August 25, 2005
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Volume 80, No. 22

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MANUFACTURING POSITIONS OPEN: due to continued growth in our business, we are accepting applications for production positions. Seeking qualified applicants for molding, assembly, and finishing departments across all shifts. Top pay and excellent benefits, major medical, dental, vision, life, ESOP, and 401K. Starting pay $10.10, and up, plus shift premium. $200 signing bonus payable after completion of 60 days employment. Apply in person, Monday-Friday, 8am to 4pm. Consolidated Metco, Hwy. 64 West, 95 Plastic Plant Road, Cashiers, NC 28717. 7-27.

THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS is seeking Cook Aide. Requirements: A high school diploma, GED, equivalent training and experience in a nutrition related field is required. Prior food preparation/service experience sufficient to know the basics. Satisfactorily completion of the Food Sanitation Course is preferred. For a complete application and job description contact 828-497-8131. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a Tribal Application. 14TN.

POSITION AVAILABLE for auto mechanic. Must be experienced working on Japanese imports. Call 586-3952 or send resume to Mechanic, PO Box 447, Webster, NC 28788. 15tn

CARPENTER, APPRENTICE and Helper wanted. Good Pay, Long hours. Glenville, Call 828-743-3604. 16tn

NEEDED CNAs, MED TECHS and uncertified aides for first and second shifts, 7 am to 7 pm, and 7 pm to 7 am. Willing to train right individual. Part-time and full time positions available. Insurance benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays. Pay according to experience and qualifications. Apply in person at Autumn Wind Assisted Living, 314 Hughes Branch Road, Bryson City, NC. Call 488-2780. 17tn

GREAT OPPORTUNITY to earn extra cash. Immediate part-time opening for an experienced housekeeper. Inquire at (704) 575-7587 OR (704) 992-6332 and start working today. 18-23e*

NOT YOUR ORDINARY FINISH CARPENTER POSITION Trade show company seeks F/T finish carpenter able to build anything. Year-round; indoor work in our well-equipped shop. Computer aided design and estimating a plus. Some PC skills a must. Applicant should be flexible; job includes some travel, light warehouse, purchasing and paperwork. $12-$15 per hour plus benefits. Call Ken 828 631-3374 ext. 2225 in Sylva, NC

POSITION AVAILABLE. Night Auditor. Good pay, paid holidays after 90 days. Hotel discounts. Fairfield Inn & Suites. Cherokee, N. C. 497-0400. Across from Harrah's. 18TN.

BAKER. Apply in person @ Aunt B's Donut & ice Cream Shop in Bryson City or call 488-0881. Pay based on experience or will train. 19-22.*

BALSAM MOUNTAIN INN has part-time jobs available: wait staff and dishwasher. Apply in person. Call 828 456-9498 for directions. 19tn

THE STATION RESTAURANT is now accepting applications for all positions. Apply in person at 225D Everett Street, Bryson City, NC 19-26*

IN HAYWOOD COUNTY: Full time qualified professional to coordinate supports and house oversight for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and geriatric issues. Must have skills in supervision, knowledge of residential standards and regulation, and the ability to develop plans of support. Minimum requirements: four-year degree and 2 to 4-years of experience. Call 254-9917 for an application. EOE 19tn

CHEROKEE CENTRAL SCHOOLS position opening. Baby Face - Parent Education Position. CDA or AA degree in Early Childhood, and meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Laws. A flexible schedule required school year position and will work our of the Hope Center. This is a family and child education program serving families of pre-natal to 5-year old children. Pick up an application at the school Administration Office or call 828 497-6370 or 497-3928. Open until filled. 19tn

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE is holding an income tax school. Registration ends on September 14th. SCHOOL BEGINS September 19th. We will be hiring tax preparers for our upcoming 2006 tax season from these classes. Become a professional tax preparer and earn extra money. Build your resume! Tax preparation is a highly mobile profession. You can take these skills and put them to use anyhwhere. ENROLL TODAY! JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE. www.jacksonhewitt.com Sylva 631-0686. 20-26e

MOUNTAIN PROJECTS, INC. HEAD START is accepting applications for the following positions: Lead Teacher -Kneedler Child Development Center - WCU Campus - Jackson County - 1 yr. old classroom. Candidate must have an AA degree in Early Childhood Education (BS preferred), computer skills, be able to delegate duties to other staff, work well with parents & community members, have 2 yrs. experience in classroom setting, good judgment/problem solving skills, be flexible and have the ability to work with diverse populations. This is a 12 month position w/benefits. Assistant Lead Teacher -Jackson County - This is a part time position, hours are from 1:30-5:30 pm. Candidate must have high school diploma/ GED, Child Care Credentials I & II, be able to assume responsibilities of teacher when absent, work well with all staff members, have good judgment/problem solving skills, be flexible and have the ability to work with diverse families. Computer skills and 2 yrs experience in child care preferred. Temporary Lead Teacher - Jackson County - 3 to 5 yrs. old classroom. Candidate must have an AA degree in Early Childhood Education, computer skills, be able to delegate duties to other staff members, work with others in community for success of Head Start, 2 yrs experience in pre-school classroom, problem solving skills/good judgment and the ability to work with diverse population. Family Service Worker - Jackson County - Candidate must have an AA degree in Health, Social Work or Child Care related, computer skills, time management/organizational skills, self motivated, good judgment, ability to work with diverse families, 1 to 2 yrs experience working with families and community agencies. Medical terminology helpful. This is a nine month position with benefits. Applications will be taken at Mountain Projects, Inc. 2251 Old Balsam Rd, Waynesville 28786 or 25 Schulman St., Sylva 28779 until the close of business on August 19, 2005. Pre-employment drug testing required EOE/AA.

 LINE COOKS - EXPERIENCED - TOP PAY, benefits. Full-time, nights. Apply in person after 3:00 PM. Call 9828) 743-5512 for directions. 20-25.

PRESSURE WASHER AND PAINTER: Must be experienced in cleanaing and painting natural log home and fence. Apply in person at Santa Land's personnel office. 20-22

SALES PEOPLE NEEDED: Seeking self-motivated, outgoing, mature individuals who can work flexible hours, especially weekends and holidays. Openings in jewelry sales, retail sales, gem ore sales. Apply at Smoky Mountain Gold and Ruby Mine, Hwy. 441 No., Cherokee, across from Dairy Queen.  20-22

RIDE OPERATORS, SALES PEOPLE needed: Seeking self-motivated, outgoing, mature individuals who can work flexible hours, especially weekends and holidays. Openings in ride operation, food service and sales. Must be 18 years old or older. Apply at Santa Land's main office, Cherokee. 20-22

YOU CAN EARN money for Christmas. Looking for Sales person for the fall. Days, evenings and weekends. 828-497-7367, Ask for Mr. Denman. 20TN.

BILLBOARD HELPER: Must have experience in working on high platforms, construction, installation, and maintenance of billboards preferred, but not necessary. Apply in person at Santa's Land personnel office. 20-22

NOW HIRING front desk position, full or part-time. Econo Lodge, Cherokee. Call 736-5250 or 497-4575. 21,22

FOREMAN NEEDED for commercial and residential wood framing contractor in Asheville and surrounding area. 828 216-5318. 21,22*

HOUSE 2BR, 2 FULL BATHS . Laundry room. $750 month, need first, last, and deposit. Call 293-9205. 21-24

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER NEEDED for work including vinyl siding, window and doors. Pay based upon expeience. Must have a valid driver license. 631-3588. 21,22

CARPENTER NEEDED for frame and finish work. Must have transportation and own tools. Salary based on experience. Call Tim 828 273-2753. 21-2*

LICENSED AESTHETICIAN needed for spa in Sylva. Product training and clientel provided. 828 631-0232. 21,22

MASTERCORP now hiring housekeepers. Average $13 per hour. We will train you at $9 per hour. Also carpet tech needed. Work is scheduled for Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Paid weekly. Benefits offered. Must have own transportation. Call 743-1183. 21-24

QUIZNOS -  Are you looking for a part-time job to wake up to? Call us!! Work 9 am to 1 pm Monday-Friday. Help with lunch prep. Have the afternoon to yourself. Stop by to pick-up an application, Mon.-Fri.,Quiznos, 86 Wal-Mart Plaza, Sylva. 21,22*

GROWING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY now hiring one experienced carpenter and carpenter helper.  Applicant must have driver license and own transportation, be reliable and hardworking. Person should be willing to work on all aspects of home construction. Experience in building decks, porches, drywall, framing, and siding a plus. 828 508-0336. 21,22*

EMBROIDERY POSITION: Full or part-time. Some experience with hooping, design and multi-head machine preferred. Apply at All American Awards, West Sylva Shopping Area, Sylva. 586-5597. 21,22*

HOUSE PAINTER NEEDED Call David, 743-9909. 21,22

OPPORTUNITY House painting, window cleaning, management. Female, responsible, agile. Long term. David, 743-9909. 21,22

SMOKY MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB In Whittier is seeking a finish carpenter which will include such items as installing door handles, microwave, towel bars, trim repairs, caulking, etc. Salary based upon experience. Please call 497-2772 or come by office to fill out application. 21-22.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE POSITION open at Fairfield Sapphire Valley. Versatile, capable, dependable person needed or duties that include light plumbing, electrical, painting and carpentry. Full time work including weekends. Excellent benefits. Call Betsy at 743-5022. 21-24.

EXPERIENCED ROOFER. Must have own transportation and be dependable. 631-3188. 21-22.

REAL ESTATE SALES EXECUTIVE - Maggie Valley Club, one of western North Carolina's most well-known communities is currently at the initial stages of its 5-year, $100 million master plan. We are  seeking ambitious and driven individuals to represent the community's various real estate offerings.  The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate sales or other relationship oriented sales arenas. Once selected, the incumbent will hit the ground running by representing the new Maggie Valley Club to the general public. North Carolina Real Estate license preferred but not required for consideration. To request more information or to apply for the position, please forward your resume to Leif Strahan at (828) 926-4851(fax) or lstrahan@maggievalleyclub.com. 22,23e

DIGITAL RETOUCHER - FULL TIME OPPURTUNITY - Retouch photos using Photoshop 7.0 in a production environment.  Knowledge of the windows environment and its corollaries is a plus. Complete detailed tasks efficiently and effectively. Apply in person. 828-631-3889. 22,23e

CD LOADER - FULL TIME OPPURTUNITY - Load photographer’s work into system: organize the folders for the work as they come in.  Pick the poses that were chosen by the client for retouching. This individual must me extremely organized with a good knowledge of how a windows network operates.  Apply in person.  828-631-3889. 22,23e

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Must be qualified to operate excavator, loader, dozer. Some travel required. Top pay based on experience, excellent benefits. 828-586-1973 ext. 301. 22,23e

FULL TIME YEAR ROUND OFFICE POSITION AVAILABLE. Personable individual needed with the ability to multi-task and work as a team member. Fast paced office demands an energetic and outgoing nature. Good clerical computer and telephone skills required. Real estate experience a plus. Fax resume to (828) 743-0951 or call (828) 743-1021 for an interview. 22,23e

PART TIME FITNESS CENTRE ATTENDANT - Immediate Opening at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club a private, seasonal club (May 1 - October 31) Highlands, North Carolina. Duties include facility maintenance and assisting members. Hours are afternoons, evenings and weekends. Must be able to work with little supervision.  Call Tim at 828-526-5850. 22-24e

HAIR DESIGNER NEEDED Full time, benefits. Apply at Team Designers, 555 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 22,23

HARDWOOD FLOORING HELPER nonsmoker with own transportation. $8.00 per hour to start. Call 743-1429 or 226-7027. 22,23

CARPENTER HELPERS AND LABORERS needed. Must have own transportation, and be dependable. Should be willing to learn new tasks. Good salary. Some knowledge of carpentry helpful. Call Sue at 828 631-1373.  22,23

JOIN OUR SOUTHERN LIVING AT HOME Family now and be trained for the fall season. Call Dale 828 631-3860. 22-25*

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD seeks part-time help in most all positions for the up coming fall/winter season. Friendly outgoing personalities required with some positions requiring cash and computer experience. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekend and some holidays. Car attendants, parking attendant, friendly people person needed in Dillsboro and Bryson City. Retail Sales associates, cash handling and computer experience necessary.  F & B assistance, must be able to follow detail instructions and work in a fast paced environment, experience in fast food and cash handling helpful. Reservationist computer and telephone skills necessary. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and some holidays. Applications may be picked up at the Dillsboro or Bryson City Depot.  22

IMMEDIATE Administrative Assistant for busy real estate developer, Tuckasegee. Must be organized, able to multi-task in demanding environment. Strong Word and Excel a must. Shorthand a plus. Experience required. Email resume to rworth46@earthlink.net or call (239) 267-9675 9 to 10 am weekdays. 22,23*

CARPENTER WANTED with 5-years or more experience in log home or conventional house construction, Must be dependable, have own transportation, and own tools. Person should be able to work without supervision and have ability to read blueprints. Salary based upon experience and knowledge. Willing to work in Sylva and Asheville area. Call Sue at 828 631-1373. 22,23

CHEROKEE CENTRAL SCHOOLS Position opening: Superintendent of Education: must possess an Education Specialist degree, plus must have earned an undergraduate degree or a Master's degree from an accredited university or college in math, science, or technology. Must hold a North Carolina principal certificate issued under the authority of the State Board of Education. This principal's certificate must have a minimum of five years experience as a principal. For application call 828 497-6370. Open until filled.  22

SULLBARK BUILDERS, INC. is looking for a new office manager to work in local office. Must be able to use QuickBooks Contractor Series, have good accounting background, and work well with others. Duties will involve data entry, accounting, filing, answering phones, customer service, and general office upkeep. Pay is base on experience. Please send resume to PO Box 1579, Cashiers, NC 28717 or fax to 828 743-2553. Call 828 399-1510 and speak with Brandy Sullivan to set up an interview. Position needs to be filled ASAP. 22,23

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS Dillsboro now hiring for all positions. Please apply in person. 22tn

SEEKING FULL TIME Customer Service Representative. Responsibilities to include: provide repair service scheduling assistance and needs assessments. Demonstration of new communications and warning equipment products. Preparation of quotations, bids, estimates. Individual must be professional, self-motivated, and detail oriented. Working knowledge/experience with public safety communications and/or electronics coursework preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, as well as, BCBS health and dental plans, plus more. Fax resume to 828 586-0451 or email to westerncarolinacomm@yahoo.com ATTN: Owner. Call 828 586-0611 for appointment to pick-up an application. 22,23

NEEDED: Sub-contractors to install and service Dish Network satellite systems. Immediate openings available. Paid training provided for dependable, qualified individuals. Must have truck or van. Great career opportunity. Call us at 828 687-9995/9667 or 1-866-821-0423.  22

Full Time Registered Nurse needed for Personal Care Service Program. 40 hours per week with full benefits. Send resume' and cover letter to Pathways For The Future, Attn: Roy Burnette, 525 Mineral Springs Drive, SYLVA, NC 28779, or call (828) 586-1570 for more information. 21,22

 GOLF MAINTENANCE and Landscaper assistants needed at Trillium for full or part-time work. Have several positions available. Pay starts at $8.75 an hour and up, with experience. Please contact Clay at 506-0413. Chris 421-7501 or Mark 226-2802 for an interview. Or come by the shop off Norton Road, Mon-Fri, 8 to 5. 22-23.

DELIVERY TECHNICIAN. Salary negotiable with experience. Kelley's Home Health, 391 Jackson Plaza, Sylva. 586-3683. Ask for Gladys. 22-23.

DUMP TRUCK DRIVER needed for local work in Sylva area. CDL license required. with good driving record. Call Darrell at 421-8485 or 586-5522. 22-23.*

COMFORT INN OF CHEROKEE now taking applications for front desk position. All shifts available. Those interested apply in person. 22-23.

NOW HIRING. Day shift & night shifts cooks. Apply in person at Dillsboro Smokehouse. 22-23.

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED: Traditional and Therapeutic Foster Parents needed to provide care for unique children in Western N C. 24 hour support, financial reimbursement, and excellent training provided. Contact Christopher Snipes at The Children's Home, Inc. (828)349-4171. Pre-service training classes will begin September 19. Call now to give back to your community and make a difference in a child's life!  22-23.

FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT needed for a multi-level non profit organization: Individual who can work independently, one-on-one, and team player with an Associates Degree in Business Admin or equivalent work experience. Must have 12 months hands on experience in office operations, proficient in Microsoft office programs, data base experience a plus. Duties include greeting public, answering phone, data entry, maintain files, preparing reports, accuracy, dependability, confidentiality a must. Please send resume with cover letter to Pathways For The Future, ATTN: Roy Burnette, 525 Mineral Springs Drive, Sylva, N. C. 28779. 22-23. 

CARPENTERS NEEDED. Growing log home company. Must have own transportation. Leads preferred. Call Zip at 506-1721 or Wayne at 586-8771. 22-23.*

JOBS AVAILABLE. Surveyor needs experienced instrument person and/or rodman. Immediate work. Full or part time. Person must have reliable transportation and valid NC driver's license. Call Kevin in office at 631-0713. 22.*

BAYMONT INN, CHEROKEE is now hiring for housekeeping and third shift desk clerk. Apply in person. Located on Acquoni Rd. Next door to Cherokee High School. 22-23.

OFFICE MANAGER - Cashiers law firm seeks mature, dependable individual for non-smoking office. Accounting and computer experience required. Please send resume to: Office Manager, PO box 3049, Cashiers, NC 28717-3049. 22tn

EXPERIENCED PANTRY PERSON -  Immediate Opening at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club a private, seasonal club (May 1 - October 31) Highlands, North Carolina.  We provide an excellent working environment. Competitive Wages and partial uniforms provided. Drug-free work environment.  Housing available. Call George at 828-526-2165 for an application or appointment. 22,23e

CDA I or II. Cashiers Valley Dental Assoc. is now accepting resumes for certified dental assistants for their growing dental practice. Exceptional compensation for exceptional and very talented individuals. Resumes should be sent to sherry@joemasondmd.com or PO Box 2448, Cashiers, NC 28717. SScc22

PM LINE COOK, wait person, host/hostess, for busy small restaurant. Excellent pay flexiable schedule. Wild Thyme Gourment. 490 Carolina Way, Highlands, (828) 526-4552. SShi22