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Book offers ingredients of tasty recipe for family gardening
Title: “The Family Kitchen Garden: How to Plant, Grow, and Cook Together”
Authors: Karen Liebreich, Jutta Wagner and Annette Wendland
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Cook for fast paced kitchen, must work clean, 1-3 shifts/week. Apply in person Thur. or Fri. 7-11am, Edison Cafe, 5797 Main St.
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Advertising Director Skagit Publishing seeks an Advertising Director with a minimum of five years newspaper or multimedia experience and a proven track record of reaching goals and developing talent for its daily (18,000 Sunday), free and paid weeklies, niche and other products. We're looking for someone who can lead the Advertising staff and direct its overall success. Responsibilities include all aspects of advertising revenue generation; budgeting; and customer, employee and community relations. Key skills will include active participation in overall organizational development and strategic direction. Ability to motivate staff and lead them into the digital age will also be important. We are located in Skagit County in beautiful Northwest Washington near the water and mountains. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Send resume, reference and salary requirements to: Skagit Publishing Attn: Stacy De La O P.O. Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, or email sdelao@skagitpublishing.com. IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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EXPERIENCED CASHIERS F/T and P/T positions available. Must be able to work nights & weekends. Competitive pay. 2 weeks paid vacation. Bonus plan after 6 months of employment. Apply in person at: Swinomish Chevron located near Northern Lights Casino
P/T Office Cleaning. Exp. Required. Apply at 1404 Riverside, Suite G, MV
Cook for fast paced kitchen, must work clean, 1-3 shifts/week. Apply in person Thur. or Fri. 7-11am, Edison Cafe, 5797 Main St.
Project Manager Assistant/ Grants Coordinator The Public Works Department of the Swinomish Tribal Community has an opening for a Project Manager Assistant/Grants Coordinator. The position will oversee assigned aspects of Tribal development projects and programs relating to their development, design, construction, inspection, and administration. 5 years of administrative experience, with at least two years work experience in an area related to work responsibilities. A high school diploma or equivalent is a must. Bachelor's Degree desired. Salary is up to $21.00 an hour with full benefits. Request a Swinomish Tribal Community application by calling (360) 466-1216 or e-mail to wbill@ swinomish.nsn.us Mail cover letter and resume along with the application to: Swinomish Tribal Community, Human Resource Office, 11404 Moorage Way, LaConner, WA. 98257
Bilingual Apartment Maintenance Worker needed for affordable farm worker apartments. Must have two years experience, be personable and professional, and have valid WA State drivers license, insurance and reliable vehicle. Send resume to Almap@ccsww.org or call 360-424-3883
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OFFICE ASSISTANT Superior organizational skills, professional with public, ability to prioritize and multi-task, proficient with Word, work in team-based environment, additional hours during summer season. Min. of 2 yrs exp. in similar position. F/T M-F 8-5 and 1 or 2 Sat. per mo, 9-2. $10.50/hr. Raises and benefits avail. in 3 mo. Submit cover letter with resume to: HR Dept., PO Box 822, Anacortes, WA 98221
Advertising Director Skagit Publishing seeks an Advertising Director with a minimum of five years newspaper or multimedia experience and a proven track record of reaching goals and developing talent for its daily (18,000 Sunday), free and paid weeklies, niche and other products. We're looking for someone who can lead the Advertising staff and direct its overall success. Responsibilities include all aspects of advertising revenue generation; budgeting; and customer, employee and community relations. Key skills will include active participation in overall organizational development and strategic direction. Ability to motivate staff and lead them into the digital age will also be important. We are located in Skagit County in beautiful Northwest Washington near the water and mountains. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Send resume, reference and salary requirements to: Skagit Publishing Attn: Stacy De La O P.O. Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, or email sdelao@skagitpublishing.com. IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Mechanic's Helper, food equipment & refrigeration. Background and drug screen. $10-$15 DOE. 360-202-9460
