Jobs For Black Males Excellent Opportunities That Does Not Require A Degree!

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE A DEGREE!

Great jobs for young men who aren't in college, and strong young women also! This is Obama money for "infrastructure" the jobs are located all over, paid training in Atlanta . This is an awesome opportunity, please pass this on. These jobs pay good wages. Let's pass this on; someone we know is able to take advantage.

http://www.csx.com/

Track Worker-030702

Job Summary

. Work as a member of a crew to install new railroad track,
maintain existing track and right-of-way.

. Primary Activities and Responsibilities

. Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for
safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

. Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job
briefings, safety meetings or process reviews. Remove and replace track
and track components (e.g. ties, rails, bars, etc.)

. Replace or repair track switches with specific components

. Slide and align tie plates

. Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten
or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends or rails together

. Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge

. Cut rails to specific lengths

. Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information from
posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals

. Adjust, lift and roll rails

. Sort track material for loading and unloading

. Install and repair street and railroad crossings

. Cut brush and vegetation from the right-of-way

. Spray switches, angle bars and joints with oil for lubrication

Pay Rate

Entry Rate $19.36/hour
Full Rate $21.52/hour

Promotional/ Advancement Opportunities

Under Maintenance of Way Collective Bargaining Agreement, Track
Workers may be considered for advancement or promotion to other
positions within the Engineering Department if qualified..

Machine Operator $23.25 - $24.81/hour
Welder Helper $21.93/hour
Bridge Tender $21.93/hour
Bridge Mechanic $22.65/hour
Foreman $22.71 - $25.53/hour
Track Inspector $23.98 - $25.14/hour

Training
You will attend two or three weeks of training at the Railroad
Education & Development Institute in Atlanta , GA. CSX will pay for
travel, lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining
agreement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma/GED
18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications
Outside work experience (e.g. construction, heavy equipment
operation, farming, landscaping)
Welding experience
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Basic Competencies
Verbal comprehension (Understand oral and written
communications- -both general and technical)
Communication skills (provide clear instructions/directions)
Reasoning skills (problem solving and troubleshooting skills)
Basic Math

Physical Requirements
Heavy work, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100
pounds on a rare basis stoop/bend/kneel/ crouch/balance/climb on an
occasional basis exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor
on an occasional basis.
Demonstrate auditory and visual acuity/tracking/inspection

Employment Conditions

. Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries

. Wear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing
protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and
various shift work
Complete annual training and pass safety and track worker rules
examinations
May require random testing for drugs and/or alcohol
Must pass all required assessments
Must pass a background screening
Must pass a post-offer medical examination, including drug and
physical capabilities test

. This position is governed by a collective bargaining
agreement, membership is required

. Travel required

Environmental Conditions

. Work outside in all weather conditions and on occasions at
elevated heights.

. Safety Commitment
Safety is a way of life at CSX, encompassing every aspect of
company operations. Guided by a policy of ensuring the safety of our
employees, our customers and the communities we serve, CSX works
relentlessly to prevent accidents and injuries. Not only is it the right
thing to do, but when a company puts safety first, everyone benefits:
the employees and their families, the customers and the communities.



. This is a safety sensitive position. The candidate selected
for this position must successfully complete a full physical including a
drug test. Passing results must be received prior to start date in new
position. All candidates' safety records will be reviewed and considered
when evaluating the candidate pool.

Company Profile

http://www.csx.com/

CSX Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in
Jacksonville , FL , is a multi-modal freight transportation company
serving customers across North America . Through its primary subsidiary,
CSX operates the largest railroad in the eastern United States with
operations in 23 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian
provinces. CSX also includes an integrated intermodal company which
serves customers with its own truck and terminal operations as well as a
dedicated domestic container fleet. Other CSX subsidiaries provide
technology and real estate support to the company. These subsidiaries
combine to allow CSX to deliver efficient freight alternatives to
customers in a variety of industries, including coal, chemicals,
automobiles, metals, agricultural and forest products, food and consumer
goods. CSX Transportation is the largest company in the CSX family
employing 34,000 management and union employees. CSXT's primary focus is
the operation, maintenance and management of the largest railroad in the eastern United States .

Closing Statement
At CSX, two of the company's core values are People Make The
Difference and Safety Is A Way of Life. We are committed to offering our
team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package
available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout
an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment
possible. CSX is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer that
supports diversity in the workplace.

Apply online to this position.

Thank you.

Erwin L. Smith

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Managing Producer (Consultant) Position Available At Freedom Train Productions, A Black Same Gender Loving (SGL) Theater Company

Managing Producer Position At Emerging Black SGL Theatre
B.I.G.G. News!


Managing Producer (Consultant)

Freedom Train Productions, a Black queer theatre company, seeks a highly motivated and independent arts professional with a background in theatre management. This is a part time consultant position beginning in Spring 2010 with an option to stay on permanently dependent on funding.

The Managing Producer will:

* Develop a three-year development and relationship building strategy for special events fundraising and individual, institutional, and government giving;
* Work with the artistic team to identify and support the theatre's response to immediate public and private giving opportunities;
* Work with the artistic team to design a public theatre training series and related earned income revenue strategy; and
* Assess the artistic and management theatre model that the theatre has built over its first three years and provide consultation toward opportunities moving forward.

This position, funded through our Stonewall Community Foundation award, is a great opportunity for a rising arts leader to play a crucial role in the growth of an emerging theatre.

Women, transgender, and people of color candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply please visit:

www.freedomtrainproductions.org/work

B.I.G.G. News!

In March 2010, Freedom Train Productions announced big and positive transitions. After four years of concentrating on play development, we are thrilled to announce a new programmatic expansion to produce black queer theatre -- FIRE! STAGES.

We believe B.I.G.G. objectives are achieved in partnership with supporters and audience like yourself:

Board of Directors - Expand and Diversify
Space Is the Place
Long-Term Growth
Give!

Join our efforts to grow a truly unique arts organization:

www.freedomtrainproductions.org/bigg

Freedom Train Productions is a Black queer theater company dedicated to political art and social activism that engages artists and audiences. We develop and stage challenging and controversial narratives about the universal struggle for freedom and transformation through the lens of black queer protagonists.

In theatre performance, new work development, and training we create a safe home where stories about black queer protagonists can change the world and make it safer for marginalized communities to exist. We believe that in a society where freedom of expression is regularly under attack, this work is critical.

www.freedomtrainproductions.org

"Black queer protagonists are our vehicle.
Creative justice is our destination."

Join The Audre Lorde Project In Our NewTranslator Training ProjectApplication Deadline: September 15th, 2009 (NYC)

Are you fluent in English and Spanish? Are you already an informal translator in your family, community and/or workplace? Would you like to earn extra income as a translator in community-based organizations?

Join the Audre Lorde Project
in our new Translator Training Project
Application Deadline: September 15, 2009

What is the Translator Training Project?

One of our natural resources is that many of us are multilingual and have been translating for friends, family, neighbors and coworkers as needed. The Translator Training Project seeks to provide opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming immigrants of color who are already informal community translators to gain greater skills in interpretation/translation. The program includes two all day trainings on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 which will focus on sharpening translations skills. There are a limited number of $100 stipends available for this training. After completion of the training participants will also be expected to volunteer some time providing translation for ALP events.

Can I be one of the translators in this program? Yes, if you:

• Were born outside of the U.S. People born in Puerto Rico and Hawaii are eligible to apply.
• Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, queer, or not heterosexual/ straight
• Identify as a person of color – including African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Caribbean, Indigenous / First Nations, and/or Pacific Islander
• Are fluent in more than one language including English and Spanish

What are the next steps?

• After filling out the info below, we will call you for a follow-up conversation and to answer any questions
• If you wish to participate in the program, but do not need a stipend please note this on your application. While stipends are limited there will be space for some non-stipend participants.

The Translator Training Project seeks to provide opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming immigrants of color who are already informal community translators to:

• gain greater skills in interpretation/translation
• learn resources and strategies to use translation to generate income
• better understand how to make our community spaces more accessible
• share knowledge about health, social and community resources
• share resources on translating health, sexuality and gender issues




What is the Audre Lorde Project?

ALP is a community organizing center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans, and Gender Non-Conforming (LGBTSTGNC) People of Color (POC) in New York City. We currently have organizing projects addressing economic justice in the Trans community, increasing safety and decreasing police violence in Brooklyn, and building resources and power in immigrant communities. We also have a resource center and coordinate a network of over 30 LGBTST POC organizations. You can check out our web site for more details: www.alp.org

APPLICATION

Name:

Phone:
Are there times that we should not call you?

Email:

Were you born outside of the U.S.?

Do you identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans, Gender Non Conforming, queer, and/ or not heterosexual/ straight?

Do you identify as a Person of Color (of African, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Caribbean, and/or Indigenous Descent) ?

Which languages are you fluent in?


Why do you want to be part of this program?


Do you want to participate in this program without the stipend?

Please return this information by September 15, 2009. If you have any questions, contact Lolan Sevilla at 718.596.0342 x.13 or lsevilla[at]alp.org.

Collette Carter (718) 596-0342 ext. 17 ccarter[at]alp.org www.alp.org




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Out to Work: The Largest LGBT Career Fair in the NortheastThursday, September 17th, 2009 > 11AM -4PM

Out to Work:
The Largest LGBT Career Fair in the Northeast
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
11AM-4PM


Featuring 3,000 attendees and 60 exhibitors from all industries

Confirmed Exhibitors Include:
NYU
JPMorgan
Village Care
Wachovia
Pfizer
Johnson & Johnson
McBurney YMCA
Prudential
AXA
This List as of August 18, 2009

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About Out to Work

This event is co-produced by the
Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce.

Employment Listings for YOU and Those YOU KNOW

Hey Black Family,

A friend (thanks Stanford) sent the following job employment information to me and I'm just passing it along. Good luck in your job search.

--
ROD (aka BIG ROD)

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Full time Program Manager and other positions available at large, successful and growing workforce development operation in North Brooklyn. St Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation’s Workforce Development Division seeks the following staff:

Program Manager, Skills Training – Oversee all aspects of Environmental Remediation Technician or Commercial Truck Driver technical training program including developing training schedule, recruitment and enrollment, coordinating training with technical training vendors, supervise case management and job development staff, maintain and expand strong partnerships with employers, ensure job placement, reporting and funder liaison. Requirements: 3 years of program management experience; strong organizational skills; BA degree; strong written and oral communication skills.

Program Manager, Green Collar Jobs – Oversee all aspects of new Green Collar skills training program including starting up pilot PV Solar Panel Installation training and designing new training courses in renewable energy, building performance and other green fields. Research potential career tracks. Develop new relationships with employers, training vendors and partners. Assist in securing funding. Requirements: program management experience; interest and/or experience in environmental field; high energy level; BA degree; strong written and oral communication skills.

Program Manager, Dislocated Workers – Oversee all aspects of new placement and job training program for newly dislocated workers. Participate in start up activities, coordinating with other St. Nicks programs and CBOs; supervise staff of 6; development new employer relationships; coordinate reporting; and funder liaison. Requirements: 3 years of program management and supervisory experience; ability to manage diverse relationships; BA degree; strong organizational skills; attention to detail.

Program Manager, Adult Education – New position available overseeing all aspects of our growing employment-focused adult education division. Manage staff that includes DOE teachers. Reporting and funder liaison. Requirements: literacy and adult education technical expertise; knowledge of Adult Ed. funding sources; understanding of case management and/or employment services; BA degree; strong organizational skills; ability to work some evenings and Saturdays; bi-lingual a plus.

Data and Reporting Manager – Responsible for all elements of our internal and external reporting of program outcomes including managing a small staff; using internal reporting system and various government and funder-mandated systems; ensure quality and timeliness of data input and program reporting. Requirements: BA degree; experience with data reporting systems and basic software (Excel, Access); adept and interested in technology; ability to handle multiple projects independently; attention to detail.

Retention Coordinator – Responsible for all post-placement services to ensure job retention including maintaining regular contact with placed clients and their employers; tracking and reporting job retention; determining if customers requirement additional services and coordinating these services with staff and external organizations; and creating programming to help customers keep their jobs and to stay in contact with our organization. Requirements: strong organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to handle multiple projects; attention to detail; Associate degree. Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays; bi-lingual a plus.

Workplace Success Skills Trainer, Bi-lingual – Develop and lead 2-week workplace success skills/job readiness/life skills training cycles for dislocated workers population in English and/or in Spanish; adapt current curriculum to new population; coordinate internal and outside speakers; participate in assessment; case conferencing and job placement for trained customers; ensure participants have resume and other materials to begin job search after training; oversee participants’ structured job search; keep participants highly engaged and motivated. Requirements: experienced in teaching, presentations or training in employment or related field; highly motivated, professional and energetic; ability to train in English and Spanish; knowledge of the needs of dislocated and disadvantaged workers; BA or Associate degree. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Job Developer – two new positions available to provide job placement services to dislocated workers. Responsibilities include: develop employer relationships and placement opportunities; assist customers in job/career exploration; match participants to job openings, prepare them for interviews, coordinate interviews and follow up with employers; assist participants in their own structured job search. Requirements: 2 years of job development or related experience; able to motivate participants; high energy level; BA or Associate degree; strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

Case Manager/Career Advisor, Dislocated Workers – assess participants’ needs and assist them during employment program and during transition to employment. Responsibilities include: assess enrolled participants; develop Career Plan jointly with participants to identify career goals; identify and build on assets; minimize employment barriers; and coordinate services during participation, job search and post placement; maintain case notes and client file. Requirements include: 2 years experience in case management or vocational counseling; strong interpersonal skills; knowledge and experience with issues facing disadvantaged job seekers; highly organized; expertise in substance abuse, domestic violence, criminal justice system, homelessness, or other specialty a plus. BA or Associate degree. Bi-lingual a plus.

Program Coordinator – provide administrative and clerical support to new program staff of six people including scheduling; testing participants; creating computer and paper customer files. Responsibilities include: strong organization, administrative and clerical skills; strong typing skills; attention to detail; ability to interface with clients and employers; ability to handle multiple responsibilities/projects; strong written English skills; ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Data Clerk – support Data Reporting team including inputting customer information in various internal and government and funder databases ensuring timeliness and accuracy; oversee client paper files ensuring completeness and accuracy; review data discrepancies; follow up on missing client information; run regular internal and external reports. Requirements: knowledge of various reporting systems; attention to detail; accurate typing/data entry skills; Associates degree; strong organizational skills.

To apply, applicants should send a cover letter indicating position desired, resume, and salary history/requirement electronically to St. Nicks Human Resources at HR@stnicksnpc.com or via fax to 718.943.3085 or 718.486.5982. Visit www.stnicksnpc.org to learn more. We are EOE.