AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new month brings new opportunities; check out who is hiring in the CSRA.

Positions are available with Richmond County School System, city of Augusta, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the McCormick County School District and more.

Job fairs

S.C. Works

S.C. Works will be hosting a job and outreach fair with over 20 participating businesses, organizations and more.

You must if you will be attending.

• March 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 258 St. northwest in Salley.

Richmond County School System

The Richmond County School System will continue recruiting for open positions and for the 2024-25 school year.

Recruiters and hiring managers will be on-site to conduct interviews and discuss open positions. To view the complete list of openings, visit https://richmond.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.

• March 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goodwill, 3120 Peach Orchard Road

Aiken Regional Medical Center

Aiken Regional Medical Center is increasing opportunities to the team by offering regularly scheduled job fairs throughout 2023.

Job fairs will focus on positions in nursing and services. Full and part-time employees are eligible for benefits that include but not limited to health insurance, paid time off, 401k and tuition reimbursement.

Qualified nurses can receive a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000.

Here’s a schedule of 2023 job fairs at Aiken Regional:

• March 21
• April 18, May 16, Jun. 13, Jul. 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14 - from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for nursing positions.
• Every second Tuesday- from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for environmental services positions.
• Every Wednesday – from 10 a.m. to noon except for December, which will only be held the first two Wednesdays of the month.

For additional job fair dates, visit aikenregional.com/careers.

Job fairs are held in the hospital’s main lobby unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is not required. Interested candidates can apply online or walk-in and are highly encouraged to bring an updated resume for a possible offer on the spot.

For more information and to view available opportunities, visit aikenregional.com/careers.

Augusta University

Augusta University and Career Services are hosting the annual Jaguar Job Fair. More than 60 businesses and non-profits will be on hand.

AU students and alumni are encouraged to explore full-time and part-time employment, internships and co-op programs, and season hiring by being prepared to interact with those in attendance.

“Attending the Jaguar Job Fair is a great way to build employer knowledge and a network for now and later,” said Julie Goley, director of Career Services at Augusta University. “We encourage our first- and second-year students to attend to find out about part-time needs, as well as internship recruiting cycles with employers. For our upperclassmen and graduates/alumni, it is a great time to leverage s for internships and full-time employment. With the automation of applications, students lack face time with employers to learn about different industries and what they value. This event provides that.”

• March 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

VA Augusta

VA Augusta Health Care System invites ed nurses and licensed practical nurses to a nursing job fair.

VA Augusta Health Care System has about 2,700 employees who serve more than 50,000 unique veteran patients each year in Georgia and South Carolina. In addition to Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center’s two campuses in Augusta, VA Augusta operates three outpatient clinics in Aiken, South Carolina, and Athens and Statesboro, Georgia.

Nursing professionals seeking more information on nursing careers with VA Augusta should Phoebe Burda at [email protected].

• March 23 from 8 a.m. to noon in Room 3B-125 at our Uptown site at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta.

Columbia County Government

The following departments will be in attendance at our Job Fair: Parks & Recreation/Events, Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Animal Services, Facility Maintenance, Fleet Services, Roads and Bridges, Water Utility, Stormwater Operations, Fire Rescue, Traffic Engineering, Sheriff’s Office/Dispatch, Board of Elections, and Pre-Construction.

Check our Jobs webpage to view current positions in these and other departments: https://www.columbiacountyga.gov/Jobs.aspx

You can go ahead and review application instructions here: https://www.columbiacountyga.gov/.../Application...

• March 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Grovetown Exhibition Center located at 212 Partnership Drive.

Augusta University Health

If you’re interested in a career with Augusta University Health, you can speak the recruitment team and have the opportunity for on-site interviews with hiring managers.

Events will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Augusta University Medical Center, 1120 15th St., B Entrance and JagStop Lobby.

• April 11

Hiring now

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, the managing and operating contractor at the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site is recruiting for Electronic & Instrumentation Mechanics, Maintenance Mechanics, Material Processors, Production Operators, Apprentices and anyone else with hands-on industrial, facility or operations experience.

For more information, Bryan Ortner at [email protected]

City of Augusta

The Augusta Human Resources Department is hiring in the following departments:

Augusta Human Resources Department, Augusta Information Technology Department, Augusta Law Department, Finance Department, Planning and Development Department and Procurement Department.

Georgia Highway Contractors

The Georgia Highway Contractors Association is hiring for those interested in a road construction career. East Georgia highway contractors are participating in the job fair as they gear up for their busy season which beings in spring with the onset of warmer temperatures. Contractors are currently hiring men and women for a range of construction job types and experience levels.

VA Augusta

The Department of Veterans Affairs Augusta Health Care System is hiring for ed nurses, licensed practical nurses, health technicians and nursing assistants. For more information about nursing career opportunities, Dr. Phoebe Burda at [email protected].

McCormick Co. School System

The McCormick County School District is hiring for full and part-time certified employees in elementary, middle, and high is needed. Small class size, sign on bonus, and secure campus in each building. Retired teachers can also return to the classroom full-time with no penalty. The school superintendent or a team member is available for live and recorded interviews.

McDuffie Co. School System

The McDuffie County School System is hiring for full and part-time certified employees.

Columbia County Government

Columbia County is hiring in Facility Maintenance, Fire Rescue, Fleet Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library Services, Parks Recreation and Events, Road and Bridges, Stormwater Compliance and Operations, Technology, Tax Assessor, Traffic Engineering, Utility Permitting, Water Utility, and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on site to provide interested candidates an overview of available positions and answer any questions the candidate might have.

An application and complete list of job descriptions for Columbia County can be found online.

City of Aiken Parks & Rec

The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department is now accepting applications for summer employment. Job openings include lifeguards, water safety instructors, and summer day camp counselors. All positions are temporary or seasonal and may work up to 40 hours per week.

For more information, visit City of Aiken, South Carolina Job Explorer (cityofaikensc.gov).

Masters Tournament

As the 2023 Master’s Tournament approaches, there are several open full and part time positions still available.

To find and apply for a position, go to the Master’s Tournament jobs website.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please send an e-mail including the specific accommodation requested to: [email protected].

Lowe’s

Lowe’s in Martinez on Bobby Jones Expressway is hiring for part-time and full-time positions and can go to its website to learn more about available positions and apply.

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

The sheriffs office is hiring for several positions, patrol deputies, deputy jailers and communications officers.

For more information about positions and benefits, go to the office website.

Work Source Georgia

Work Source Georgia is a non-profit that assists with job placement, funding for training, and education.

Job seekers should go to the open position website, and if you have any questions you can email Regina Carter-Gilliam at [email protected].

Open positions include, general laborer, forklift drivers, machine operators, welders, packers, housekeepers and banquet servers.

Volunteer positions

Com For Hope

Com For Hope, a local nonprofit, is looking for volunteer barbers and hairdressers to help those in need. They meet each Sunday morning in the James Brown Arena parking lot.

If you’re a barber who would like to donate some of your time on Sundays to help those in need, head to the website.

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center seeking local volunteer drivers part of VA Augusta Health Care System, is seeking volunteers in the Columbia and Richmond counties area who are willing to help local Veterans by serving as drivers.

“Volunteers can sign up to drive one day a month or more,” said Brown. “VA Augusta is only as strong as the community that s us, so we’re grateful for anyone who can us and our Veteran patients in this way.”

Among the requirements for the drivers are a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, ing a physical exam, the ability to conduct simple pre-operation vehicle checks, and attendance at a defensive driver training course provided by VA Augusta.

VA Augusta also provider volunteer drivers with free breakfast and lunch meal tickets during their time volunteering.

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer driver, please Emma Brown at 706-733-0188 ext. 27256.

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