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Opportunities on Handshake
  • July 20, 2026

    The Juneau Police Department is located in the Lemon Creek area, but officers are responsible for responding to calls throughout the City and Borough of Juneau. Patrol Officers work 12-hour shifts and rotate between days and night on a quarterly basis. One of the best things about a career at JPD is the ability to work in specialty units or have ancillary duties that allow officers to have a variety of growth in their career. Officers can laterally transfer to units like the Criminal Investigations Unit, Drug Unit, School Resource Officer, Airport Officer, and Downtown Officer. They can also have ancillary duties, such as, SWAT, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Crisis Negotiation Team, Accident Reconstruction Team, Drug Recognition Expert, Firearms Instructor, Arrest Control Tactics Instructor, Less-than-Lethal Instructor and many others.聽Typical ResponsibilitiesConducts patrols on foot, bicycle, or in a police car to observe activities found on City Borough streets, business establishments, residential areas, and public areas. 聽Uses discretion as to when to take enforcement actions or initiate peacekeeping measures.Operates police car or other vehicle; observes the public; investigates accidents, determines violations of applicable laws, issues citations; takes necessary action to enforce compliance with federal, state, and local laws and city ordinances.Takes charge of situations which require involvement of law enforcement personnel, such as, car accidents, emergencies, and public disturbances. 聽Assesses the situation and determines immediate response to ensure protection of life and property. 聽Administers first aid, directs traffic, and requests emergency assistance or vehicles. 聽Performs on-site personal interviews and records facts.Responds to calls for service or through self-initiated activity investigates civil and criminal complaints, crimes, disturbances or other unusual circumstances; evaluates the situation and determines if violations of the law occurred or if police action is required, then takes appropriate action.Questions and obtains statements from witnesses, collects and preserves evidence, prepares criminal and civil complaints, serves process papers and citations.Refers victims to appropriate agencies, such as, Family and Youth Services, medical authorities, or appropriate domestic violence programs.Properly uses specialized police equipment, such as, cameras, radar, blood-alcohol testing instruments, radios, and various less lethal and deadly weapons.Apprehends, pursues, restrains, and detains suspects and violators. 聽Makes arrests and transports prisoners.Testifies in court in both civil and criminal cases.Prepares reports of investigations, activities, and conditions that are dangerous to the public or are of unusual circumstances.Assists other law enforcement agencies.Completes special duty assignments, such as, public speaking, conducting search and rescue operations, conducting public educational programs, and special training sessions. 聽Performs special police/community relations, investigation unit, or metro unit assignments.Performs other related duties as required聽Minimum QualificationsExperience:聽聽 聽 NoneEducation: 聽聽 聽 聽High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.Other:聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽Must be a citizen of the United States or U.S. National;聽AND聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment; AND聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽聽聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 Applicants must possess or obtain a valid 91视频 Driver's License by date of appointment and for continued employment.

  • July 17, 2026

    Part-Time BookkeeperBalanced CPAs is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to join our team.91视频 Us:聽We are a local CPA firm that provides individual and business tax services, bookkeeping services, and payroll services.Role:In this role, you will work under our Bookkeeping Manager in assisting in preparing and reviewing client payrolls and bookkeeping as well as additional accounting projects as assigned.Responsibilities:Process client payrolls based on information received from the clientCommunicate with clients about open items and follow up as needed via email and phoneSchedule client payroll tax paymentsEnter banking transactions either from client source data, bank statements, or online bank accessReconcile client bank accounts in QuickBooksEnter other transactions (invoices, payments, bills, journal entries, etc) from client source dataClean up accounting records provided by clients to meet IRS standardsPrepare payroll tax returns, insurance audits, information returns (1099s), W2s, and Business Property Assessment ReturnsManage and update your own project queueFollow established firm processes and proceduresOther duties as assignedTechnical Skills & Requirements:Must be proficient with computers as majority of our processes are electronicStrong communication and written skillsStrong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to take review comments and apply themAbility to navigate different situations (every client is different!)Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information聽Familiarity with QuickBooks is preferred, but not requiredDesire for continued growth and learningCompensation & Benefits:This is a part-time position Monday-Friday paying $27.50 an hour. We can be flexible with hours and schedule.聽Balanced CPAs offers great benefits such as 401K, vacation & sick leave, disability and group life term insurance, and vision/dental insurance. We strive for a great office culture and truly care about our employees.How to Apply:If you鈥檙e a reliable individual that enjoys helping clients with their accounting needs, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please email resumes to Lauren at management@balancedcpas.com.

  • July 17, 2026

    WIC PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIER (Family Service Counselor) - Range 10 / AMEASalary聽$21.39 - $31.56 HourlyLocation聽825 L Street, Anchorage, AKJob Type聽Regular Part Time >= 20 hours per weekJob Number聽2026-00482Department聽Anchorage Health DepartmentDivision聽WIC ProgramOpening Date聽07/17/2026Closing Date聽8/9/2026 11:59 PM 91视频DescriptionBenefitsQuestionsJob Information聽聽聽Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This聽position is聽represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.DEPARTMENT:聽Anchorage Health DepartmentHOURS OF WORK:聽M - F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (within these hours)聽Shifts vary dependent on department needsLOCATION:聽825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501*This is a Regular, Part-Time position working approximately 24 hours per week. *聽Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.聽Example of Duties聽聽Screen WIC clients to determine nutritional risk according to State of 91视频 written policies and protocols using objective nutritional assessment tools. Provide participant-centered nutrition education, including individual counseling and group education, to low-risk clients based on written nutrition education plans. Identify high-risk clients based on objective criteria and refer them to the Registered Dietitian. Successful completion of the entire approved State of 91视频 Competent Professional Authority (CPA) training program and practicum is required in order to perform responsibilities of this position. Candidate completion of training program indicates that they are ready to see clients independently, without direct supervision. Perform other duties as assigned.The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of 91视频 Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences聽聽聽High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a health and/or social services work environment.ORAssociate鈥檚 degree in Sociology, Psychology, Nutrition or a closely related discipline, and experience in health and/or social services work environment.For all applicants' employment is conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).Must possess a valid State of 91视频 driver's license by the time of hire.Must obtain certification as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) by the WIC Program within three (3) months of hire.Must obtain an American Red Cross First Aid Certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent within ninety (90) days of hire.Preferences:Experience providing nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public.Familiar with medical terminology.The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:聽Health / Medical Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision/AudioLife InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts 鈥 Health and Dependent CareHealth Savings AccountsRetirement:聽State of 91视频 Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program401(k) and 457 Savings PlansEmployer Paid Benefits:聽Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Leave Plan13 Paid Holidays

 

 

 

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My name is Bryan and I work with the HandShake, and my job is to provide part-time employment for qualified students during the academic year and beyond. I have contacted you because there is an opening for you at CDS and below are the lines from your potential employer:

My name is Dr. John Mazzariello and I am the Senior Director of Practice Operations at the Center for Disability Services Council - New York Chapter (CDS).

This is a virtual position which does not require you to travel to NY.

I also provide individual and group therapy, coaching, assessment and academic screenings to support students with disabilities (physical, chronic, psychiatric, and invisible). A large percentage of the students served by the mental health unit have psychiatric disabilities or comorbid psychiatric disabilities and need mental health support to be successful at the University. In addition, many University of students with academic difficulties and no prior diagnosis are seen and assessed through the academic screening and assessment process. I am also the Director of supervision, training and coordination of counseling psychology and clinical psychology graduate students in the United States who have practicums at SCDD and APA-accredited school psychology predoctoral interns.

You have received this email to be considered for an offer from the University Office for Students with Disabilities to work with me. This is an at-will position that reports directly to me. Should you decide to accept the offer, you do not have to travel down to New York to occupy this position as we are transitioning online.

I also have over 10 years of experience working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together and I enjoy doing this. I believe everyone has the potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance.

This is a very simple employment. You will only help me mail letters, make payments at Walmart and purchase some items for the new Hybrid Teachers when needed. This employment only takes 6 hours a day and 4 times a week for $620.00

I am unable to meet up for an interview because I am currently away and helping the disabled students in Canada.

You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done on my behalf. Some of my personal letters and mails will be forwarded to your residence or nearby post office for you to pick up at your convenience. Upon my arrival we will discuss the possibility of making this a long-term employment if I am impressed with your services while I am away. My arrival is scheduled for the last week of June 2020.

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internship@qualityservice.com

Best,
Bryan.

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