Who's Hiring in Mount Vernon?

This week, Mount Vernon Patch brings you some of the area’s job listings. Here are some of this week's noteworthy finds:

Becky’s Pet Care is currently seeking professional pet sitters to care for dogs, cats and other animals by visiting pets in their homes while their humans travel. Must be at least 18 years old, and available to work mornings and evenings, seven days a week, as well as the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Mid-day availability a plus. Must be able to pass a background check, have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, cell phone and internet access twice a day.

Christmas Tree sales. Seeking individuals to work weekdays from noon to 8 p.m., starting November 28 through December 18. $12 per hour. Location: Belle View Shopping Center in Alexandria. Call 703-780-8494. 

An Old Town dental practice is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant/Chairside Assistant. Applicants must be dependable, professionals with excellent communication skills to assist dentist and dental hygienist. Must be responsible with strong work ethic. Experienced candidate preferred, but will train right person. Must have excellent references.

Verizon Wireless retailer in the Mount Vernon area is seeking an energetic, motivated individual to fill its open position. Individuals must have customer service and sales experience. Training available. Perfect opportunity for part-time position. Wireless experience preferred but not required. Responsibilities include: Provide customers with technical issues assistance; handle customer needs and sales, as well as provide customers with appropriate technical information; learn effective negotiation and closing skills. Candidates must have strong sales skills and the ability to ensure customer satisfaction on a daily basis while maintaining daily operations within a retail store environment. Professional appearance and the ability to work early evenings and weekends preferred.

This week's job listings were found on Craigslist and in the Mount Vernon Gazette.