Jobs in Santa Barbara, California | December 2024 Opportunities

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATEABOUT OUR STORES:Working at PetSmart is not a job, it's a community of those who work together for the love of pets. As a PetSmart Sales Associate, you aren't just selling products, you're helping pet parents find the very best solutions for their pets. With your passion for pets and our education, you'll become a trusted partner to the families at every stage of their pets' lives. With so many opportunities under one roof, you'll be sure to find a career path that inspires you.ABOUT OUR TEAMS:In a store as big as ours, we need all hands (or paws, wings, fins, whatever you have!) on deck to ensure we are operating efficiently. Our stores offer multiple shifts throughout the early morning, day, and evening hours. So, as a PetSmart sales associate, you may be cross-trained in the following areas:Customer Service: You'll be an essential part of creating sincere connections with pet parents. You'll welcome them (and their pets!) to the store, facilitate an easy check out process as a cashier and ensure that they found everything they needed.Pet Care: You'll ensure the safety of all living pets our stores-including fish, reptiles, birds, and small animals. You'll be their family until they get a family of their own; you'll help to keep them healthy, clean, and well fed! You'll also engage with pet parents to provide them with the best solutions specifically for their pets.Merchandising & Inventory: You'll play an integral role in helping our pet parents find exactly what they need, right when they need it. You'll execute on merchandising, stocking, and pricing strategies.ABOUT YOUR CAREER:And while we're there for pets at every stage of their lives, we'll be with you at every stage of your career. With PetSmart, you will have opportunities to:Gain experience in a different business unit-from the store to the salon or the Pets HotelDevelop your leadership skills as a Department or Assistant Manager roleTackle the challenge of a new store openingTransfer to any one of our 1600 stores nationwideTHE WARM AND FUZZIES:We've highlighted job responsibilities as best as we could above-but the best parts of working at PetSmart can't be fully described in the .It's the excitement you feel when you help a little one pick out his very first fish. And not just any goldfish, but that one, right there, no not that one, this one, yea!It's the relief Rosie feels when you help her mom select the best food for her upset tummy and her delight when it turns out to be chicken flavored!!It's the pride of the giving Mickey a makeover in our salons watching him strut his stuff on the way out. Paws off, ladies, he's taken!It's the joy of reuniting Frankie with her family after a fun stay in our Pets Hotel.It's the celebration of Bella's birthday, Gizmo's graduation from puppy classes or Ace's adoption.It's the little things we do that add up to really big things that pets need.Working at PetSmart is not a job, it's a community of those who work together for the love of pets.Apply now to experience a career that loves you back! This is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided a copy of a for the actual position you are hired in to.The California pay range for this position is from $16.00 to $28.00 per hour. Exact rate of pay will be based on store location, position, and experience level. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/us/.PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Applicants must be the age of 18 or over, unless located in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law.For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations: Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!We are the nations largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience:Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolvingCareer growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people growTeamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solutionOur commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.GENERAL PURPOSE:The Retail Associate is responsible for ensuring our Customers have a positive shopping experience. The Associate makes eye contact, smiles, and greets all Customers in a courteous and friendly manner, treats fellow Associates with respect, efficiently follows all company best practice standards as outlined in all work centers, maintains a clean work area at all times, and ensures proper merchandise presentation. The Retail Associate is expected to be engaged in these tasks as assigned during all working hours and will be expected to perform a range of functions in all areas of the Store as business needs require. The Associate may be requested to perform additional tasks in specific situations, if performance of these tasks will help achieve our Customer service and operational goals.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone. Maintains clutter free, clear egress to emergency exits. Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.Treats all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy; is friendly and professional at all times. Recognizes fellow Associates using Company recognition programs.Assists Customers in any way necessary - is register-trained, assists Customers with merchandise, and answers Customer questions in a polite and knowledgeable manner. Greets all Customers by making eye contact, smiling and saying "hello" throughout the Store as well as saying "thank you" with every register transaction.Provides prompt and efficient responses to Customers at all times. Responds to Customer Service calls immediately. Handles all Customer issues in a courteous and helpful way, calling a member of the Store Leadership when needed.Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, replenishing restroom supplies, and disinfecting high-touch areas including the front-end, sales floor and restrooms to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to the Company's dress code at all times.Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, and replenishing restroom supplies to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.Performs daily assigned sizing and recovery per company best practice to ensure a neat, clean and organized store that is well-maintained and efficiently merchandised to standards.Expedites newly received merchandise receipts to the sales floor with a sense of urgency, merchandising all items per company best practice to the monthly presentation guidelines and maintaining merchandise/brand name familiarity within departments to assist Customers.Understands the Loss Prevention Awareness program, the Shortage Highway, the Store Protection Specialist (SPS) position (where applicable), and merchandise protection standards.As a representative of Ross Inc., demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers. Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information, and merchandise.Follows all Mark-Out-of-Stock (MOS) policies, including the identification of MOS merchandise, proper processing of each piece and the notification of Store Leadership to review and approve all disposals.Follows all policies and procedures concerning cash, check, charge card and refund transactions, voids and offline procedures. Maintains a high level of awareness and accuracy when handling bankable tenders.Demonstrates a sense of urgency to efficiently perform their role. Maximizes productivity by executing all Store best practices and minimizing steps and touches in their work flow.COMPETENCIES:Manages Work ProcessesBusiness AcumenPlans, Aligns & PrioritizesBuilds TalentCollaboratesLeading by ExampleCommunicates EffectivelyEnsures Accountability & ExecutionQUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:Effectively communicate with Customers, Associates and Store Leadership in a friendly, respectful, cooperative and pleasant manner.Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:Ability to use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers and PC as required.Ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the Store.Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop.Ability to occasionally push, pull and lift more than 25 pounds.Ability to use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders and other assigned supplies.Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills.Associates who work Stockroom shifts: Ability to regularly push, pull and lift more than 20 pounds.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneDISCLAIMERThis is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.The base pay range for this role is $17.50-$18.00. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesRetail

Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced Swiss French writer who would like to lend your expertise to train AI models? About the opportunity:Outlier is looking for talented writers with fluency in Swiss French to help train generative artificial intelligence modelsThis freelance opportunity is remote and hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for youYou may contribute your expertise by…Reading Swiss French text in order to rank a series of responses that were produced by an AI modelWriting a short story in Swiss French about a given topicAssessing whether a piece of Swiss French text produced by an AI model is factually accurateExamples of desirable expertise:Experience as a professional translatorProfessional writing experience (copywriter, journalist, technical writer, editor, etc.)Enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate program in a humanities field or field related to writingEnrollment in or completion of a graduate program related to creative writingPayment:Currently, pay rates for core project work by Swiss French writing experts ~$45 USD per hourRates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project. PLEASE NOTE: We collect, retain and use personal data for our professional business purposes, including notifying you of opportunities that may be of interest and sharing with our affiliates. We limit the personal data we collect to that which we believe is appropriate and necessary to manage applicants’ needs, provide our services, and comply with applicable laws. Any information we collect in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with the Outlier Privacy Policy and our internal policies and programs designed to protect personal data.This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $18.75 USD per hourALL ABOUT TARGETWorking at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.ALL ABOUT SEASONAL JOBSSeasonal Specialty Sales Roles: A sales force of specialized consultants who provide tailored suggestions and solutions through active selling and compelling visual merchandising presentations that inspire guests and build the basket.Seasonal Service & Engagement: Advocates of guest experience who welcome, thank, and exceed guest service expectations by focusing on guest interaction and recovery.Seasonal General Merchandise & Food Sales: Experts of operations, process and efficiency who enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is set, in-stock, accurately priced and signed on the sales floor.At Target we believe our team members have meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. These roles can provide you with the:Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience supporting a guest first culture across the store Experience in retail business fundamentals: department sales trends, inventory management, and process efficiency and improvementExperience executing daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goalsWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWe might be a great match if:Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited…. We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guestsProviding service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you…. That’s why we love working at TargetStocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing… That’s the core of what we do.You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewardedThe good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team membersLearn and adapt to current technology needsWork both independently and with a teamResolve guest questions quickly on the spotAttention to detail and follow multi-step processesWe are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:Accurately handle cash register operationsClimb up and down laddersScan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 poundsFlexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessaryRoles Include:Seasonal Guest AdvocateSeasonal General Merchandise ExpertSeasonal Fulfillment ExpertSeasonal Style ConsultantSeasonal Inbound ExpertSeasonal Food & Beverage ExpertSeasonal Tech Consultant Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.Target will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Target will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.Application deadline is : 12/13/2024