Alair thrives on a unique service delivery system for the residential and commercial contracting industry.

We seek to hire only high potential candidates in the industry who are looking for a more local, flexible, independent working environment that provides a higher quality of life and puts them in charge of their income with six figure potential and opportunities for ownership.

Experience is needed, but your attitude is the most important factor.

Alair Homes provides comprehensive Project Management Training, has proprietary software and an online system to insure our PM’s have the tools to work at their best without a lot of hand holding.

Let us know why you have the potential to join and grow with our team.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to ensure we create “raving fans”
• Follow the “Alair Process” and have a full and complete understanding of the Alair Project Management software. Comprehensive Training Provided
• Maintain constant communication with each client to get timely decisions and approvals for all selections and scope changes
• Attend and facilitate job progress/status meetings
• Work collaboratively with all team members including staff, sub trades and market partners as well as independently and self motivated
• Maintain, edit and create detailed scope of work sheets for each project
• Be responsible for collecting and managing sub trade and vendor quotes
• Manage subcontractor agreements
• Seek new sub-trades and vendors as needed — maintain a network
• Monitor project budgets and review with client consistently
• Create, monitor and maintain project schedules
• Confirm and order specialty items, fixtures and material (long lead items)
• Create invoice requests and facilitate payments
• Be familiar with current codes and stay up to date on best building practices
• Attend a post completion job evaluation for each project
• Responsible for job site safety, security and cleanliness
• Oversee the safety policy; keep the company and sub trades working within guidelines

Qualifications and Desired Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable with technology
• Strong Organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Ability to make decisions independently and in a timely manner
• Flexible skill set
• Local presence in and around Arlington
• Comfortable passing a background check

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Local News Now, the publisher of ARLnow, Reston Now and other local news websites, is seeking an individual of uncommon organizational and interpersonal skills to be our Manager of Accounts and Marketing.

This new position, within a growing startup-style company, will entail working closely with LNN’s Director of Operations and our founder to help achieve the marketing goals of our clients and of our company. This person will coordinate with clients and help them create successful advertising campaigns, while also executing internal marketing and digital lead generation campaigns.

Here’s what we are looking for:

• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively with clients to ensure we are consistently meeting their needs and goals.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• A passion for problem solving and overcoming business challenges with high attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of digital marketing techniques. Understanding of Google DFP, Google Analytics and/or WordPress is a plus.
• Technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn how to use new digital tools.
• Ability to organize, juggle and prioritize multiple client accounts and campaigns.
• Someone who is proactive, responsible and can work independently.
• Prior sales or account management experience is a plus.

The position offers:

• Competitive compensation.
• Health insurance.
• Energy-filled work environment in a Clarendon co-working space.

Do you possess the attributes listed above? Does helping to build a successful business model for online local news sound like a mission that you would like to support? If so, email us ([email protected]) a resume and a two-sentence explanation of what excites you about this opportunity. Please also note if you have any of the following optional skills/experience:

• Graphic design/Adobe Photoshop.
• News-style writing.
• Digital inbound marketing and/or paid social marketing.
• Notable social sports or pub trivia skills, should any inter-office competition arise.

Your local Wild Birds Unlimited (2437 N. Harrison Street) is dedicated to the hobby of backyard bird feeding. We provide quality bird food and supplies to all of your backyard birds.

The position of Sales Associate can be either a part-time or full-time position that reports to the franchise owner or manager. The primary responsibility of a Sales Associate is to provide a high-energy customer experience.

Selling / Customer Experience:

• Understands that the high-energy customer experience is the #1 priority.
• Uses successful selling skills to satisfy the customer and complete the sale.
• Wears the logo name badge and logo apparel while working on the sales floor.

Merchandising:

• Understands and communicates the store’s merchandise and target products to the customer.
• Completes the changing of displays, signing and the restocking of merchandise as directed by management.

Personnel Management:

• Demonstrates a positive, enthusiastic and professional demeanor.
• Attends store meetings as required.
• Completes any other duties as assigned.

Administrative Control:

• Adheres to all store policies and procedures regarding the ringing of all transactions, any administrative duties and scheduling.
• Completes accurate and legible paperwork.

Store Maintenance:

• Maintains good housekeeping standards to help present a clean and well-presented store.
• Helps keep store and backroom clean & organized.

Please call (703) 241-3988 or come in to pick up an application!

ARLnow.com, a pioneering local, independent online news and lifestyle publication serving Arlington, Virginia since 2010, is seeking a talented journalist and communicator as we expand our coverage.

Starting in early 2018, ARLnow plans to create a new position of Morning Editor and Enterprise Reporter. The individual hired for this position will be responsible for executing key editorial strategies around email and memberships for our growing operation.

The job duties include:

• Researching and writing our daily Morning Notes post, which links to local stories aggregated from social media and other news outlets.
• Writing a new morning email, published daily at 7 a.m., that provides readers with a concise, informative and uplifting daily briefing of local news, events and other happenings in Arlington.
• Assisting with social media engagement on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
• Enterprise local news reporting, including scoop-driven coverage of local government, cops and courts. The reporter will primarily work out of Arlington County government headquarters, the first beat reporter based there in more than a decade, and will focus on publishing one impactful article per day.

We are looking for a hungry, self-motivated journalist who…

• …cares deeply about local issues.
• …builds relationships and doggedly pursues scoops.
• …is empathetic and knows how to connect with an audience.
• …has at least 2-4 years of professional news reporting experience.
• …writes clean, compelling copy and effectively self-edits and self-fact checks.

This position offers competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k) and holidays off.

To apply, send a resume and links to some of your work to: [email protected]. Note any experience you have with WordPress, Mailchimp and Adobe Creative Suite. No recruiters, please.

Alair Homes, a large North American residential construction business, has launched in Arlington. We need local Project Managers
who are self motivated with residential construction project management experience for our growing company.

We offer flexible/independent working environment that provides a higher quality of life and puts you in charge of your income. Most of our work is right here in Arlington or a short drive just outside the county.

Alair Homes provides comprehensive Project Management Training, has proprietary software and an online system to insure our PM’s have the tools to work at their best without a lot of hand holding. Alair has partnered with an established local Arlington builder who has a backlog of work and is looking for help now.

For more information, contact Chad Hackmann at 202-409-1280 or [email protected].

Arlington Construction Management, a locally owned and operated residential home builder and remodeler, is looking for supervisor/project manager to work with its client base in creating their dream homes.

ACM is seeking a self-motivated individual with experience in residential or commercial construction, who’s looking for a more flexible/independent work environment that provides a higher quality of life. Most of our work is right here in Arlington or a short drive just outside the county.  We are in the process of affiliating with a large north american organization that will provide additional training and advancement potential.

For more information, contact Chad Hackmann at 703-224-4428 or [email protected]. To apply, send your work history and contact info with a current address.

Your local Wild Birds Unlimited (2437 N. Harrison Street) is dedicated to the hobby of backyard bird feeding. We provide quality bird food and supplies to all of your backyard birds.

The position of Sales Associate can be either a part-time or full-time position that reports to the franchise owner or manager. The primary responsibility of a Sales Associate is to provide a high-energy customer experience.

Selling / Customer Experience:

• Understands that the high-energy customer experience is the #1 priority.
• Uses successful selling skills to satisfy the customer and complete the sale.
• Wears the logo name badge and logo apparel while working on the sales floor.

Merchandising:

• Understands and communicates the store’s merchandise and target products to the customer.
• Completes the changing of displays, signing and the restocking of merchandise as directed by management.

Personnel Management:

• Demonstrates a positive, enthusiastic and professional demeanor.
• Attends store meetings as required.
• Completes any other duties as assigned.

Administrative Control:

• Adheres to all store policies and procedures regarding the ringing of all transactions, any administrative duties and scheduling.
• Completes accurate and legible paperwork.

Store Maintenance:

• Maintains good housekeeping standards to help present a clean and well-presented store.
• Helps keep store and backroom clean & organized.

Please call (703) 241-3988 or come in to pick up an application!

Arlington Travel Baseball (ATB) is a 501(c)3 non-profit youth baseball organization that provides an opportunity for players ages 9-12U to acquire superior skills through higher levels of competition. ATB is seeking head and assistant coaches who have a passion for the game and want to join a “winning” team. Ideally, we are in search of former college baseball players who want to teach the game they grew up playing

Coaches will be compensated a competitive wage and required to pass a background check. Coaching experience is a plus but not required and training is available as needed. Coaches will report to the Director of Player Development, who will set team goals and assist with practice plans and specific skills development.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Manage the day to day field activities of the team. Teaching relevant skills, tactics and techniques.
• Arrive on time and have a practice plan for each practice.
• Lead the team at all regular season, playoff and tournament games.
• Coach in a positive manner. (Coaches will have coach of conduct form)
• Communicate with Team General Manager with administrative needs of team.
• Prepare the players for the physical and mental challenges of competitive baseball.
• Identify player strengths and weaknesses and provide progress reports at end of summer season.
• Attend annual tryouts in June and July

If you’re interested or know someone who might be please contact us at [email protected] or call 703-801-6297.

Ballston-based Mobile Posse is seeking talented and motivated professionals to join their fast growing mobile software company. Join an awesome team and amazing Silicon Valley start-up like work environment – featuring a ping pong and foosball table, free lunch Tuesdays, Cold Brew on tap, a fully stocked kitchen with soft drinks and snacks, on-site gym, and much more.

Mobile Posse is 11 years old, but remains a startup at heart despite being a top 10 mobile content publisher with software used by millions of smartphone users. We are a PROFITABLE, emerging company that is changing the mobile journey and smartphone usage as we know it.

Your Beliefs & Characteristics:

• Willing to contribute to all phases of development
• Understands commitment does not end once code has been deployed to production
• Obsessed with producing clean, maintainable and efficient code
• Communicates effectively – including listening and nonverbal communication
• A desire to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Equipped a positive, can-do attitude
• Wants to win

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in Mobile Technologies
• Experience with Cloud Framework(AWS)
• Experience with scale/big data
• Preferred: BS/MS degree
• Keeps up with new technologies

If you are ready to be part of a company that is breaking barriers and forging a new future for smartphones, check out our specific job listings on our website and submit an application.

We offer a competitive salary with full benefits, equity, 401(k), and tons of fun. Candidate must be based in our Ballston office.