Help Wanted Around Ditmas Park

Nora Whelan

Jan 28, 2014 — 1 min read

Help Wanted Sign by SurFeRGiRL30 on Flickr

Tired of the commute, or need a little something on the side? Here’s a roundup of some available gigs in and near the ‘hood.

1. CAMBA is looking for Group Leaders and Youth Workers for their after school programs in Flatbush and beyond. Candidates should be available Monday-Friday. Check out other qualifications and details and respond via their ad, plus check out other job opportunities with the organization here.

2. The Flatbush Food Coop needs a deli manager, deli clerks, and cashiers. Read more about each position and send your resume and cover letter to info@flatbushfoodcoop.com.

3. Newkirk Pharmacy (1402 Newkirk Avenue on the corner of Rugby Road) seeks a pharmacist with strong multitasking and customer service skills. Experience with Micro Merchant Systems’ PrimeRx as well as a knowledge of Bangla or Urdu is a plus. Send your resume through their ad.

4. Lea is looking for line cooks who are ready to make handcrafted pizza, pasta, and pastries. Send your resume through their ad.

5. A nearby school needs a guitar teacher to teach a small class of 11-year-olds on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm, February 6 through April 10. If interested, contact Lauren at bugsfsoafterschool@gmail.com.

6. A local orthopedic practice is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to start immediately. Must have a flexible schedule and good prioritizing and multitasking skills. Experience and knowledge of Russian are both preferred, but not mandatory. Email your resume and salary expectations through their ad.

7. A nearby furniture store is looking for a sales associate with experience, with knowledge of Creole or Spanish preferred. The store will pay salary plus commission. Check out more details and respond via their ad.

Photo by SurFeRGiRL30

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