We’ve compiled a listy-list of some folks who are hiring in Durham. Over 15 job opportunities right here in the Bull City and the surrounding area. ☝️Contact the companies directly to learn more and apply for the positions listed here.
Everyone included here pays living wages plus BEFORE tips and/or commissions. With the rising living costs in our community, this is an absolute must! Job listings in this blog are in alphabetical order.
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Dance Instructor
All In Dance Academy is seeking dance instructors for our 2023-2024 dance season. “We are looking for teachers of all styles. Previous dance experience is required”. Please send your resume and videos of yourself dancing or choreography to info@allindance.com
Digital Storyteller
“We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Storyteller to join our team at Bright Black. This role will help take our digital media strategy to the next level and will support our mission to honor the beauty and brilliance of Blackness. To learn more about it, click here to apply: https://brightblackcandles.com/pages/hiring“
Customer Service/Front of House Support
We are looking for an energetic, creative, fun, and hardworking individual to join our team earning between $15-18 an hour for 15-20 hours a week! With a flexible schedule between Tuesday-Saturday, you could bring some cheer as customers enjoy a sweet treat. For more information and to apply, click here!
Daytime and Overnight Postpartum Doulas & Experienced Birth Doulas
Emerald Doulas is committed to providing comprehensive birth and postpartum services for Triangle-area families. We’re a proud member of the Durham Living Wage Project. Earn (more than) a living wage and have a sustainable career doing work you love! For questions or more information, email us at: info@emeralddoulas.com & click here to apply!
Kitchen Manager
Foster’s Market is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager, someone who is looking for professional growth and a future, not just a job; someone that has the ability to lead and teach and is inspired by what they do. As a manager of the kitchen team, you will be responsible for hiring, training, ordering, scheduling, motivating, and managing a team. Please send your resume to sarafoster@fostersmarket.com.
Barista/Café Team Member
Foster Street is a perfect blend to study, work, meet up, and relax in Durham’s Central Park District. “Foster Street always accepts applications for the barista/café team member position. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, and engaged and enjoys the experience of providing exceptional service to Durham!” Click Here to Apply!
Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, and Hospitality Members
Welcome to Barbecue Paradise with a side of Wrestler Action Figures… Lawrence Barbecue are experts at their barbecue meats and will make sure you leave not just fed but fulfilled. Just next door, Lawrence opened Leroy’s Taco Shop, which is so good. Grab their tacos before they sell out. To apply, email info@lawrencebarbecue.com for more information.
Baker Assistant OR Front of House
La Recette Patisserie Bakery is a Community-driven bakery & coffee shop building a community around quality desserts! La Recette is looking to expand its team, so if you are energetic and passionate with great customer service skills, apply by emailing larecette15@gmail.com. The Front of House schedule is Weekends (Saturday and/or Sundays) from 8:30 am-2:30 pm, and the Baker Assistant schedule is Thursday-Saturday 9 am-2:30 pm.
Bartenders & Bar Manager
Do you have experience behind the bar? We want to hear from you! We’re looking for folks with experience and enthusiasm to join our bar team by emailing hiring@mateotapas.com
Farmer’s Market and Event Staff
Who doesn’t love Pasta? Melina’s Pasta is celebrating 13 years of making ravioli, cut pasta, gnocchi, sauces, baked meals, and so much more of your favorites. Melina’s Pasta is hiring someone available on the weekends to lead out Melina’s Pasta at the Farmer’s Market. With a flexible and independent part-time job making $16/hr plus bonuses and pasta, what are you waiting for? Click here to Apply!
Full & Part-Time Retail Positions
“MODE provides a place for people to buy and sell clothing and accessories, thereby reducing waste while also keeping on trend at an affordable price.” MODE has a location in Durham and Raleigh and both are hiring. To apply, email info@modeconsignment.com.
Massage Therapist, Nail Artist
Nailz + Beauty is a Boutique of Nontoxic Beauty Services that offers a private space for you to prioritize your self-care. If you have a Temp/Current NC Licensed Massage Therapist & Nail Artist who are invested in providing non-toxic beauty to their clients, Click Here To Apply.
If you are a small local business that offers living wages and has positions needing to be filled, please fill out this form BULLow to be a part of our bi-weekly “Who’s Hiring In Durham” series (it’s free), and if you have any questions, please email explore@thebullsofdurham.com.