women in Technology is hosting a Membership Launch Party on Wednesday, April 20, 5:30 p.m. at WillowTree.  Registration requested.  Meet like-minded women to network with and become involved to add to your resume.  If you can't attend the Launch Party but want to become a member (it's FREE!), click here.
• Attention aspiring (or current) Conservationists.  The 2022 Virginia Land Conservation and Greenways Conference being held in Richmond, April 27-29 is FREE for students!

Recent Jobs & Internships on CCN or Facebook
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different jobs featured each week):

• Education students / people who like to work with kids or seniors could check out the following employers at this Thursday's Summer Jobs & Internships Fair - Albemarle County Parks & Recreation, Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia, Commonwise Home Care, Farmington Country Club, Kings Dominion, Massanetta Springs Camp & Conference Center, Piedmont Virginia Community College Workforce Services, RoseWood Village, Thomas Jefferson Foundation / Monticello, SOAR365, Triple C Camp, Virginia State Parks / Conversation Americorps Program, Westview on the James, and Wintergreen Resort
• Healthcare students should consider any job that involves working with people (see above) but these employers would be specific to you at Thursday's Job Fair - Commonwise Home Care, RoseWood Village¸ UVA Talent Flex Services, UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center is on the waitlist if space opens up with their interest in hiring Access Associates as well as Loving Arms Care Inc. and Visiting Angels. 
• The City of Charlottesville seeks part-time Day Camp Counselors paying $15/hour.
• Public Lands, owned by Dicks Sporting Goods is hiring Sales Associates for their new location in Charlottesville. Pay starts at $12.50/hour ($15.50+/hour for Sales Leaders).  Talk with them at Thursday's Summer Jobs Fair or VCW's Employers of the Week (online, 1-3pm).
• The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting new TSA agents. Consider attending their upcoming recruiting event on April 15th at the Northside Library on Rio Road between 11:30 and 1:30pm. Pay starts at $18.59 and they have part-time and full-time positions available (full federal benefits given to part-time employees).
• The Arc of the Piedmont has both part-time and full-time openings for Direct Service Professionals in multiple locations starting at $15/hour. Check it out on CCN - a job listing resource open to all to use.
• Loving Arms Care seeks Caregivers/PCAs/CNAs with a starting pay of $14/hour. They are also looking for a Sales & Marketing Assistant paying $15-20/hour. To apply, please email lizhart@lovingarmscareinc.com.
• Care is There Geriatric Care Management is expanding their team! They are looking for team members; flexible hours, average of 8 hours/week.
• United Health Group is paying a $3000 sign-on bonus for their Pharmacy Technician opening!
• Scottsville Pharmacy is hiring a part-time Pharmacy Clerk
• The Center at Belvedere seeks a part-time Barista paying $11-13/hour plus tips! No experience is required.
• The Brick Oven is still looking for part-time and full-time Servers. Apply on Facebook.
• PVCC seeks a full-time Police Chief paying $65-80,000
• The Goddard School in Virginia Beach has both full-time and part-time Summer Camp Assistant Teacher openings starting at $12/hour.
• Faith Landmarks Ministries (in Richmond) is hiring for full-time and part-time Classroom Monitors and Teachers.

• Business / Accounting / Finance / Office Administration students could check out the following employers at Thursday's Summer Jobs & Internships Fair - Center for Natural Capital, Thomas Jefferson Foundation / Monticello, UVA Finance, UVA Talent Flex Services, and Wintergreen Resort.  Of course, EVERY organization hires in these areas so I wouldn’t limit your contact to just these companies.
• Attention business (or any) PVCC students interested in learning more about finance! UVAFinance has created a paid ($13/hour) summer internship for you! Talk with them at PVCC's Summer Jobs & Internships Fair on Thursday, 4/14, 11am-1pm and/or apply online. Mention the UVAFinance internship when contacted by the recruiter.
• CodeVA seeks a contract photographer. This group is based in Richmond and would involve some driving.
• The Artful Lodger is hiring a Sales & Design Associate that pays $2-21/hour 
• Ciox is hiring a Lead Medical Records Specialist to process release of information specifically medical record requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Loving Arms Care seeks a part-time Sales & Marketing Assistant paying $15-20/hour. To apply, please email lizhart@lovingarmscareinc.com.
• C'ville Styles seeks a part-time Social Media Specialist Intern with paying a stipend each semester. Check it out on CCN or apply by emailing glaeser.gretchen@gmail.com.
• Love golf *and* numbers?  First Tee - Virginia Blue Ridge is looking for a Chief of Staff & Executive Assistant to report to the Executive Director. Pay is $21-25/hr.
• Greene County Public Schools is hiring an Educational Support Level II - Front Office/Registrar paying $17,297.00 - $25,047.00/year and Substitute Teachers.  Talk with them at the Job Fair at William Monroe High School on Monday, 4/18.

• Technical jobs include the following employers at Thursday's Summer Jobs & Internships Fair - Blue Ridge Event Production (AV Tech / Lighting; on-the-job training), English Construction Co., Inc., Gaston & Wyatt LLC, Siemens Energy, UVA Talent Flex Services.  Unfortunately TechDynamism had to cancel.
• UVA Temps is hiring individuals for Temporary IT/Technical positions. A representative will be at the Summer Jobs & Internship Fair on Thursday, 4/14.  Not only do they have part-time or full-time IT Specialists positions that pay $22/hour, they also have a part-time Mechanical Technician opening to work 30 hours/week paying $20/hour in the High Energy Physics Lab.
• Jaunt seeks a full-time IT Help Desk Technician paying $20-22/hour. Learn more about that and other opportunities on their website.
• Virginia National Bank is still seeking a full-time Information Tech Specialist paying $45,000. To apply, email PVCC alum - Nick Barrett at nick.barrett@vnb.com.
• VDI is accepting applications for Micro Assembly Technicians, Quality Specialists and an Electronics Technician.  They are very willing to work around student schedules. 
• If interested in working in the Richmond area, there were three jobs posted on CCN (a job listing resource open to all to use) this week that might be of interest:  Dominion Due Diligence Group's Systems Support Level I and Delta Airport Consultants' CAD Engineering Technician and a full-time IT Technician for Faith Landmarks Ministries 

• People who enjoy physical or working outdoor jobs could check out the following employers at Thursday's Summer Jobs & Internships Fair - Albemarle County Parks & Recreation, Blue Ridge Event Production, Center for Natural Capital, Chiles Family Orchard, English Construction Co., Inc., Farmington Country Club, Gaston & Wyatt LLC, Keswick Hall, Kings Dominion, Lowe's of Charlottesville, Massanetta Springs Camp & Conference Center, Skyline Tent Co., Thomas Jefferson Foundation / Monticello, Triple C Camp, Virginia State Parks / Conversation Americorps Program, Westview on the James, Wintergreen Resort.
• The Charlottesville Tennis Pro Shop is still seeking part-time Sales Associates paying $15/hour PLUS if you learn how to string racquets (on-the-job training provided), you make an additional $10/racquet. Employee discount. Flexible scheduling. No Sunday shifts. To apply, email lewsquasher@gmail.com or drop by the shop between 2-6pm, M-F.
• Peebles Golf Cars (in Troy, VA) seeks both a part-time or full-time Seasonal Lot Attendant / Detailer paying $12-16/hour PLUS a full-time Mechanic / Installer paying $16-25/hour. Check them both out on CCN - a job listing resource open to all to use!
• UVA is seeking applicants for its Facilities Management Apprenticeship Program. Learn more at the Apprenticeship Job Fair on Tuesday, 4/12, and be sure to apply by 4/29.
• Snow's Garden Center is hiring a full-time Equipment Operator paying $14.50-$16.50/hour (DOE).
• Management Services Corporation (MSC) is seeking Grounds Workers to help upkeep their properties. They're offering a $1,000 hiring bonus.
• Harvest Moon Catering is looking for an Event Chef paying $18-25/hour.
• GO Cook, a culinary boot camp for Charlottesville City residents, is now accepting applications. Applications close on April 20th, 2022
• acac fitness & wellness centers is hiring for a number of roles including lifeguards, cooks, counselors, and housekeeping team members. Learn more on their website.
• Albemarle County Fire Rescue is hiring. Selected recruits will participate in a 10-week paid recruit school to ensure success with their department.
• Love plants and want to live at the beach?  Norfolk Botanical Garden seeks a full-time Horticulturalist, FT Assistant Horticulturalist, FT Facilities Technician, part-time Garden Guide, PT Guest Services Assistant and PT Youth Educator.