Career Development
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Norristown Area Census Office to Hold Recruitment Event This Week, Offers Chance to Earn Up to $27 Per Hour
The Norristown Area Census Office will hold a major Census 2020 hiring event on Jan. 23 at the Montgomery County OIC, 1101 Arch Street, Norristown, for part-time positions that pay up to $27 per hour. The event will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. The recruiters are looking for around 3,000 applications to fill…
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MONTCO Careers – President & CEO at Surrey Services for Seniors
Headquartered in Devon, Surrey Services for Seniors is recognized as an innovative leader in the delivery of services and programs to help older adults live with independence, purpose, and dignity as active members of the community. Founded on the principle of “neighbor helping neighbor,” Surrey builds its strength and impact by bringing an active and…
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Phenom People Raises $30M, Plans Hiring Spree for Ambler Headquarters
After raising $30 million in Series C funding, human resources tech firm Phenom People plans to expand its presence at both its Ambler headquarters and internationally, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company plans to hire 75 new employees in Ambler in the next year thanks to the investment. Meanwhile, it may…
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Bose Store in King of Prussia To Close Amid Company’s Dramatic Shift to Online Shopping
Bose store in King of Prussia is one of the 119 retail stores the company is planning to close in North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia over the next several months as it shifts its focus to online shopping in selected markets, writes Catherine Carlock for the Philadelphia Business Journal. However the company still plans…
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MONTCO Careers – Harcum College
Located in Bryn Mawr, Harcum College couples practical, experiential education with exposure to liberal arts and seeks to enrich its graduates by broadening their intellectual and cultural horizons. Director of Student Accounts This position supervises and evaluates all Student Accounts representatives and the College Cashier, including student employees; devises and delivers proficiency training and customer…
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Visual Resumes and LinkedIn
By Lynne Williams You got that end of year bonus … or not. You are wondering if you should stay or go … or not. You would like to climb the ladder where you are at or perhaps somewhere else. Nonetheless, you have heard how important it is to engage in your own career management…
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Montgomery County Launches MontcoPA Counts Campaign for Upcoming 2020 Census
Montgomery County has launched a month-long MontcoPA Counts campaign to help educate and mobilize county residents for the 2020 Census. On Dec. 19, the committee co-chairs unveiled targeted community outreach plans, materials, training, and events for a campaign that focuses primarily on the historically under-counted populations. An accurate count of county residents is crucial to…
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Philadelphia Area Woman Part of Equal Pay Class Action Lawsuit Involving 3,000 Women
Allison Gamba was a success in the investment business at Goldman Sachs, writes Alexia Fernandez Campbell for vox.com. She went to business school. She sat on the New York Stock Exchange. She turned mediocre stocks into top-performing investments. She put in nine years at the company and was doing the job of managing director, overseeing…
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MONTCO Careers – Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial has helped individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth for more than 140 years. Prudential has operations in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States, including a local office in Dresher. Project Management Specialist This position manages small- and medium-sized projects in accordance with company methodologies; develops and manages project plans to ensure…
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MCCC Celebrates Accomplishments Of Students Who Completed Its POWER and POWER Plus Program
Montgomery County Community College recently celebrated the achievements of students who successfully completed its POWER and POWER Plus programs. The Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness program provides people in mental health and substance abuse recovery with the support and skills needed to take the next brave steps. The POWER program provides a free two-credit…
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Bala Cynwyd Startup Wants To Flip The Script On Gift Buying
Givzie, a Bala Cynwyd-based startup, wants to redefine the gift buying process by offering an alternative that combines wish lists and crowdfunding, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Amanda Olsen, the founder of the company, got the idea from all the “cheap plastic crap” her sons received and gifted at birthday parties and at…
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MONTCO Careers – Greater Philadelphia YMCA
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA, headquartered in Conshohocken, is an association of 16 YMCA locations that serves more than 160,000 members and 240,000 individuals a year, regardless of age, income, or background. Director of Shared Revenue Services This position designs and implements processes to ensure that all membership, childcare, program, and other fee-for-service revenue are properly…
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Death of Longtime Ludington Library Employee with Down Syndrome Leaves Huge Hole In Lower Merion Community
The recent death of Douglas Jarett, a longtime Ludington Library in Bryn Mawr employee with Down syndrome, has left a huge hole in the Lower Merion community, writes Stacy Jarrett Levitan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After he died, both the Lower Merion Police Department and the Lower Merion Library System dedicated Facebook posts to Jarett.…
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MONTCO Careers – Saint Joseph’s University
Founded in 1851, Saint Joseph’s University is a Jesuit university focused on supporting and challenging all aspects of its students and helping them to grow mentally, spiritually, personally, and creatively. Associate Director Recreation and Training This position manages and develops recreational programs and services to train undergraduates in the field of autism; helps manage crisis…
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Job At VarietyWorks Coffee Cart in the Montgomery County Human Services Center Provides Neurodivergent Barista with Sense of Independence
Thanks to VarietyWorks, a program created to provide individuals with disabilities access to employment, Eric Salomon has found a calling that makes him feel independent, writes Ronnie Polaneczky for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Salomon sought employment through the program after he finished school at 21. He originally tried out for several areas at Variety campus in…
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MCCC Launches New Tourism & Hospitality Management Program In Response To Growing Employment Opportunities
In response to the fast growth of the tourism and hospitality industry and increasing employment opportunities in these fields, Montgomery County Community College has launched a new Tourism & Hospitality Management Program. The program launch was announced Nov. 6 during the celebratory event at MCCC’s Culinary Arts Institute in Lansdale. Keynote speaker was Megan Miller,…
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MONTCO Careers – UGI
In operation since 1882, UGI Utilities is a natural gas and electric utility committed to delivering reliable, safe, and affordable energy to more than 700,000 customers across 46 counties in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Category Director – Corporate Services This position manages the execution of third party spend categories supporting HR, finance, IT, marketing, and travel;…
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Sears Announces Another Round of Closing Stores, Montgomery Mall Location Among Them
The Sears store at the Montgomery Mall in North Wales is among nearly 100 Sears and Kmart locations nationwide that will shutter soon after the new year. Six of the stores are in Pennsylvania, writes Chris Ullery for The Intelligencer. “We will endeavor to create and deliver value through a strategic combination of our better-performing…
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