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Recently Reported Messages
Reported: April 14th, 2024 at 4:21 pm
Subject: PART-TIME ADMIN/ASSlSTANT OPPORTUNITY!!
Message:
Some DEPTS are currently hiring individuals who can assist some of their visiting professors by providing basic admin duties remotely.
The successful candidate will Liaise with staff, other departments, and/or external organisations concerning matters regarding assigned work as well as coordinating with the Director.
Weekly Salary:
$400 ( $350 +$50 for miscellaneous including tax)
For More Information;
Get in touch with Prof Alan { REDACTED } with your PERSONAL email address For Consideration,
Sincerely,
Alen Spencer
{ REDACTED }
Reported: April 5th, 2024 at 7:50 am
Subject: Job Alert: CCW Position
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking individuals to help expand their charity network across the country. They're looking for passionate individuals to join their team as Community Care Workers.
This part-time, work-from-home job offers a competitive weekly salary of $550. If you're interested in making a difference and joining their team alongside 1.5 million volunteers and 6.8 million donors, please send your resume/application to Gerrard Khan at [REDACTED].
Sincerely,
Community Outreach Team
International Rescue Committee
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Reported: April 2nd, 2024 at 2:13 pm
Subject: Steinway baby grand from our fellow Realtor
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
One of our Realtor Members, Dr. Edward Hernandez, is downsizing and looking to give away his late wife's piano to a loving home. These items hold tremendous sentimental value and range from a Violin, a 2014 Steinway baby grand, Eric Clapton's 1939 Martin OOO-42 Guitar, to a Leica S (TyR 007) Digital SLR Camera..
Email him on [REDACTED] to indicate your interest to arrange inspection and delivery with a moving company.
N:B. It is on a first come first serve basis and you can also refer someone.
Regards
Reported: March 22nd, 2024 at 12:13 pm
Subject: University of Mississippi
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Hello,
One of our co-worker Mrs [REDACTED], is downsizing and looking to re-home her late dad's piano to a loving home. The Piano is a 2014 Yamaha Grand Baby used like new. I will not be checking this email often , kindly contact her Via [REDACTED]
for more information.
Please write Mrs. [REDACTED] via your personal email for a swift response.
Kind Regards,
[REDACTED]