Economist Loren Scott suggests in his Louisiana Economic Outlook that Louisiana may top the 2 million employment mark in 2019, if job strength continues to grow.

Speaking to One Acadiana last week, Scott said the state began to emerge from a 20-month recession last spring and will add 12,000 jobs in 2018 and 22,300 jobs the following year. If those projections are right, he said, Louisiana will count 2,013,600 employed people in 2019, the first time in history it will cross the 2 million mark.

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These Lafayette area employers were advertising for employees Monday.

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BrightSpots Behavior and Learning in Lafayette is hiring an executive assistant/office manager. Duties include overseeing daily operations at the Lafayette clinical office, employee-client relations, bill scheduling, credentialing and document management. Will work closely with CEO and chief operating officer. Need excellent communication skills, strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel. Bachelor’s in business preferred, two years of office management experience needed. Send resume and cover letter.

Reinhart Food Service is seeking CDL Class A drivers to transport products from distribution centers to customers. Drivers must be 21 and able to unload cased products and other duties. Need CDL license, one year CDL driving experience with good record or equivalent military experience. Must pass post-offer background check, DOT physical and drug test. Apply.

Lafayette General Health is seeking a full-time communications specialist. The job provides support for continuing, positive communications among employees, medical staff, executives and other internal and external stakeholders. Includes communications, photography, public and media relations, community relations, marketing and advertising through publications, advertising, news releases, website and promotional materials. Degree in communications, three years communications experience, excellent writing and verbal skills. Apply. 

Lafayette Consolidated Government is seeking a clerk II for person who determines eligibility for programs offered at the Health Unit. Also answer phones, greet visitors, maintain appointment schedule, fee assessment and collection and keep records. Need basic computer and word processing skills. High school diploma and clerical experience needed. Accepting applicants through noon Oct. 27. Apply.

LSU-Eunice is seeking a nursing instructor. Position duties include planning, developing and implementing curriculum, developing course outlines and clinical experiences, supervise clinical experiences, academic advising and counseling, participating on committees and other program activities. Master’s in nursing required, two years of clinical experience. Must have current nursing license in Louisiana. Apply. 

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