There’s a recession on, and TheColu.mn is committed to connecting our readers with possible employment opportunities in the community. When we hear of LGBT jobs, we’ll pass them along. Today’s finds include a position for drug counselor at Pride Institute, a kitchen job at Tickles, and an ad sales position at Lavender Magazine.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor

PRIDE Institute, the nation’s first and leading provider of chemical dependency and mental health treatment services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, is seeking experienced chemical dependency counselors to become a part of our team. We operate Rule 31 residential and intensive outpatient programs in Eden Prairie and Minneapolis. We provide integrated treatment services for persons with sexual compulsivity, chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders.

Successful candidates will possess the following required qualifications:

• Hold a permanent LADC license, or be eligible to provide chemical dependency treatment services under Minnesota 9530.6450, subpart 5;
• Have experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders;

Additional preferred qualifications include:

• Two or more years experience as a chemical dependency counselor;
• Program development experience;
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations
• Demonstrated practice interest in treating sexually compulsive behavior

We offer our employees opportunities for professional development and growth, competitive compensation and benefits, and a casual professional work environment.

See the full job ad at Craigslist.

Cook

TICKLES IS A GAY PIANO/SPORTS BAR LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED COOK.
FULL-TIME HOURS AVAILABLE, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT, TICKLESBAR.COM
SEND RESUME OR STOP IN AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
WE ARE LOCATED AT 420 SOUTH 4TH ST. DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS.

See the full job ad at Craigslist.

Top Sales Executive

LAVENDER MEDIA, home to LAVENDER MAGAZINE, LAVENDERMAGAZINE.COM, LAVENDER YELLOW PAGES, LAVENDERYELLOWPAGES.COM, BIGGAYNEWS.COM, WANDAWISDOM.COM, AND NUMEROUS LOCAL EVENTS, is perfect fot the person who enjoys working independently and thrives on being rewarded for the energy they put into their work each day.

LAVENDER MEDIA, leaders in GLBT marketing and events, is seeking a sales account executive. The right candidate will be responsible for selling multi-platform advertising solutions including print, online, e-newsletters, and event sponsorships to an eclectic and exciting group of clients through relationship building and on-going account management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

You will generate leads and cold call potential clients to expand your client base. Sales experience preferred, but not required if you are driven, have a great attitude, a proven ability to surpass goals, and a desire to be the best.

Compensation potential has no limits. We pay based on performance.

We provide Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance

Business Hours Monday-Friday work week (40 hours/week)

See the full job posting on Craigslist.