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JOOLA is seeking a strategic and performance-driven Senior Copywriter to lead the development of high-impact messaging across our marketing and sales ecosystem. This role will be responsible for crafting compelling copy that drives engagement, conversion, and brand affinity across digital campaigns, product launches, retail activations, and social platforms.

As a key member of the creative team, the Senior Copywriter will partner closely with marketing, design, and product teams to translate business objectives into clear, persuasive, and on-brand storytelling. From headlines that spark curiosity to product descriptions that convert, this role is central to how JOOLA speaks to athletes, fans, and consumers across pickleball, table tennis, and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and evolve JOOLA’s brand voice and messaging across all consumer touchpoints.
• Lead concept development for campaigns that elevate JOOLA’s position in sport, culture, and lifestyle.
• Write compelling long- and short-form copy for advertising, product launches, retail environments, packaging, and social media.
• Collaborate with creative, product, and digital teams to ensure copy aligns with design intent, campaign strategy, and audience insights.
• Translate complex product features into inspiring, benefit-driven language that resonates with diverse audiences—from elite athletes to first-time players.
• Maintain consistency and tone across global platforms while adapting messaging for local markets when needed.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional copywriting experience, preferably within a consumer brand, sports, or lifestyle category.
• Proven track record of developing copy that drives measurable engagement and sales performance.
• Exceptional storytelling, editing, and presentation skills with a strong grasp of brand tone and nuance.
• Experience writing for omni-channel campaigns including digital advertising, retail, email, social, and video.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with evolving priorities.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and digital performance metrics a plus.
• Passion for sport, wellness, and active living preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Balances creative expression with business objectives and performance goals.
• Creative Excellence: Crafts fresh, emotionally resonant ideas that stand out across channels.
• Collaboration: Works fluidly with designers, marketers, and product teams to build unified storytelling.
• Adaptability: Shifts tone and style seamlessly between product, brand, and campaign messaging.
• Attention to Detail: Upholds accuracy, clarity, and quality in every word and deliverable.
• Cultural Awareness: Understands and integrates sport, community, and cultural trends into relevant brand narratives.
• Ownership: Takes initiative, meets deadlines, and drives projects from concept to execution with minimal oversight.

About JOOLA:

JOOLA was first established in 1952 and built a global reputation as a pioneer in table tennis. In 2022, JOOLA expanded into the rapidly growing pickleball scene and quickly attracted the biggest names in the sport. As an official table tennis sponsor for three Summer Olympic Games and the official sponsor of pickleball's top athletes and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), the team at JOOLA combines its storied expertise with fresh perspectives to bring innovation to both sports. JOOLA creates a variety of equipment, apparel, and accessories for both table tennis and pickleball players, professional and recreational. With offices in US, Germany, Brazil, and China, JOOLA has a global presence and wide distributor network.

MANGO is a multinational fashion company that designs, manufactures and markets clothing and accessories.

At MANGO, we inspire and unite through our passion for style and culture. We are in 118 countries and our online presence extends to more than 85 countries. Our team is made up of people of 112 nationalities.

In our team, we are proactive and dynamic, with communication skills and we are always open to new challenges. We are a young and multicultural team, we love the good vibes we have and we work together to achieve results. We are informed of trends and current events in the retail world.

Job Details:

We are excited to announce a Key Holder position for our MANGO Pentagon City store located in Arlington, Virginia!

Key Responsibilities:

Guarantee the best customer experience within the store providing all the support that customers might need. To achieve this, it will be key to possess good product and fashion knowledge, positive attitude and the will to make customers feel at home.

Ensure that the standards of the shopfloor are spotless: product well replenished and that the store clean, tidy and merchandised in an attractive way in order to maximize sales and offer the experience that our customers deserve. In terms of security standards, either in fitting rooms, stockrooms, shopfloor, or cash desk, they must be adhered to.

While working at the cash desk, Key Holder are expected to process all register transactions in a smooth, efficient, and accurate way to ensure that the last part of the experience in the store is enjoyable and satisfactory for the customer while ensuring that all the policies and procedures are followed strictly.

When working in the stockrooms, Key Holder are expected to participate in all objectives related with operations of the back areas including: delivery, replenishment, transfers in & out, maintenance of the standards of the stockroom, inventories and keeping the area clean, tidy and organized.

Key Holder Responsibilities:

• Open and close the store, ensuring all security procedures are followed.
• Handle cash management responsibilities, including deposits and safe counts.
• Lead by example in customer service, sales, and store operations, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Act as the Manager on Duty (MOD), taking charge of store operations, team support, and customer experience during assigned shifts.
• Drive personal sales performance while actively contributing to team selling and overall store goals.

Requirements:

• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a retail sales environment
• Customer service oriented
• Independent work ethic, time management skills
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
• High energy, enthusiastic, passionate, and upbeat attitude
• Fosters genuine connection through compassion, empathy, integrity and building trusting relationships
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt – energy and speed
• Computer skills to operate point of sale system is a plus

What makes us special?

• As a member of the Mango team, you’ll get a 40% discount on all our lines, so that you’ll always be wearing the latest!
• Insurance Benefit: You only pay a % of the value!
• Pet Insurance – Partnering with MetLife, covering up to 90% of veterinary expenses.
• 401(K) Pension Plan
• Holidays + Wellness Days
• Vacation Days
• Commuter Benefits
• Bonus and/or Commission paid monthly
• At Mango, we invest in your personal and professional development. Access a wide range of training courses, personalized mentoring, continuous development programs and internal promotion opportunities that will drive you toward success.
• Think big! Mango offers you international opportunities in over 120 markets for you to broaden your horizons and grow with us globally.

You got it?

We like you

With a career at Hudson, you really benefit! We Offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities

Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

Purpose: The EVP of Duty Paid Retail Operations partners with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer in setting and driving the company's vision and retail operational strategy and operating model. The EVP Retail Operations is accountable for leadership, customer excellence, delivering overall profit & loss targets, operational excellence and overall performance of the Duty Paid retail portfolio

Essential Functions:

• Provides strategic and day-to-day operational leadership and support to Duty Paid retail operations, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met; translates operations strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning
• Creates understanding, acceptance, and adoption of established, enterprise-wide key performance indicators, and ensures broad understanding of actions and behaviors that drive positive KPI results across locations; measures and analyzes revenue streams, offerings, and relationships to optimize business growth while ensuring profitability by optimizing resource utilization in all areas of the business and initiating timely remedial action plans as required
• Establishes an authentic culture and leadership system of coaching, engagement, empathy, trust, and mutual respect; collaborates with People & Culture to plan and implement people development and succession planning initiatives that build bench strength and create clear pathways for retail talent
• Defines and implements operational procedures and organizational policies and programs to drive the company’s operations capabilities to surpass the industry average; assesses and implements improved processes, digital tools and new technologies in collaboration with cross-functional leaders to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and profitability
• Works closely with the Business Development team in preparing RFP responses in the areas of sales projections; approves financial projections and business terms on all RFP’s and extensions of existing business while ensuring financial viability and strategic alignment of all new business opportunities
• Sponsors the design and implementation of enterprise-level training and capability building programs across sales, merchandising, customer service, systems, and operational procedures; partners with Operations Services and Learning & Development teams to ensure training initiatives drive measurable business outcomes and align with the company’s service and leadership philosophies.
• Develops and uses personal understanding of the retail industry, its unique trends and challenges, and external influences that affect business outcomes to anticipate and proactively prepare for opportunities and challenges; maintains awareness of competitive landscape and emerging retail trends to inform strategic decisions
• Drives innovation in customer experience, operational processes, and technology adoption to maintain competitive advantage and meet evolving customer expectations; champions continuous improvement initiatives across Retail Operations
• Acts as a visible change leader who models adaptability, resilience, and a growth mindset; drives alignment and confidence during transformation initiatives and champions a culture that embraced continuous improvement.

Reporting Relationship: The EVP Retail Operations reports directly into the Chief Operating Officer

Major Interdependencies: Category Management, Design & Construction, Marketing & Communications, Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Services, Operations Performance, People & Culture, Business Development, IT, Legal

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 15 years:

• In a senior leadership role: Requires 10 years of progressive leadership experience leading senior-level retail operations teams responsible for developing and executing large scale operational programs
• In a technical role: Requires 10 years of experience developing and delivering operations programs and executing against retail operations plans
• A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the fifteen-year requirement
• An MBA or a master’s level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 2 years of the fifteen-year requirement
• In the industry: Requires a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in customer-facing retail operations; experience in retail convenience concepts is preferred

Specialized Training:

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and statutes

Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits:

• Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage P&L, drive revenue growth, and optimize operational expenses while maintaining quality standards
• Advanced leadership skills necessary to drive organizational results across the entire North America Region
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Requires a demonstrated ability to effectively grow sales and operating profit, while continuously improving customer, team member, and landlord satisfaction
• Requires a successful track record of growing sales and operating profit, while continuously improving customer delight, associate engagement, and landlord satisfaction
• Requires a demonstrated successful track record managing highly visible relationships with both public and private clients and stakeholders (City Councils, airport authorities, developers, landlords, DBEs, Unions, and joint venture partners)
• Proven ability to work effectively with landlords, DBEs, joint venture partners and similarly positioned stakeholders
• Highly advanced business acumen and also has the strategic mindset required to understand the long-term implications of operations management decisions and to advance the organization’s goals
• Demonstrated history of anticipating and balancing the needs of the business with the needs of complex stakeholders, the employee population, and individual circumstances
• Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals; high emotional intelligence with ability to read context, manage ambiguity, and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics with empathy and composure
• Demonstrated experience exhibiting a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to optimize work processes and achieve positive results

Location/Travel:

• Requires extensive travel to airport and retail locations across the US, with a strong preference for the role to be based in either the North America Support Center in Bethesda, MD or East Rutherford, NJ. A regular in-office presence is expected to build relationships and foster collaboration.

Disclaimer:

All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Dufry, Hudson, and HMSHost are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

THE TEAM

The mission of the Store Management Department is to lead our specialized teams to sell clothes and deliver world-class experiences.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a member of the Store Management Department, you will lead and motivate the teams responsible for selling clothes, delivering world-class client experiences, and building loyal client relationships. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for the flawless execution of Sales, Floor, Business and People Management in order to exceed daily business goals. And, with people at the heart of everything you do, you will support our high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia—while enjoying one yourself.

THE ROLE

As the Boutique Lead, you will lead the team to:

• To lead the team to sell clothes, deliver world-class experiences, and build loyal client relationships.
• To create an optimal balance of sales and service by having the right people, in the right place at the right time.
• To seamlessly own or escalate the invisible details across People, Clients, Product, Space, Risk and Operations that enable an exceptional shopping experience
• To manage the day-to-day performance of the retail team in support of the business objectives, enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience
• Work with the appropriate Business Support partners to seamlessly lead the day-to-day function of the department in support of corporate objectives, while enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Boutique Lead has:

• A commitment to learn, apply, champion, and enrich Aritzia's Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The skills and/or education that are an asset to perform in the role and the commitment to continuously learn and develop oneself and inspire growth in others
• A dedication to quality and investing in results that add value to the business at all times
• A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate
• A great sense of style, representing Aritzia’s brand, aesthetic and style fundamentals while setting trends and influencing culture

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• If applicable in location: A-OK Café – Our world-class café located on-site
• Product Discount – Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? You have now.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness – Because your health, happiness, and safety matter – 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, be it physical, mental, social, or financial.
• Aspirational Workspace – Our boutiques are specially designed to be places of beauty, creativity, and inspiration. From the product to the art to the music pumping through our top-of-the-line sound systems. It’s all part of the Everyday Luxury experience you – and our clients – deserve.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

Overview

The Store Manager leads the overall store business objectives, including the achievement of sales and profitability goals. The store manager will have oversight of all store operations, as well as, recruiting, hiring and development of all team members. This dynamic individual will demonstrate excellent relationship building skills, with both internal and external clients, to establish an exceptional service culture. This individual will serve as a David Yurman brand ambassador, engaging in opportunities that promote the product, vision and inspiration of the brand within the market.

The David Yurman Tysons Store Manager will be accountable for the following key deliverables:

Responsibilities

Achieve and/or Exceed Sales Plan

• Create and execute strategic initiatives to deliver the planned annual sales goals
• Lead, motivate and drive sales professionals to meet their sales goals and exceed the highest expectations for customer service
• Demonstrate sales leadership for associates by taking an active role on the selling floor to participate in clientele development, supervise and coach sales professionals and build local brand/store awareness. While present on the selling floor, the Store Manager will engage clients and endeavor to connect them with sales professionals to assist the clients with their purchases. Any selling activity by the Store Manager should be incidental to the Store Manager’s primary duties and must be kept to a minimum.
• Remain current and knowledgeable of industry trends, to determine strategic opportunities to maximize sales within the market.
• Partner with the Buying & Merchandising team to ensure product assortment is consistent with market needs and sales goals
• Monitor and measure all stores’ performance and provide to Corporate leaders a thorough understanding and reporting of issues, performance results, opportunities, and challenges particular to specific locations of responsibility, along with recommendations and action plans for improvement.

Clientele/Service Management

• Lead a culture focused on client satisfaction including resolution of customer services issues and empowerment of sales and operations associates to satisfy the client
• Ensure associates deliver goals for CRM data capture/clientele rapport building and collaborate on the development of strategic customer retention and acquisition goals
• Execute proactive strategic outreach with the goal of positioning and realizing future sales opportunities and exceeding customer expectations
• Model, coach and hold staff accountable for providing a positive and rewarding client experience in all customer interactions
• Guide store to ensure that client outreach and continued client development is executed on a regular basis with accountability practices in place for all sales professionals.
• Operations
• Deliver controllable expenses on and/or under expense budgets
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are communicated appropriately and followed by all store associates
• Establish a culture of inventory care and management by ensuring all inventory counts/audits is conducted in compliance with company standards.
• Maintain proper care standards for the product to ensure quality saleable condition
• Establish and maintain store opening and closing procedures and create staff work, meal and rest break schedules that ensure appropriate store coverage to meet the needs of the business and are consistent with Company policies and applicable laws.
• Embrace technology to enhance customer experience and create expectation with associates to utilize
• Ensure all security procedures are communicated appropriately and followed by all store associates

Talent Training and Development

• Recruit top candidates for all positions with a focus on hiring talent that embodies the spirit and standards of the David Yurman brand
• Develop and motivate staff through clear communication, goal setting and regular
• coaching opportunities
• Lead succession planning by training and developing store management team
• Manage compliance with all company policies and ensure that all procedures are being followed for required disciplinary action
• Identify training needs and develop growth potential of each staff member

Qualifications

• Searching for an entrepreneurial minded business operator
• Positive leader with strong sales background
• Language skills (Spanish) are a plus
• Well networked into the High Net Worth individual, and the local philanthropy scene
• Client centric leader; exceptional clientele, customer relationship building skills with the ability to lead a luxury service culture
• Work Experience: 5+ years retail sales management experience in a similar role, preferably within a high-end luxury accessories boutique, experience opening a new store preferred but not required
• Brings passion and enthusiasm, strong communication skills (written and verbal) required, with an emphasis on motivating talent to achieve goals
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to manage high volume and inventory with an emphasis on driving results
• Strong community relations
• Fine Jewelry and or Fine Watch experience preferred, but not required
• Flexibility to work in various roles based on business needs (i.e., on the sales floor, operations, etc.)
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Estimated Salary Range: $110,000-$140,000

Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

Become a Community Transit Journey Mechanic Start a rewarding career servicing the vehicles that connect Snohomish County communities every day! If you're ready to build new skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and enjoy great benefits and career opportunities, Community Transit may be the right place for you.

Community Transit is headquartered in Everett, Washington.

Applicants must reside in Washington state and report in person to perform their duties.

What makes Community Transit different? Stability There has never been a more exciting time to work in the transit industry.

Community Transit offers training and career growth in an industry that needs strong and skilled leaders.

As light rail expands to our region and as our communities continue to grow, the demand for our services — and mechanics to keep them running — will continue to grow.

Future investments in more sustainable transportation and green technology will also open up new opportunities for mechanics.

Retirement pension Even if you love your job, you'll probably want to retire from it someday.

Community Transit is a Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) employer, and our exceptional retirement benefits make it easy.

A pension is a type of retirement plan that provides monthly income after you retire from your position.

Many people consider pensions to be one of the most reliable ways to plan for retirement, as pension funds are not impacted by the stock market or other economic forces.

With a career at Community Transit, your future is secure.

Quality of work Taking care of our employees is key to keeping things running like a well-oiled machine.

We know that well-cared for engines — and people — won't burn out.

We emphasize quality work over quotas.

We're looking for life-long learners and problem-solvers who take pride in their work.

Our mechanics enjoy a clean and well-maintained facility where quality of work, safety, and injury prevention are prioritized.

Variety No two days are the same as a mechanic at Community Transit.

You won't find assembly lines or monotony in our shops.

Our mechanics enjoy working on a variety of vehicles, with various tools and tech, and each day brings a new challenge.

Investments in new vehicles and green technology will continue to add to the variety of skills our mechanics can grow while working here.

Advanced Technology There's no crawling under dirty engines in a cold and dingy shop at our facilities.

Our mechanics work with the most cutting-edge tools in the transit industry in our spacious, heated, and well-lit shop that includes lifts and the ability to easily steam clean vehicles before service.

We invest in your training with two full-time trainers dedicated to providing continuing education to mechanics including original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) training.

$5000 Sign-on bonus We've made starting a new career even easier with a sign-on bonus for new mechanics.

That's an extra $5,000 on top of the great benefits and generous pay that our mechanics earn.

Start a career that takes you places with some extra cash in your pocket.

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*New mechanic sign-on incentive bonus is subject to qualification.

Incentive bonus payout and qualification milestones: $1,500 after completion of 60 calendar days, $1,500 after completion of 90 calendar days and $2,000 after completion of probation.

Sign-on incentive bonus is subject to applicable payroll taxes and withholding.) Experience requirements Qualified applicants should have: 4 years experience in mechanical repair on diesel and or gasoline-powered equipment, including electrical, gas engines, diesel engines, air systems, suspensions, and air and hydraulic brakes.

OR 2 years experience and completion of a 2-year vocational or community college diesel mechanics program.

Mechanic pay and benefits We offer a shift differential compensation to employees — an extra bump in pay that some workers make for working outside of normal business hours.

Starting pay for Journey-level Mechanics: $52.56 per hour plus excellent benefits.

Shift Differential for swing shift is $55.19 per hour before overtime increases.

Shift Differential for graveyard shift is $56.50 per hour before overtime increases.

Enjoy excellent employee benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance PERS Retirement pension (Public Employee Retirement System) Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance 152 hours of paid time off per year 10 company paid holidays 6 days of Washington Paid Sick Leave Comprehensive wellness program Flexible spending accounts — health care and dependent care $1,100 annual tool and clothing allowance Shift selection and priority for paid time off requests are determined by seniority, which is based on an employee's hire date.

As a note, Community Transit has extended job offers to a group of current contract employees as part of an operational transition.

These employees will receive a seniority date of Oct.

1, 2024, even if their official start date with Community Transit is later.

In addition to our generous benefits, mechanics also enjoy: Employer-paid and maintained uniforms and protective clothing Community Transit provides a $1,100 annual tool and clothing allowance paid each year to all employees who have completed 1,040 hours of work and applies to roles that require personal tools and work clothing Employee assistance program that provides consultation and referral services for things like stress management, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, etc.

ORCA bus pass Transportation incentive program: Employees who rideshare 60% of their work shifts per month receive a monthly incentive paid quarterly Core points — employee recognition program Company-paid DOT medical exams when employees use a contracted facility

Become a Community Transit Journey Mechanic Start a rewarding career servicing the vehicles that connect Snohomish County communities every day! If you're ready to build new skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and enjoy great benefits and career opportunities, Community Transit may be the right place for you.

Community Transit is headquartered in Everett, Washington.

Applicants must reside in Washington state and report in person to perform their duties.

What makes Community Transit different? Stability There has never been a more exciting time to work in the transit industry.

Community Transit offers training and career growth in an industry that needs strong and skilled leaders.

As light rail expands to our region and as our communities continue to grow, the demand for our services — and mechanics to keep them running — will continue to grow.

Future investments in more sustainable transportation and green technology will also open up new opportunities for mechanics.

Retirement pension Even if you love your job, you'll probably want to retire from it someday.

Community Transit is a Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) employer, and our exceptional retirement benefits make it easy.

A pension is a type of retirement plan that provides monthly income after you retire from your position.

Many people consider pensions to be one of the most reliable ways to plan for retirement, as pension funds are not impacted by the stock market or other economic forces.

With a career at Community Transit, your future is secure.

Quality of work Taking care of our employees is key to keeping things running like a well-oiled machine.

We know that well-cared for engines — and people — won't burn out.

We emphasize quality work over quotas.

We're looking for life-long learners and problem-solvers who take pride in their work.

Our mechanics enjoy a clean and well-maintained facility where quality of work, safety, and injury prevention are prioritized.

Variety No two days are the same as a mechanic at Community Transit.

You won't find assembly lines or monotony in our shops.

Our mechanics enjoy working on a variety of vehicles, with various tools and tech, and each day brings a new challenge.

Investments in new vehicles and green technology will continue to add to the variety of skills our mechanics can grow while working here.

Advanced Technology There's no crawling under dirty engines in a cold and dingy shop at our facilities.

Our mechanics work with the most cutting-edge tools in the transit industry in our spacious, heated, and well-lit shop that includes lifts and the ability to easily steam clean vehicles before service.

We invest in your training with two full-time trainers dedicated to providing continuing education to mechanics including original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) training.

$5000 Sign-on bonus We've made starting a new career even easier with a sign-on bonus for new mechanics.

That's an extra $5,000 on top of the great benefits and generous pay that our mechanics earn.

Start a career that takes you places with some extra cash in your pocket.

(
*New mechanic sign-on incentive bonus is subject to qualification.

Incentive bonus payout and qualification milestones: $1,500 after completion of 60 calendar days, $1,500 after completion of 90 calendar days and $2,000 after completion of probation.

Sign-on incentive bonus is subject to applicable payroll taxes and withholding.) Experience requirements Qualified applicants should have: 4 years experience in mechanical repair on diesel and or gasoline-powered equipment, including electrical, gas engines, diesel engines, air systems, suspensions, and air and hydraulic brakes.

OR 2 years experience and completion of a 2-year vocational or community college diesel mechanics program.

Mechanic pay and benefits We offer a shift differential compensation to employees — an extra bump in pay that some workers make for working outside of normal business hours.

Starting pay for Journey-level Mechanics: $52.56 per hour plus excellent benefits.

Shift Differential for swing shift is $55.19 per hour before overtime increases.

Shift Differential for graveyard shift is $56.50 per hour before overtime increases.

Enjoy excellent employee benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance PERS Retirement pension (Public Employee Retirement System) Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance 152 hours of paid time off per year 10 company paid holidays 6 days of Washington Paid Sick Leave Comprehensive wellness program Flexible spending accounts — health care and dependent care $1,100 annual tool and clothing allowance Shift selection and priority for paid time off requests are determined by seniority, which is based on an employee's hire date.

As a note, Community Transit has extended job offers to a group of current contract employees as part of an operational transition.

These employees will receive a seniority date of Oct.

1, 2024, even if their official start date with Community Transit is later.

In addition to our generous benefits, mechanics also enjoy: Employer-paid and maintained uniforms and protective clothing Community Transit provides a $1,100 annual tool and clothing allowance paid each year to all employees who have completed 1,040 hours of work and applies to roles that require personal tools and work clothing Employee assistance program that provides consultation and referral services for things like stress management, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, etc.

ORCA bus pass Transportation incentive program: Employees who rideshare 60% of their work shifts per month receive a monthly incentive paid quarterly Core points — employee recognition program Company-paid DOT medical exams when employees use a contracted facility

Event Project Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a event project with 5 or more years of experience for a contract opportunity for a non profit organization in Washington DC. This role is hybrid 2 days in office 3 days work from home. This is a great contract role that offers the opportunity to work with a results-oriented and dedicated team.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating meetings and summarizing action items.
• Tracking event budgets (including creation and Excel management).
• Schedule weekly team meetings, take meeting notes, and assign/track action items.
• Oversee vendor management and production schedules to ensure they are built into the timeline.
• Conduct post-event debriefs with internal and external stakeholders for each event, gather attendee and stakeholders' feedback.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications or related fields.
• Proficiency in project management tools Asana, event platforms Cvent, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of event logistics, vendor management, and budgeting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing international events or multi-city event series preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years in project management specifically in events

Employment Type: 10 month Contract

Compensation: $33.33-$37.33 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
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Now Hiring: Recruitment Specialist - Building Industry

We're looking for a Recruitment Specialist to join our Workforce Strategy team in Washington, DC. In this role, you'll partner with executives across engineering and architecture firms to help them attract, hire, and retain top talent. You'll oversee and execute high-level strategic searches, advise clients on employee engagement and development practices, and build lasting relationships with career professionals across the AEC industry. This role is ideal for someone who loves connecting people with purpose, understands the nuances of talent in a technical industry, and wants to make a tangible impact on how firms grow and lead their teams.

Why DesignForce?

At DesignForce, we're a hardworking, passionate, and collaborative team united by one mission — to elevate the employee experience in the AEC industry. As a proud Certified B Corporation, we're guided by principles of social responsibility, ethics, and impact. We balance purpose and fun, with a culture that celebrates connection and creativity through happy hours, team bonding events ( sip-and-paint nights, bowling, paintball, escape rooms, axe throwing and more), and biweekly catered lunches. Our biweekly internal trainings reflect our deep commitment to innovation and continuous learning, we're always looking for ways to elevate our people and our work. We bring high energy and fresh ideas to everything we do, working in a flexible hybrid environment out of our vibrant, modern office in Dupont Circle.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and foster long-term relationships with professionals in the design and building industries, assisting them with their career development.
• Provide personalized career coaching sessions for professionals within the Architecture, Interiors, Engineering, Development and Construction fields.
• Assist with the development and execution of workforce strategy initiatives, including 360-performance reviews, strategic planning, benefits benchmarking, compensation analysis, and employee engagement surveys.
• Partner strategically with organizational leaders and hiring managers to proactively assess talent needs, providing expert guidance to shape workforce planning and ensure alignment with both immediate and long-term business objectives.
• Source talent and continue to build and enhance an active National network through various channels like LinkedIn, social media, and industry networking events.
• Aid in the development and facilitation of high impact learning and development workshops.
• Research and write industry-specific blog articles to promote DesignForce and personal brand.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Hold a BA or BS in Communications, Human Resources, Psychology, Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ professional years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, career coaching, design, engineering consulting, or a related field.
• Display exemplary communication capabilities, effectively communicating verbally and through writing.
• Demonstrate strong ownership of your workload by proactively managing client and internal team relationships, independently establishing realistic deadlines, and consistently delivering results that meet or exceed the highest standards of excellence.
• Be able to pivot quickly and adapt to change in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Love food. Seriously. We like to eat. (Specific knowledge about the DC food scene is a plus but not a requirement).

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People by Providing the Following Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Paid Voting & Wellness Leave
• Annual Professional Development Budget
• Paid Parental Leave
• On-Site Gym Membership
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Matching
• Quarterly Team Volunteering Outings
• Professional Development Support
• Bi-Weekly Catered Team Lunch

Equal Opportunity Employer

At DesignForce, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate, support, and thrive because of it. DesignForce is a proud equal-opportunity employer. Employment at DesignForce is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DesignForce does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

Aquila's Fitness Specialist Intern Summer 2026 will gain first- hand experience by assisting members in safe and effective exercise programs and perform a wide range of duties in a health/fitness center, under the supervision of the site manager. The program provides students with a well rounded experience in the fitness industry, in a professional setting.

We currently have openings for Summer 2026 interns for our Washington, DC, Suitland, MD and Arlington, VA locations.

As a Fitness Specialist Intern, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Assist in educating members concerning safe exercise techniques
• Assist to perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise upon American College of Sports Medicine guidelines
• Conduct safe and effective assessments including cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and body composition analysis; evaluate and interpret data and identify high risk participants and special populations
• Aid members – spotting and equipment usage
• Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness and safety of all equipment
• Adhere to departmental and club policies and procedures
• Adhere to client's policies and procedures
• Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
• Perform daily administrative duties under the supervision of the site manager or fitness specialist
• Assist in memberships: monthly, internships: signing members up, sending out reminders of payment
• Help teach group fitness classes in different styles: step, strength, circuit, Pilates and/or yoga
• Helping clients/members with fitness related questions. Performing tours of the facility
• Personal Training shadowing and writing out mock PT sessions
• Assisting with newsletter, articles, and monthly bulletin board

Compensation:

This is an unpaid internship and does not provide wages. However, at the completion of the program Aquila sponsors an ACE certification exam for the candidate. The program has to be completed in full. The exam fees are paid by Aquila.

Requirements:

• Must be an undergraduate Junior or Senior majoring in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Promotion or very closely related major.
• Must have at least a 2.75 GPA

Also, the following are required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Customer service oriented
• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office Products & Internet

All candidates must be able to complete a background check and a federal security clearance check.

Aquila is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities