Jobs in Lake Charles, Louisiana | December 2024 Opportunities

When you join VerizonYou want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.What you’ll be doing...As a full-time Verizon Retail Sales Associate, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career with a team focused on unlocking your full potential and sales success within one of our retail stores. Here's what you can expect: Generate retail sales by using your passion for cutting-edge technology, and exceptional customer service to expand the Verizon network.Learn and uncover customers' needs by creating connections and asking the right questions.Position product insights and solution recommendations to provide customers with a complete top-down sales solution.Close sales by using phenomenal communication skills to fulfill customer needs with simple and intuitive tech solutions. Continuously develop yourself through ongoing training and up-skill in operational functions across merchandising and inventory.Potential to grow your customer base by placing outbound calls and sending text messages to current Verizon customers who are interested in our products and services.Opportunities to engage with the community outside of the store to expand your loyal customer base, including at off-site Verizon sponsored events.We’re hiring immediately and this isn't your average entry-level position! Whether you're early in your career or an experienced sales professional, join today and earn from $49,000 to $59,000 a year, which includes base pay and target individual-based commission. Planning to go above and beyond? Our commission program allows unlimited opportunity which could allow top earners to make an extra $10,000 or more per year in addition to the compensation range quoted earlier. Compensation varies by geography and performance.Our comprehensive benefits (starting day one) and perks are designed to help you move forward in your career and in your life outside of Verizon. From health and well-being benefits to investment in your education and career, we've got you covered!Best in class medical, dental, and visionVerizon 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6% of eligible participant contributions to the plan, qualified student loan repayments, or a combination of both (effective January 1, 2024)$2,500 stock grant per year, part of Verizon's Stock Together award programSales recognition programs that have, in the past, awarded top performers with all inclusive travel to domestic and international destinations, gifts, and other incentivesFive weeks of paid time off (vacation, holidays, personal days)8 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible new parents (for new moms, when paired with short-term disability, this benefit provides up to 16 weeks of paid time-off)Up to $8K per year in tuition assistanceDiscounts up to 50% off on Verizon products and services$2500 sign-on bonus, paid at 50% after 1 month of employment and 50% after 9 months of employmentAdditional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more.Too good to be true? Hear from our Verizon Retail Team Members on what it's like to be part of a team that invests in you. From our in-person new hire experience and award-winning training programs to our inclusive culture of learning and amazing benefits, you'll be able to apply your skills while elevating your career.What we’re looking for...You’ll need to have: High school diploma or GED.One or more years of work experience.Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (you'll know your schedule four weeks in advance).Openness to pick up additional shifts and earn more income, typically during the summer months, November through December, and/or during peak vacation periods. Even better if you have one or more of the following: Experience working in a commission-based environment.Demonstrated sales experience communicating with customers to find solutions. Customer service experience.If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above. After you apply…You may be required to take an assessment. It takes about 20 minutes to complete. If you’re selected to move forward, one of our recruiters will reach out to tell you more about the role and answer your questions.Where you’ll be workingIn this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment Opportunity We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

We are urgently looking for people interested in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands. If you are a self-starter, looking for flexible hours throughout the week, this may be for you! Earn up to $25 per survey.Share your opinion and help influence brand decisions on services and products you use every day.What We Expect Your honest opinion Attention to details Basic computer and internet skills No experience requiredTo Qualify: You must be 18+ years old Have a desire to work from home Looking to earn extra incomeRequirements Access to a computer or smartphone Have high-speed internet access Follow instructions Basic reading and writing skills Take at least 2 surveys per weekBenefits Earn up to $25 per survey Be your own boss Work your own hours Work from the comfort of your own home Share your opinion to help shape better products and services Get paid by: Check, Venmo, Paypal, and/or GiftcardsOnline surveys are a great way to earn extra income as a side gig/hustle, part-time job or even as a full time job. Online surveys can pay up to $25 per completed survey. Online Survey takers come from all different backgrounds including sales, retail, managers, management, customer service, grocery, restaurant food cooks, servers, cashiers, admin and many more! There is absolutely no experience required, just your honest opinions!

Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced U.S Spanish writer who would like to lend your expertise to train AI models? About the opportunity:Outlier is looking for talented writers with fluency in U.S Spanish 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 U.S. Spanish text in order to rank a series of responses that were produced by an AI modelWriting a short story in U.S. Spanish about a given topicAssessing whether a piece of U.S. Spanish 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 U.S. Spanish writing experts average USD $25.00 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.