Job Title: Director of Public Relations

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

January 25, 2008

Job Title: Director of Public Relations

Description:

Enhance public image of and strengthen public support for Goodwill’s mission, programs, and accomplishments by way of news releases, speaking engagements and the development of positive community relations.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Have outstanding organizational and public relations skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess the flexibility to move between independent action/follow through.
• Team player.
• Possess confidence, good judgment, and flexibility.
• Ability to work within financial targets and timelines.
• Ability to network and build relationships based on primary and secondary contacts.
• Ability to travel within geographical territory as necessary.
• Ability to work with other departments within the organization providing their public relations needs.
• Presentation skills a plus.
• Ability to use a computer, and specific layout, design, and word processing software.
• Knowledge of Excel a plus.
• Ability to perform duties at a computer work stations and throughout all of Goodwill properties.
• Must be familiar with e-mail and internet capabilities.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field, or a minimum of five years experience in public relations or related field. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience in media relations, special events and management. A valid Florida driver’s license, clear driving record, and a dependable private vehicle to travel from site to site.

Hours:8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Hours may vary depending on the nature and demands of projects.

Location:North Fort Myers, FL (office)

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Job Title: Store Manager - Labelle

Description:We are currently looking for a Store Manager for our Labelle retail store. Retail Store Managers are very high-level employees who are responsible for overseeing all aspects of a store’s operations. Retail Store Managers do or at least are involved in some manner in everything from approving visual displays, ordering a store’s merchandise inventory, setting up pricing policies, to hiring, training, and promoting employees. They are ultimately responsible for the store’s bottom line, and as such must have the right combination of fashion industry knowledge, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to keep their stores profitable. Working long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays are often part of the job.

Requirements: Must have HS diploma or equivalent (2-4 year college degree preferred), excellent problem-solving skills and high volume retail store management experience. Two years management/supervisory experience desired. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day and lift 50 pounds.

Hours: Available to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Rotating; Sunday through Saturday; 9:00am – 9:00pm (store hours are subject to change)

Location:Labelle, FL

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Job Title: Store Manager Trainee (Manager in Training) NAPLES

Description:We are currently looking for Store Manager Trainees to learn the operation of our retail stores. Retail Store Managers are very high-level employees who are responsible for overseeing all aspects of a store’s operations. Retail Store Managers do or at least are involved in some manner in everything from approving visual displays, ordering a store’s merchandise inventory, setting up pricing policies, to hiring, training, and promoting employees. They are ultimately responsible for the store’s bottom line, and as such must have the right combination of fashion industry knowledge, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to keep their stores profitable. Working long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays are often part of the job.

Requirements: Must have HS diploma or equivalent (2-4 year college degree preferred), excellent problem-solving skills and high volume retail store management experience. Two years management/supervisory experience desired. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day and lift 50 pounds.

Hours: Available to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Rotating; Sunday through Saturday; 9:00am – 9:00pm (store hours are subject to change)

Location:CollierCounty

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Job Title: Assistant Store Manager – CollierCounty

Description: Manages store staff and operations within budgetary guidelines and ensures compliance with all company procedures and policies. Responsible for effective merchandising and sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demand. Trains and evaluates staff, identify and resolve daily operational issues and ensure company assets are safeguarded.

Requirements: High school diploma plus prior retail experience and one year supervisory experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day and lift 50 pounds.

Hours:Available to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Rotating; Sunday through Saturday; 9:00am – 9:00pm (store hours are subject to change)

Location:Naples

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Apply online for TowneCenter (Naples):

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Job Title: Shift Supervisor

Description: Manages store staff and operations within budgetary guidelines and ensures compliance with all company procedures and policies. Responsible for effective merchandising and sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demand. Identify and resolve daily operational issues and ensure company assets are safeguarded.

Requirements: High school diploma plus prior retail experience and one year supervisory experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day and lift 50 pounds.

Hours: Available to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Rotating; Sunday through Saturday; 9:00am – 9:00pm (store hours are subject to change)

Location:Naples

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Apply onlineTowneCenter (Naples):

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***OPEN POSITION IS FORCOLLIERCOUNTY (NAPLES) ***

Job Title: Truck Driver – CDL B

Description:Operates gas or diesel truck on pick-up or delivery routes. Helps to load items into van/truck and helps unload at destination. Observes state and city speed and safety regulations and company safety policies.

Requirements: Must have a valid Florida CDL B license. Clean driving record. Must be able to operate a baler and process donated goods. Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds. Flexibility to work in other areas as needed. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Requires flexibility to work weekendsand some holidays.

Hours:FT -Vary; must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Location:NaplesTowneCenter Retail Store (3579 E. Tamiami Tr, Naples, FL34112)

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***OPEN POSITION IS FORCOLLIERCOUNTY (NAPLES)***

Job Title: Material Handler

Description:To manually or by hand truck move materials and supplies to designated places in the facility, stores, or onto trucks. Must be able to operate a baler and process donated goods. Flexibility to work in other areas as needed.

Requirements: Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Requires flexibility to work weekendsand some holidays.

Hours:FT-Vary; must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Location:NaplesTowneCenter Retail Store (3579 E. Tamiami Tr, Naples, FL34112)

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Job Title: Bartender

Description: Banquet center in Estero accepting application for Bartenders. Requires flexible hours, holidays and weekends. Provide timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing the highest quality beverages. Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons according to standard recipes. Keep accurate inventory control of wine and bar stock. Provide excellent customer service. Part time. Apply: 200991 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero (Corkscrew & Three Oaks Pkwy) or call 995-2106 x 287

Requirements:Must be 21 years of age. Excellent communication skills. Must be highly organized. Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time. Possess excellent basic math skills. Ability to operate a cash register. Have working knowledge of beer, wine and liquor and common drink recipes.

Hours: Work hours vary, some early morning, some late afternoon/evening, and weekends.

Location:Estero, FL.

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Job Title: Banquet Set-up/ Server

Description: Banquet center in Estero accepting application for Banquet Set-Up. Requires flexible hours and some weekends, good opportunity for students. Set-up and arrange tables, chairs, decorations and any other equipment that may be needed for various meetings or banquets. Responsible for passing hor d’ oeuvres, food and beverages. Provide excellent customer service. Responsible for bussing tables. Assist in cleaning up once the event is over. Part time. Apply: 200991 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero (Corkscrew & Three Oaks Pkwy) or call 995-2106 x 287

Requirements: Valid Florida drivers' license; Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; self directed; must be able to lift, maneuver or carry tables, chairs, AV equipment or other items that may be used in setting up for a banquet, meeting or conference.

Hours: Work hours vary, some early morning, some late afternoon/evening, and weekends.

Location:Estero, FL.

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Job Title: Dishwasher

Description:Primarily responsible for washing dishes. Also, performs any combination of duties to maintain kitchen work area, equipment and utensils in clean and orderly condition. Apply: 200991 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero (Corkscrew & Three Oaks Pkwy) or call 995-2106 x 287

Requirements:Part time; flexible hours

Hours: Work hours vary, some early morning, some late afternoon/evening, and weekends.

Location:Estero, FL.

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Job Title: Cook

Description:Under the general direction of the Banquet Manager, responsible for food preparation on a day to day basis and work within the guidelines laid out in the Goodwill-Southwest Manual. Responsible for the total quality assurance of the policies, standards and procedural implementations set forth by the State of Florida. Part time cooking position, banquet experience preferred, flexible hours Apply: 200991 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero (Corkscrew & Three Oaks Pkwy) or call 995-2106 x 287

Requirements:Banquet experience preferred, flexible hours

Hours: Work hours vary, some early morning, some late afternoon/evening, and weekends.

Location:Estero, FL.

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*** NOT ALL STORES HIRING, CURRENTLY ACCEPTING*** ***APPLICATIONS***

Job Title: Sales Associates

Description: Assists customers, processes incoming merchandise, rotates merchandise, stocks shelves, sets up displays, and performs housekeeping duties including dusting fixtures and furniture, keeping store merchandise organized and neat, and operates cash register to ring up sales and returns.

Requirements: Sales clerk experience preferred; ability to operate a cash register, make change, and complete credit card transactions. Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds. Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact well with customers. Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Hours: Rotating; Sunday through Saturday; 9:00am – 9:00pm (store hours are subject to change)

Locations:Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades

Apply online below:

Store # / Address / Sales Associate
124 / 1919 N.TAMIAMI TR. N.FT.MYERS FL /
125 / 1500 PINE IS.RD.CAPE CORAL FL /
126 / 3759 E. TAMIAMI TRAIL, NAPLES /
127 / 13500 PLANTATION RD, FORT MYERS, FL /
131 / 1404 LEE BLVD LEHIGH FL /
132 / 4162 PALM BEACH BLVD FL /
133 / 19041-15 SAN CARLOS BLVD FT.MYERS /
134 / 1505 PLACIDA RD. ENGLEWOOD FL /
136 / 16523 IS.PARK RD FT MYERS FL /
137 / 28441 S.TAMIAMI TR BONITA FL /
138 / 11801-1 S. CLEVELAND FT MYERS FL /
139 / 3226 DEL PRADO CAPE CORAL FL /
143 / 400 N. 15TH ST IMMOKALEE FL /
144 / 2325 TAMIAMI TR PT CHARLOTTE FL /
145 / 912 N.COLLIER BLVD.MARCO FL /
146 / 443-445 HIGHWAY 80, LABELLE /
148 / 1687 PINE RIDGE RD.NAPLES FL /
149 / 10381 TAMIAMI TR, PUNTA GORDA FL /
150 / 2440 PALM RIDGE RD SANIBEL FL /
151 / 20991 THREE OAKS BLVD ESTERO FL /
152 / 4747 GOLD.GATE PKWY G.GATE FL /
153 / 112 E.SUGARLAND HWY.CLEW. FL /
154 / 4716 CHIQUITA BLVD. CAPE CORAL FL /

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*** NOT ALL STORES HIRING, CURRENTLY ACCEPTING*** ***APPLICATIONS***

Job Title: Processor

Description:Receives incoming donations, sort’s donations, hangs donations and maintain processing area in clean and orderly fashion. Assists customers, processes incoming merchandise, rotates merchandise, stocks shelves, sets up displays, and performs housekeeping duties including dusting fixtures and furniture, keeping store merchandise organized and neat.

Requirements: Customer service experience preferred. Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds. Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact well with customers. Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Hours: Rotating; Sunday through Saturday; 9:00am – 9:00pm (store hours are subject to change)

Locations:Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades

Apply online below:

Store # / Address / Processor
124 / 1919 N.TAMIAMI TR. N.FT.MYERS FL /
125 / 1500 PINE IS.RD.CAPE CORAL FL /
126 / 3759 E. TAMIAMI TRAIL, NAPLES /
127 / 13500 PLANTATION, FORT MYERS, FL /
131 / 1404 LEE BLVD LEHIGH FL /
132 / 4162 PALM BEACH BLVD FL /
133 / 19041-15 SAN CARLOS BLVD FT.MYERS /
134 / 1505 PLACIDA RD. ENGLEWOOD FL /
136 / 16523 IS.PARK RD FT MYERS FL /
137 / 28441 S.TAMIAMI TR BONITA FL /
138 / 11801-1 S. CLEVELAND FT MYERS FL /
139 / 3226 DEL PRADO CAPE CORAL FL /
143 / 400 N. 15TH ST IMMOKALEE FL /
144 / 2325 TAMIAMI TR PT CHARLOTTE FL /
145 / 912 N.COLLIER BLVD.MARCO FL /
146 / 443-445 HIGHWAY 80, LABELLE /
148 / 1687 PINE RIDGE RD.NAPLES FL /
149 / 10381 TAMIAMI TR, PUNTA GORDA FL /
150 / 2440 PALM RIDGE RD SANIBEL FL /
151 / 20991 THREE OAKS BLVD ESTERO FL /
152 / 4747 GOLD.GATE PKWY G.GATE FL /
153 / 112 E.SUGARLAND HWY.CLEW. FL /
154 / 4716 CHIQUITA BLVD. CAPE CORAL FL /

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***POSITION IS NOT CURRENTLY OPEN/ ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS***

Job Title: Material Handler

Description:To manually or by hand truck move materials and supplies to designated places in the facility, stores, or onto trucks.

Requirements: Ability to stand for 7-8 hours per day and lift up to 50 pounds. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Requires flexibility to work weekendsand some holidays.

Hours:Position is not open. Accepting applications only.

Location:North Ft.Myers

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*** POSITION NOT OPEN CURRENTLY ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS***

Job Title: Attended DonationCenter (ADC)

Description:Staff a donation center trailer or other facility to receive donations. Assists

donors, process incoming donations and provide receipts.

Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Be able to independently get to and from assigned site. Maintain a clean and neat appearance daily. Must be honest. Must be able to work in an open environment, subject to outside weather conditions. Have manual dexterity. Ability to lift 50 lbs and climb stair frequently. Possess good communication skills. Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact well with customers. Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Hours: Rotating; Sunday through Saturday; 9:00am – 7:00pm (hours are subject to change)

Locations:LeeCounty

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“All Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a drug/alcohol test.”

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you would like more information please call(239)-995-2106 ext. 287.