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Employment as a Firefighter

jaycee — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:03:04 -0600

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Employment as a Firefighter

The next entrance test will be given on April 26, 2008. Click on the link to civil service below for an on-line application and other information.

Persons are hired to become Boston firefighters from a list provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Every two years Massachusetts administers a statewide general aptitude entrance test for firefighters at various locations throughout the state. This test establishes a hiring list for cities and towns including the City of Boston.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Human Resources Division
Room 301
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 878-9895
www.mass.gov/civilservice

Recruiting efforts have begun for this upcoming exam on April 26, 2008. The Boston Fire Department is looking for qualified applicants from all of Boston's neighborhoods to apply for the exam. Additional information can be accessed by e-mailing the Boston Fire Recruiting Office at Recruit.bfd@cityofboston.gov or by calling 617-343-3024.

Veteran and Active Duty Military Applicant Information
Veterans should refer to the state web site concerning special information for the definition of a veteran, taking a makeup test and the documentation needed for veteran's preference at www.mass.gov/civilservice. Once there, scroll down to the veteran's information. read more »

Qualifications for the City of Boston at the time of the test

You must be at least nineteen (19) years of age at the time of the application deadline and be younger than thirty-two (32) as of the application deadline. Those persons who have served on active duty in the military may add those years served to the age thirty-two (32) limit, to a maximum of four (4) years.
You must be a resident of the City of Boston at least one (1) year prior to the examination date to qualify for residency preference. Applicants who have resided in the City of Boston for an entire twelve month period immediately preceding the date of examination are entitled to be placed on the eligible list for Boston ahead of any non-residents.

Qualifications for the City of Boston for appointment

Pass a written test for Fire Fighter administrated by the State.
Pass a Physical Abilities test administrated by the State.
Pass a character background investigation.
Meet medical fitness requirements.
Have a valid Massachusetts driver's license

The Designery

King James — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:55:42 -0500

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The Designery is currently looking for high school aged students to participate in our fall workshop. We will be teaching students about architecture and working alongside Boston architects and architectural students in order to improve Roxbury streetscapes inside and out.

In order to apply, the student must submit a cover letter, resume, and come see us immediately to set up an interview. The deadline to apply is September 10th. We can be reached at our office number, 617 989 0408, or through email at us@thedesignery.org .

Teen Voices Art Editor

SCI Dorchester — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:07:12 -0500

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*Art Editor/Art or Photography ** Mentor***

*Goals: To ensure that the artistic quality of */*Teen Voices*/* meets professional standards.

Objectives:

1.If working as a mentor, plan creative ways to explore a variety of forms of artwork.

2. Assess the teens' abilities and interests and plan different art projects.

3.Plan field trips of interest to the art/photography group.

4.As Art Editor, recruit art for each issue, as requested by Managing Editor and in compliance with /Teen Voices/' guidelines and premises.

5.Maintain a database of artists and organizations with teen artists and photographers.

6.Work with local organizations to reach young women who are interested in having their artwork published.

7.Maintain art production drawer.

8.Ensure that artists receive free copies of / Teen Voices/.

General work requirements:

. Arrive for work and meetings promptly, and adhere to Women Express Inc.'s policies regarding attendance.

.Show good judgment when working within or representing Women Express Inc.

.Consistently pursue opportunities to improve personal and professional effectiveness through solicitation of feedback, training,education, and seek out challenging assignments.

.Interweave your passions and interests into your volunteer responsibilities.

.Put skills and knowledge to good use; take full advantage of time for the benefit of the organization.

.Gain a clear definition of your specific responsibilities and job duties and how they complement our mission.

.Regularly record hours and tasks in the volunteer log

.Ask for guidance when needed.

.Approach tasks with a good attitude and generally positive demeanor.

.Get results, accomplish objectives, and see projects through to completion; be the type of person who can be relied upon to finish a task with the appropriate level of self-directed action. read more »