Below you will find listed a number of current jobs which are available for  adults within our community. These jobs may be the opportunity you've been looking for to improve your quality of life in San Leandro and Alameda County. (Some youth jobs may be listed with the City of San Leandro's current openings)

 

Carousel Expo's Job Fair Directory now lists upcoming Job Fairs and individual Company's Employment Open House events in California.

Both Job Seekers and Companies view the site.  Job Seekers view the site to find upcoming recruiting events in their area and companies use the site to determine events to attend as an exhibitor.

The home page, which will access all 50 states including California is http://www.carouselexpo.com

 

Intern/Volunteer Listings

Friendly Visiting Program Training
If you are interested to learn history for the stories of our elders and care about the needs of local seniors, read on! Senior Services Foundation's Friendly Visiting Program seeks volunteers to commit to visit a senior who is isolated or feels alone. The commitment scope includes 2 check-in telephone calls and at least  a 1 hour in person meeting per week for 6 consecutive months. Our next volunteer training is: Wednesday, February 16th and 23rd, 6pm-9pm at the Davis Street Family Resource Center, 3081 Teagarden St., San Leandro. Contact Laura Sherman, FVP Coordinator at 510-347-4620 x180.

Paid Opportunities

San Leandro Chamber of Commerce

Chief Executive Officer

Job Announcement

February 4, 2008

 The San Leandro Chamber of Commerce seeks an energetic, results orientated, self-motivated professional with experience and success in managing a mid size chamber operation or a business organization of similar size.  The Chamber has a full complement of special events and membership services, which ensures outstanding community involvement.  The qualified candidate will have proven business management and leadership skills will demonstrate expertise in collaborative business development strategies, effective communication, community involvement and the ability to manage volunteer and staff resources.

 History:

 The San Leandro Chamber of Commerce was founded 86 years ago and has evolved over the years to include nearly 700 businesses and individuals representing a diverse membership.  A major component of our organization is advocacy efforts with local, county and state elected officials, and we are often the first contact for businesses and residents moving to San Leandro.

 Role Overview:

The CEO reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall management of the organization, its financial sustainability, and the oversight of both its day-to-day work and long-range mission.

It is expected that the CEO will be an entrepreneurial and compelling leader, able to work at the intersection of strategic vision and practical implementation. She/He should have deep roots in the development and maintenance of varied partnerships and be able to see issues through the lenses of multiple constituency groups, while also being able to maintain a commitment to the Chamber’s mission. The successful candidate will be a credible advocate for employer engagement in workforce development. She/He should also be aware of, and committed to promoting, promising practices in the field. She/He will have demonstrated the ability to establish relationships at the top levels of business, government, and philanthropy.

The CEO should have a proven track record of institutional image-building, fund development, marketing, external relations, and demonstrate the presence and capacity to lead initiatives forward in each of these areas. Experience with fiscal and operational management is critical. She/He should be diplomatic but decisive, and able to accomplish goals through motivation and delegation.

Some of the essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Forge and maintain strategic alliances across the public, private and nonprofit sectors                                            Ensure mission and financial stability and sustainability through effective fund development, sound fiscal management, and programmatic and operational excellence

• Lead the development of strategic and business plans and work closely with the Board and staff to shape, monitor and support those plans

• Represent the Chamber to the public and its’ various constituencies, heightening the organization’s profile and compelling financial, policy, and programmatic support

•  Work with executive and Board leadership of the Chamber of Commerce, to enhance public awareness of the relationship and furthering coordination between the organization’s  initiatives

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop overall policy for the organization and determine or refine strategic direction. Ensure open communication and flow of information to the Board

• Serve as a driving force for attracting, hiring, developing and retaining a highly-skilled professional staff. Inspire, guide, develop and support staff to be successful in their jobs.

•  Develop and systemize organizational infrastructure, to include staff advancement and wage growth plans

•  Identify and assess business and demographic trends, partner and client needs, and opportunities for the purpose of informing and refining the Chamber’s areas of activity
  
  Qualifications:

The CEO may come from a variety of leadership experiences, including having served as the president/executive director of another chamber, a not-for-profit advocacy organization, a private sector corporate executive or in a senior-level government position. Wherever experience has been gained, it is imperative that the CEO possess the leadership, motivational and diplomatic skills to marshal the resources necessary to manage and sustain the growth and excellence of the organization.

Ten years or more of Chamber management experience or a combination of business management experience and active chamber involvement

• Prior experience interacting with, and pitching to, business leaders and policymakers

• Proven ability to gain the business community’s financial support and buy-in

• Proven ability to lead organizational change and improvement efforts

• Solid financial management and operations experience

• Commitment to organizational mission of developing the economic self-sufficiency of low-income populations

• Demonstrated success managing, coaching, and developing a diverse team of individuals

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A commitment to work/life balance that aligns with the organization’s services and products

• Ability to expeditiously analyze business operations and recommend operational changes

• Experience in growing a business or chamber membership

• Enthusiastic – High energy, Can-do attitude, Good People skills and Leader

• Experience working with a Board of Directors

• Working knowledge of basic accounting and business finances

• Experience with volunteer recruitment, management, motivation and retention

• Experience in coordinating events and meetings (small internal committee to large community functions)

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, follow through skills and good listener

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities and meet multiple deadlines

• Capability of working evenings and weekends

• Well-versed in the dynamics and issues at the local, county and state level that impact the business community, our employees and our neighbors

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook Express.  Working knowledge of QuickBooks a plus

 This is a full-time position. Salary range $75,000 plus annually, based on experience. Medical, dental and retirement benefits complement the total Compensation Package. The Chamber is an Equal Opportunity Employer and persons of color and women are encouraged to apply.

 To apply; please submit a cover letter that includes a brief description of demonstrated experience in the areas of volunteer management, business and or chamber experience and civic involvement along with a resume to:

 Dan Walters at danw@copperharbor.com

The North Face, Inc. has job listings for the following positions:  Forecasting Manager; Benefits Manager; Employment (Recruitment) Supervisor; Project Manager; Account Marketing Coordinator; Corporate Marketing Coordinator; Corporate Sustainability Manager; Production Artist; Materials Coordinator; Color Assistant; QA Lab Coordinator; Pattern Making Manager; Product Development Manager; Sr. Project Coordinator; Product Engineer (apparel and non-apparel) Designer III (equipment) Materials Coordinator; Retail Planner; Sr. Retail Buyer.  For complete descriptions you can request a FAXED copy by calling Debi at the Chamber, 351-1481 or emailing DVandiver@SanLeandroChamber.com  External candidates, please reply with a cover letter and resume to The North Face, Inc., Attn: Human Resources,   2013 Farallon Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577, or you my submit your resume and cover letter to: tnf_hr@vfc.com

JanSport has the following positions available: Marketing Communications Manager; Project Specialist; Visual Coordinator; Materials Coordinator; Part-Time Receptionists (am & pm shifts)  For complete descriptions you can email the Chamber : DVandiver@SanLeandroChamber.com   and have a faxed copy sent to you. Please be specific for what position you are interested in. OR-Please reply with a cover letter and resume to: The North Face, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 2013 Farallon Drive, San Leandro, CA  94577 or you may submit your resume and cover letter to: tnf_hr@vfc.com

Napapijri has the following position available:   No openings at this time  For complete descriptions you can email the Chamber : DVandiver@SanLeandroChamber.com   and have a faxed copy sent to you. Please be specific for what position you are interested in. OR-Please reply with a cover letter and resume to: The North Face, Inc., Attn: Human Resources, 2013 Farallon Drive, San Leandro, CA  94577 or you may submit your resume and cover letter to: tnf_hr@vfc.com

City of San Leandro is currently accepting applications for the following positions: FT Police Officer (Entry & Lateral):$5,898-$7,169/mo. Closing Date November 30, 2007;   PT Positions: Library Cafe Assistant-Open until filled. $9.07/hr. Library Security Aide-$20.28-$24.64 per hour. Filing Deadline, Friday, December 14, 2007. Kids Club Site Coordinator: Open until filled. $15.51-$18.85/hr. Kids Club Recreation Leader II: Open until filled. $10.24-$13.72/hr. A properly completed application, and supplemental questionnaire, if required, must be in the possession of the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an official City application. Please see job announcements for complete details. Also, visit our website at www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us

Grants for Vocational Training-Charles & Connie Meng Scholarship Program-$500 scholarships (Maximum age 35yrs) to young people in community college vocational training programs in Alameda County. Full time students earning passing grades, enrolled in 2-yr vocational training programs; student must have a career goal! There must be evidence of financial need and partial self-support. You must be an United States citizen and reside in Alameda County. This scholarship program is not for students going on to four-year institutions. Students must be nominated by a teacher or counselor, who writes a letter supporting the nomination. Please call the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation for your two-page application @ (510) 645-1890. When completed, mail application and all requested materials  to Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, 1222 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA  94612.
 

Dishwasher/Prep - Sonoma's Restaurant. Part-time, evenings 4:30 to 9:30 pm Mon - Wed. $7.50/hr. Some food prep. Fun, small family owned restaurant. Great for students. Experience helpful but not required. Contact David Boyson at 510-636-1143 or email David at info@sonomassl.com  

Basic Needs Social Worker - Davis St. Family Resource Center.  Regular full-time position. Salary range and benefits are established by the DSFRC Board of Directors and are applicable to this position. MSW or LCSW and preferred two years relevant experience. Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred. For complete job description of responsibilities and requirements contact the Davis Street Family Resource Center at (510) 347-4620.

Case Management Project Manager/Children's Services - Davis Street Family Resource Center. Regular full-time position. Salary range and benefits are established by the DSFRC Board of Directors and are applicable to this position. MSW or LCSW and preferred two years relevant experience. Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred. The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day functions and oversight of the First 5 Family Case Management Program. This key position will work in collaboration with two offsite childcare centers to coordinate assessments and family recruiting opportunities for this new program. For complete job description of responsibilities and requirements contact the Davis Street Family Resource Center at (510) 347-4620.