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OFFICE ASSISTANT F/T position requires great customer service & computer skills & prior office exp. HS Diploma/GED req'd. $34,868-$40,421/yr (DOE) + benefits. Pick-up/return app to Port Office, 1st & Commercial Ave, Anacortes. Or portofanacortes.com. Must be received by 5pm 3/17/10.
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Stylist of 30+ yrs is retiring, need help w/ her clientele. Booth rental. 941-0263
RECEIVABLES/BILLING SPECIALIST Skagit Publishing has an immediate opening for a Receivables Specialist, working 8am to 5pm, Mon. - Fri. Includes benefits. Responsibilities include: preparing daily deposit, applying payments to proper customer accounts; ordering office supplies, preparing legal affidavits and customer billing. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or a certificate of higher education, at least 2 years experience in an office setting, computer and data entry. Must pay attention to detail and be well organized. Must have 2 years experience in accounts receivable. Please pick up an application & return with resume to: 1215 Anderson Road, Mount Vernon or e-mail plain text to: dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com Skagit Publishing is an equal opportunity employer.
Driver/Service Rep. needed for local garden supply company. Perfect for semi-retired person - no weekends or eves! Good driving record a must. Seasonal work w/ possible year-round job. Good benefits, great atmosphere. Send resume/info. to humeseeds@aol.com or P.O. Box 73160 Puyallup, WA 98373
Auto mechanic wanted. At least 5 years exp. needed in minor and major engine repair. Bring resume to Zip Tune at 817 N. 4th St. or call 360-336-2667
P/T Vet Receptionist in Skagit Co. Exp. preferred. Send resume to File #640 c/o Skagit Valley Herald, PO Box 578, Mount Vernon, 98273
The Early Learning Center at Crossroads is now hiring a P/T Cook to join our team. Please see our job description and application on our website www.elccrossroads.com or call 757-4200 for more info.
OFFICE ASSISTANT F/T position requires great customer service & computer skills & prior office exp. HS Diploma/GED req'd. $34,868-$40,421/yr (DOE) + benefits. Pick-up/return app to Port Office, 1st & Commercial Ave, Anacortes. Or portofanacortes.com. Must be received by 5pm 3/17/10.
EXPERIENCED YACHT DETAILERS needed. Must be able to buff. Please - no auto detailers. Please call (360) 631-7127.
WA Park Manager To learn more & apply: www.cityofanacortes.org Closes: 3/18/10 by noon, EOE
TRUCK DRIVER PT, approx. 20 hrs/wk. $18/hr. Days. CDL, doubles exp. Professional appearance & background check. 360-424-5205
Persons wanting quality farm agriculture learning who want to live on a farm. Practical hands-on work 4 hours/day. Study academics 4 hours/day. NO PAY. See www.porterfarm.com for complete information for what to bring.
Stylist of 30+ yrs is retiring, need help w/ her clientele. Booth rental. 941-0263
RECEIVABLES/BILLING SPECIALIST Skagit Publishing has an immediate opening for a Receivables Specialist, working 8am to 5pm, Mon. - Fri. Includes benefits. Responsibilities include: preparing daily deposit, applying payments to proper customer accounts; ordering office supplies, preparing legal affidavits and customer billing. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or a certificate of higher education, at least 2 years experience in an office setting, computer and data entry. Must pay attention to detail and be well organized. Must have 2 years experience in accounts receivable. Please pick up an application & return with resume to: 1215 Anderson Road, Mount Vernon or e-mail plain text to: dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com Skagit Publishing is an equal opportunity employer.
Driver/Service Rep. needed for local garden supply company. Perfect for semi-retired person - no weekends or eves! Good driving record a must. Seasonal work w/ possible year-round job. Good benefits, great atmosphere. Send resume/info. to humeseeds@aol.com or P.O. Box 73160 Puyallup, WA 98373
Auto mechanic wanted. At least 5 years exp. needed in minor and major engine repair. Bring resume to Zip Tune at 817 N. 4th St. or call 360-336-2667
P/T Vet Receptionist in Skagit Co. Exp. preferred. Send resume to File #640 c/o Skagit Valley Herald, PO Box 578, Mount Vernon, 98273
The Early Learning Center at Crossroads is now hiring a P/T Cook to join our team. Please see our job description and application on our website www.elccrossroads.com or call 757-4200 for more info.
