AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Changing your career? Check out these job opportunities this month across the CSRA.

From recruiting events, volunteer work, to who’s hiring, there’s everything you need to know if you’re job searching.

Job fairs

Richmond County School System

The Richmond County School System will continue recruiting for open positions and for the 2024-25 school year at our Transportation Department at 2950 Mike Padgett Highway.

• April 16 from 4 to 7 p.m.

To view the complete list of openings, visit the website.

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:

• 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.

GreenJackets

The GreenJackets will be hosting a career fair with local participating employers, including the city of North Augusta, Wellstar, Coca Cola, TaxSlayer, SRP Credit Union, Georgia Army National Guard, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, the YMCA and more.

Job seekers that bring their resume to the SRP box office can receive two dollars off a general ission for the game.

• April 19 - 6 to 8 p.m.

Employment Seeker Publication

Employment Seeker will host a job fair with over 20 participating companies who are hiring at DoubleTree by Hilton located at 2651 Perimeter Parkway.

This job fair is for veterans and civilians, and will be held in person and virtually.

April 25 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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North Augusta Government

The North Augusta Government is hiring for a communications technicians, firefighters, grounds workers, heavy equipment operators, public safety officers, secretaries, trades workers and more.

Augusta Fire Department

The Augusta Fire Department is hiring fire investigators, firefighter recruits, and more. Check out the openings on the website.

Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office

The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office is hiring detention officers. Pick up an application or apply online.

CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority

The CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority is hiring for several positions:

Family Service Worker and Pre-K Family Service Worker in Richmond and Columbia counties and Statesboro

Teachers in Richmond, Burke, McDuffie, Statesboro, Wrens, Wadley and Warren

Cook aides in Richmond County and Statesboro

Bus monitors in Richmond, Burke, Jenkins, McDuffie, Warren, and Emanuel counties, along with Louisville and Statesboro

Clerk typists in Richmond, Jenkins, McDuffie County head start

Bus drivers/maintenance in Richmond, Columbia, Emanuel counties, Louisville and Statesboro

QUALIFIED persons interested in applying for these positions must attach their qualifications for this position meeting the requirements above by April 22.

Richmond County School System

The Richmond County School System continues 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 the website.

North Augusta Public Safety

The City of North Augusta Public Safety is hiring officers. Apply online.

Aiken Tech

Aiken Technical College is hiring for a Financial Aid Specialist.

Columbia County Government

The following departments are hiring Animal Services, 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, Board of Elections, and Pre-Construction, Human Resources, Library Services, Tax Assessor, and Utility Permitting.

Check out the jobs webpage to view current positions in these and other departments.

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.

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).

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.

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]

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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