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May 11th marked the 70th anniversary of the tornado that struck downtown Waco at the end of the business day killing 114 people, injuring 600 and destroying hundreds of buildings. Members of Waco City Council initiated a moment of silence with the wreath-laying ceremony alongside the Waco Fire and Police Departments’ honor guards.

70 years later, Waco remembers deadly tornado that reshaped city

Calendar

Sat Jun 3

Sun Jun 4

Wed Jun 7
Storytime in the Park (West Waco Library)

Fri Jun 9
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body (Alzheimer's Association/TAMU AgriLife Extension)

Sat Jun 10
The Summer of Rum 2023: FUNK FEST (Balcones Distilling)
Sat Jun 10 thru Sat Jun 10

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Announcements

Jobs & Job Related

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  • COOPER FOUNDATION is hiring for a full-time Operations Assistant: https://cooperfdn.org/about-us/work-here/

  • CASA is seeking to fill the following position:
    Advocate Supervisor: Click here for the job description. To apply, please email cover letter and resume to Program Director Chelsea Sanchez at [email protected].org
  • McLennan County Dispute Resolution Center is seeking a full-time Executive Director and part-time Case Manager/Volunteer Coordinator. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to the transition team at [email protected]. Visit www.drcwaco.com for more information about the organization.
  • Mission Waco Mission World has three job openings – Community Organizer (part-time). Visit their website for more information.
  • Region 12 Education Service Center is seeking to fill three positions – Administrative Assistant - HOT Workforce Development Board, Secretary Il - Special Education, and Accountant III. Learn more and apply on the Region 12 website.
  • United Way Waco is looking to hire an Administrative Service Manager. Link to apply: United Way Waco Administrative Service Manager
  • Educators Credit Union has an opening for a part-time teller. For more information, go to Career Opportunities on their website.
  • Waco Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Construction Supervisor to work with volunteers and homeowners to build Habitat homes.  See job posting here: https://wacohabitat.org/career-opportunities/.
  • Department of State Health Services Region 7 is seeking a Social Worker/Case Manager. Please click here for more information.
  • BAM Builders is seeking a Business Finance Manager. This position is responsible for monitoring BAM's accounting records and financial reports, analyzing statistical information, and managing payroll processes. Apply at Indeed.com.
  • Kimbrough Street Management is accepting applicants for a Cleaning Professional position. Please post this opening in your weekly newsletter, until it is filled. Victory Employer Services is hiring multiple candidates. The link to apply is: Cleaning Professional.
  • Heart of Texas Builders Association is seeking an Executive Director. This position is chief administrator for the organization and participates in development of policies. The Executive Director plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates programs and activities of HOTBA to ensure objectives are accomplished, plans fulfilled, and member needs are met. Link to apply: Heart of Texas Builders Association: Executive Director
  • Greater Waco Legal Services has three open positions:

    Director of Marketing and Operations

  • Family Abuse Center has three openings: full-time receptionist, full-time legal advocate, and part-time resident advocate.
  • Ascension DePaul Center has several open positions: Intake Specialist, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Counselor, and Inpatient Counselor. The license requirements are LMSW, LCSW or LPC. Click on each position to see the details. (The descriptions look similar, but each one is different in details.)
  • Four Columns is seeking a Communications Specialist. Our Communications team is responsible for creating outstanding content for our clients, writing press releases, pitching stories to media outlets, and managing social media, among other related duties. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong ability to work independently to achieve core job functions — and a strong ability to collaborate with a team to create valuable marketing materials for our clients. We are primarily searching for a candidate with technical, oil and gas and/or technology writing experience. Communications team members frequently conduct extensive research into a wide variety of topics, thus the ability and desire to learn continuously are crucial to long-term success. Applicants can send their resumes to [email protected]. More information is at LinkedIn.
  • Waco Family Medicine: currently have approximately 34 positions open. Click here to view their postings.
  • McLennan Community College  – For more information or other jobs at MCC, see MCC’s Job Board.
  • Methodist Children's Home has several openings. Head over to their website to view all 10 job postings.

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