Archive for January, 2010

Lifeguards Wanted

Waterworks outdoor water park in Battle Creek Park, St. Paul.

Waterworks outdoor water park in Battle Creek Park, St. Paul.

Ramsey County is beginning to accept applications for lifeguards at the county’s six beaches and Waterworks outdoor water park for the 2010 season.  Click here for more information.

For other parks and recreation  job opportunities, click here.

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Latest Ramsey County Job Postings

rc-logo-transparent-50Ramsey County is hiring. The Ramsey County Human Resources Department has updated the list of job opportunities on our website for which Ramsey County is currently seeking applications.  New job postings include Institutional Service Worker.  You may file your application online using our easy-to-use, secure website.  You may also check the status of previously filed applications.

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Looking for a Job?

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Employment Information

MN Workforce Center

Minnesota WorkForce Centers (WFCs) provide the tools, resources and services needed for job search, career planning and training needs.

WorkForce Centers are a collaboration of partners, including the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and local community agencies. People seeking work, businesses seeking employees, students, and those looking for a first job or returning to the workforce, will find services to meet their needs, offered at no cost. Each WFC houses a Resource Area that operates similarly to a public library.   Find a location

Find a job at Minnesota Works

Available to job seekers and employers, MinnesotaWorks is an internet-based self-service system where member employers and job-seekers can find each other. Membership is encouraged because it allows full access to all the features of the system. There is no cost for membership. Job seeker members may post up to five resumes to be searched by employers. Members may also search for job openings, contact employers by email, and even apply online. Employer members may post job openings to be searched by job candidates and contact them by email.

Other Job-Seeking Options

  • JobConnect: Reaches out with an array of jobs and job leads. Works directly with employers. Offers the opportunity to subscribe to stay abreast of available jobs. Offers Career Readiness tools and workshops. Offers a weekly update called HotJobs that will assist job seekers with staying current on new openings in the job market.
  • Indeed: Indeed.com is a search engine for jobs, allowing job seekers to find jobs posted on thousands of company career sites and job boards.
  • Snag a Job: This is a great source for hourly and part-time jobs. Snag a Job connects job seekers with more than 100,000 active job listings from top employers across the country.
  • Minnesota Council of NonProfits: Where jobseekers can view hundreds of jobs that match their qualifications and employers can post their latest openings. USA Jobs- The official site of the US Federal Government is your one stop source for all Federal jobs and employment information.
  • Statejobs: State of MN jobs listings.

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Financial Help: Displaced Homeowners Housing Grant

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© Andy Dean - Fotolia.com

The Minnesota Home Ownership Center has launched a  pilot program that may assist families AFTER the foreclosure of their home with up to $2,500 to relocate and secure alternative housing. Funding for this  program has been provided by the Saint Paul Foundation Community Economic Relief Fund.

For now, homeowners being displaced must have owned in Dakota, Ramsey or Washington Counties during this pilot program. Depending on need, and availability of future funding, the program may be expanded.

Funds may be used for:

  • Moving expenses
  • Security deposits
  • Up to half of monthly rent for first three months
  • Utilities (gas, electric, water)

More information is now available here.

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