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Local Jobs: Who's Hiring in Tinley Park and Oak Forest? (Oct. 9)

The Village of Tinley Park and the Tinley Park-Park District have a variety of part-time positions they need filled. Plus, openings for a microbiologist and bank teller nearby.

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.

EMPLOYERS: Do you want your business's employment opportunities listed here? Contact Tinley Park-Oak Forest Patch Editor Joe Vince at joev@patch.com with details about your job opening, including a description of duties, candidate requirements, how to apply, contact information and a deadline for applications (Patch articles are not removed from the site). Openings must be received by noon Tuesday each week in order to appear in that Wednesday's Local Jobs. Contact Joe with any additional questions.

Hurry! Deadlines Coming Soon

WANTED: Freedom of Information Act Coordinator
Village of Tinley Park: The Village Clerk's office is looking for someone to review and process Freedom of Information Act requests. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate and/or attended one to two years of law school. Candidates also should have knowledge of FOIA and the Open Meetings Act. Experience working in a previous FOIA role or the public sector is preferred. The job requires 20 to 25 hours a week, between 1 and 5 p.m. weekdays. Candidates must submit a cover letter detailing experience and interest, a résumé and a village employment application for consideration. Village employment applications can be picked up at Village Hall or downloaded from the village website. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Village Hall (c/o Human Resources Department) or emailed to humanresources@tinleypark.orgThe deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11Go to the position's listing on the village website for more information.

WANTED: Part-time custodian
Tinley Park-Park District: The district has a part-time opening for a custodian at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center. The job requires 12 to 20 hours per week between 9:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. weekdays and some weekends. The pay is $12 an hour. Applications should be submitted to Karol Komar, the facility manager, at the rec center or by email at karol.komar@tinleyparkdistrict.orgThe deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 9Go to the park district's website for more information about the opening.

WANTED: Part-time fitness attendant
Tinley Park-Park District: The district's new Tinley Fitness facility, 8125 W. 171st St., needs attendants for morning, evening and weekend shifts. Candidates must have fitness experience and/or education, and current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Applications should be submitted to Tom Bell, assistant manager at Tinley Fitness, at the facility or by email at tom.bell@tinleyparkdistrict.orgThe deadline is Friday, Oct. 11Go to the park district's website for more information about the opening.

New Listings

WANTED: Bank Teller 
State Bank of Illinois, Mokena: State Bank of Illinois is looking for a part-time teller at its Mokena location. Find out more on our Career Builder Jobs page

WANTED: Microbiologist
Momentum Scientific, Tinley Park:
A local pharmaceutical company is looking to add several microbiologists to their growing team. The position will provide candidates with ample experience and exposure to the biotechnology industry, a challenging work environment, and growth opportunities internally. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry or related science. Find out more and apply through our Career Builder Jobs page. 

WANTED: Sales/marketing/customer service representative
Retinal Sciences LLC (Oak Forest): The pharmaceutical/nutraceutical company is looking for someone to promote the business' brand by creating and implementing a marketing strategy. Candidates should have one to two years of experience or training in marketing or sales, but the company is willing to make exceptions for the right person. Go to the position's CareerBuilder page for more information and to apply.

WANTED: Tax accountant
Robert Half Finance and Accounting U.S. (Oak Forest): The financial industry recruiter is seeking a tax accountant for a mid-size public accounting firm in Oak Forest. Candidates must have at least two years of recent tax experience from a public accounting firm, a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance, and an MST and/or CPA. Go to the position's CareerBuilder page for more information or to apply

WANTED: Director, Corporate Accounts
Applied Systems, Tinley Park: Applied Systems is looking for a Director, Corporate Accounts to be responsible for prospecting, proposing, and selling Applied Systems products and services to large agency prospects, insurance companies, and specified named clients. You should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 5-plus years of insurance industry experience or equivalent; 5-plus years of experience providing software solutions to large corporations; 5-plus years successful sales experience, with a consultative/solution methodology, and excellent demonstration, presentation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Find out more on our Jobs page.

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