Employment Opportunities

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Man-Tra-Con works with area employers to recruit candidates for the positions listed below. These positions are FULL-TIME/PERMANENT, except where noted. We also help job seekers research new career paths or find employment.

PLEASE NOTE: MAN-TRA-CON IS NOT A STAFFING AGENCY!

If you are looking for a job, Man-Tra-Con staff will help prepare you to apply for employment opportunities like those listed below — plus many more! These services are available at no cost to you.

Note: The process of creating a resume and learning skills to help you become “work-ready” may take time depending on your level of experience.

Learn more about our services,
and the positions listed on our job board…

Join us for an informational session held every day, Monday through Friday, in Marion, and on Wednesdays in Mt. Vernon. All sessions begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Questions? Call 618-998-0970,

and ask to speak to a Career Specialist.

Current Employment Opportunities

To view additional information on the following positions, click on any job title of interest:

• Benton: Animal Control Officer Trainee (TS-010621-01),  Salary: $12.50 per hour to start, $13.50 after 90 days
• Benton: Front Desk Assistant (TS-061021-01),  Salary: $13.00 per hour
• Benton: Stylist (TS-061021-01),  Salary: Minimum wage, plus tips and other commissions
• Benton: Welder, Industrial & Building Maintenance Positions (TS-042121-01),
  Salary: Wages TBD — depending on experience
• Carbondale: Americorps VISTA Member (TS-021621-01),  Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: Bus Driver (TS-102920-01), Salary: $11.71 per hour
• Carbondale: Bus Monitor (TS-102920-01), Salary: $11.00 per hour to start
• Carbondale: Receptionist (TS-031521-01), Salary: $12.00 to $13.00 per hour, D.O.E.
• Carbondale: Southern Illinois University — Multiple Positions, Salary: TBD
• Carbondale: SIU_HEAD START, Child Care Assistant (TS-091521-01), Salary: $11.00 per hour
• Carterville: Data Entry (TS-021621-01), Salary: $11.00+ per hour, D.O.E.
• Carterville: Welder/Laborer (TS-083120-01), Salary: $12.00 to $25.00 per hour, D.O.E.
• Chester: Field Preparation Technician (TS-102120-01), Salary: $14.50 per hour to start
• Herrin: Butcher (TS-050521-01),  Salary: $17.50 to $26.50 per hour
• Herrin: Sausage Maker Apprentice (TS-050521-01), Salary: $15.00 per hour
• Marion: Case Manager (TS-050321-01), Salary: $16.00+ per hour
• Marion: Gardener (TS-031821-01), Salary: $11.00 per hour
• Marion: Information Systems and Technology Technician II (TS-011221-01), Salary: TBD
• Marion: Manufacturing Specialist (TS-080620-01), Salary: TBD
• Marion: Multiple Positions at SIH Covid Testing Site (TS-113020-01), Salary: $12.00 to $15.14 per hour, D.O.E.
• Marion: Program Assistant/Associate (MC-081020-01)  Salary: TBD
• Marion: Sector Recruitment Specialist (TS-071321-01), 
  Salary: $25.00 per hour, part-time/temporary
• Marion: Youth Career Specialist (LD-030921-01), Salary:$25,000 to 35,000 per year, D.O.E.
• Mt. Vernon: Bookkeeper (TS-020321-01), Salary: $15.00 per hour
• Mt. Vernon: Maintenance Director (TS-101320-01), Salary: TBD, commensurate with skills and experience
• Mt. Vernon: Operations Lead (KL-030921-01), Salary: TBD
• Mt. Vernon: Tax Clerk (TS-050321-01), Salary: $18.62 per hour to start
• Murphysboro: Food Service (TS-201005-01) Salary: $12.50 to $14.00 per hour
• Sesser: Laborer (TS-040621-01), Salary: $10.00 per hour, plus $0.30 per bundle over quota.
• Southern Illinois: HVAC/Chiller Technician/Pipefitter (DK-070720-01),
     Salary: $24.63 to $28.76 per hour
• Vienna: Direct Service Personnel (DK-092419-01), Salary: $10.00+ per hour
• Williamson County: Cashier/Food Service/Maintenance (TS-101320-03), Salary: TBD
• Williamson/Jackson Counties: Residential Housekeeper (DK-110519-01),
     Salary: $10.00 per hour, with raise after training