Job Hunters: Who's Hiring in Tinley Park and Oak Forest? (April 3)

Finding a job can be a tough task. Putting together a résumé, hitting the streets looking for “Help Wanted” signs and making the best impression on potential employers can be a tall order for anyone. Luckily, Patch wants to help Tinley Park and Oak Forest readers find a few jobs and put some cash in your pockets.

That's why each week, Patch will be spotlighting a few job openings that we think our readers can fill.

And business owners: Email joev@patch.com to have your job openings listed in Job Hunters.

New Openings

WANTED: Cost accountant
Torrey & Gray (Tiney Park): This job is responsible for work order reviews, cost allocations and other analysis duties. Qualified candidates will be detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Must have an accounting degree. Go to the company's website for more information and to apply.

WANTED: Point-of-sale associate
Kohl's (Tinley Park): The national retail chain's Brookside Marketplace location needs part-time point-of-sale associates to greet customers and check them out. Must have previous retail, customer service or similar work experience, basic math skills and be able lift 50 pounds, as well as stand or move around 100 percent of a shift. Go to the job listing on Snag A Job for more information and to apply.

WANTED: Multiple openings
CarMax (Tinley Park): The preowned car dealership has a variety of jobs it needs to fill in sales and other areas. Go to the dealer's page on Snag A Job for more information and to apply.

WANTED: Walker for two pets
Care.com (Tinley Park): The caregiver website is helping a Tinley Park family looking for someone who can be a part-time walker for two pets. Duties include playing and exercising with the pets and cleaning their waste. Go to Snag A Job for more information and to apply.

WANTED: Sales representative
Avon (Oak Forest): Phyllis Kent is looking for 10 individuals interested in joining and starting their own Avon businesses. Free training online and in person locally will be provided. Contact Kent at 219-614-5200 or at nc58tarheel@wideopenwest.com. Candidates also can visit her website, or they can sign up online at Avon's official site, using the reference code "pkent."

WANTED: Divisional Director of Operations
Advance America (Oak Forest): The cash advance company needs someone to manage 10 to 15 centers in a division. Qualified candidates must have a college degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience. He or she also must have three to five years of experience in a multi-unit business operations environment. Go to the listings Snag A Job page for more information and to apply.

WANTED: Stylist and salon manager openings
Great Clips (Oak Forest): The hair styling salon in Oak Forest Commons needs a stylist and a manager. Stylist and manager candidates must have a current cosmetology or barber license and be willing to work a flexible schedule (including weekends and nights). Interested applicants can go to Snag A Job for more information and to apply for the stylist position or the manager position.

WANTED: Crew member
Wendy's: The fast food restaurant has openings for full- and part-time crew members for its 167th Street location. Go to the listing on Snag A Job for more information or to apply.

Last Week's Listings

WANTED: Bus Driver
City of Oak Forest: This opening is for someone to drive the city's community bus. Applicants must have experience driving a minimum 26-foot passenger bus or equivalent vehicle and have an Illinois Class "C" commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement. Knowledge of Oak Forest streets and businesses is preferred. More information can be found on the city's website.

WANTED: Patrol Officer
Village of Tinley Park: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, have a driver's license and be between 21 and 34 years old. Civil service testing is May 18, and packets are available from April 15 to 26. Go to the village's website for more information or to apply for the position.

WANTED: Assistant teacher
Tutor Time (Tinley Park): Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school degree or GED and have worked previously in a licensed child-care facility. Go to SnagAJob.com for more information and to apply.

WANTED: General manager
Steak 'n Shake (Tinley Park): The ideal candidate must be organized, proactive and good with time management. Applicants must have at least three years of general manager's experience and a strong service- and hospitality-minded leadership style. Go to Career Builder for more information and to apply.

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