January 21, 2009

Hot Jobs 21

Welcome to Wednesday! Yesterday I talked about how to make a good impression on your first day of a new job. If you’re still in the job market then file that post away and focus instead on today’s hot jobs.

Every week, I give you a list of three exciting new opportunities from JobMonkey’s cool job board.

Today I am switching things up a bit and featuring three different employers, all within the tourism industry (and who said tourism was a dying industry?). Alaska Wildland Adventures, Westin Hotels and Resorts, and Marriott International all have multiple opportunities in exciting, adventuresome locations. If you don’t see something on my list today that speaks to your skills and experience, be sure to check out the job center.

#1. Alaska Wildland Adventures in Girdwood, AK has thirty years of experience operating Alaska vacation lodges and wilderness adventure tours. The company prides itself on sharing Alaska’s wilderness and wildlife with adventure-seeking travelers. The leader in Alaska’s tours and vacation packages industry, this authentic adventure vacations company is currently looking to hire staff members for the following positions:

>> Hospitality Manager @ Kenai Riverside Lodge and Kenai Riverside Campground
>> Maintenance Workers @ Kenai Riverside Lodge, Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge and Kenai Backcountry Lodge
>> Drivers @ Kenai Riverside Lodge
>> Fishing Program Coordinator @ Kenai Riverside Lodge
>> Outdoor Leadership Positions @ Kenai Riverside Lodge, Kenai Backcountry Lodge, and Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge
>> Innkeepers @ Kenai Riverside Campground
>> Seasonal Manager @ Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge
>> Seasonal Safari Manager @ Kenai Riverside Lodge
>> Boathouse Manager @ Kenai Riverside Lodge
>> Hospitality Positions @ Kenai Fjords Glacier Park, Kenai Fjord Glacier Lodge and Kenai Riverside Lodge

To learn more about any of these jobs, click on the link above or do a job search at the JobMonkey job center.

# 2. Westin Hotels and Resorts, based in White Plains, NY aims to provide guests with an unforgettable experience built on efficient service, effortless style and a gracious attitude. There are more than 160 Westins worldwide, including 30 fine resorts  — all of which pride themselves on being a haven of serenity for guests who appreciate high standard. Currently the Westin is looking to fill the following positions:

>> Director of Engineering, Director or Revenue Management, Executive Chef and Human Resources Manager @ Punta Macao Resort in the Dominican Republic
>> Sales Position @ Westin Lagunamar in Cancun, Mexico
>> Business Development Executive and Accountant @ the Westin Victoria in Melbourne, Australia
>> Director of Sales and Electrician @ the Westin Sydney in New South Wales
>> House Attendant, Night Manager, Room Attendant, Concierge, Head Bartender, Business Development Manager, Food & Beverage Attendant, Porter/Valet Attendant, and Spa Therapist @ Westin North Island in Auckland, Australia

To learn more about any of these positions, click on the link above.

#3. The Marriott International is looking to fill over two positions at Marriott Hotels and Resorts around the world, including:

>> Part-time Housekeeper @ Waiohai Beach Club
>> Kitchen Supervisor @ Doral Golf Resort
>> Guest Services Specialist @ Tumon, Guam
>> Part-time Recreation Attendant @ Ko’ Olina Beach Club
>> Office Coordinator @ Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star in St. Thomas, VI
>> Marketing Coordinator @ Frenchman’s Cove in St. Thomas, VI
>> Marketing Coordinator @ Ko’ Olina Beach Club
>> Bartender @ Maui Ocean Club
>> Children’s Activities Coordinator @ Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star, St. Thomas, VI

To learn more about any of the positions, click the link above.

Good luck with your job search!

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