Top 10 Hot Jobs in Mendocino

Following a long line of Spanish and Mexican traditions, this county was named after Mendoza, the ruling Mexican viceroy of this area. Mendocino County is one of the original California counties, dating back to California's 1850 statehood. The county is in the Ukiah Metropolitan Area that includes several valleys and encircling mountain ranges.

The original people in the land, however, are the Pomo Indians. today, they run successful businesses from which they donate funds to many local projects, including housing development. the Native American History Project at Mendocino Community College continues to study this nation of Indigenous People.

1. Registered Nurses (RNs) - Median wage over $30/hour. Travel Nurses receive additional benefits.
2. Retail Sales Persons
3. Carpenters
4. All levels of Food and Beverage Preparation and Service Jobs
5. Gaming Dealers
6. Instructional Coordinators
7. Computer Support Specialists
8. Special Education Teachers - Preschool thru Elementaryl
9. Home Health & Personal Care Aides
10. Highway Maintenance Workers

An additional set of High Demand Jobs available includes:

• Real Estate Sales Agents
• Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
• Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
• Massage Therapists
• Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services

• City of Ukiah - Govt
• Endoscopy Center - Health
• Fetzer Tasting & Visitor Ctr - Winery And Production & Sales - Hopland
• Food Help Program - Ukiah
• Forestry & Fire Protection - Willits
• Frank R Howard Memorial Hospital - Willits
• Hillside Health Center - Ukiah
• Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
• Mendocino Coast District Hospital , Fort Bragg - Medical Lab & Hospital
• Mendocino College - Ukiah (see link above)

Ukiah bills itself as a wonderful place to work, start a new business, or relocate an existing enterprise.. Its climate is pleasantly moderate, because it is surrounded by coastal mountain ranges and centered in the Yokayo Valley, making it a good place for agriculture, especially grape production and wines..

Located very near Highway 101, the city maintains its small town appeal while it attracts a good amount of business from the busy superhighway that cannects it with the rest of Northern California. the map below and to the right shows Highway 101 throughout Claifornia, Oregon, and Washington.

The Greater Ukiah Metro Area is home to over 40,000 people, with room to grow.

Employment Opportunities

• City of Ukiah Government jobs.
• Other Jobs in Ukiah
• Mendocino Private Industry Council - job training and placement.
• Mendocino County Jobs

Green Intiatives In Ukiah

• Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op
• Organic Agriculture and Vineyards- sustainability techniques.
• Organic Breweries and Restaurants

As a major employer in Mendocino County, this group offers growth opportunities in employment and good benefits. They also make regular donations to over 30 civic and charitable groups in Mendocino County and are involved in developing and enhancing affordable housing for county residents.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, and a 401K retirement plan. If a specific position you are interested in is not listed, you may still apply for that position and we will retain your application on file for three months.

Contact Hopland HR Department in person at 13101 Nokomis Road, Bldg. D, Hopland, CA 95449 or Email your resume and a cover letter to jobs@shokawah.com.

US Route 101 is called the Pacific Coast Highway and El Camino Real or in English, The Royal Road. The highway plays a prominent role in the long standing Alphabet Mystery Series of Sue Grafton. Her PI heroine, Kinsey Milhone, is forever driving a compact car up and down The 101 in search of a clue. See this link for some historic events along The 101: Historic 101.

Highway 101 Movie web site: http://highway101movie.com/

Visit this link for music from Highway 101 country music group.

MCC is the largest postsecondary education facility in Medocino County, serving a diverse population fo students that include adult learners, online classes, Hispanics, Native Americans and other groups. Out of seven community colleges regularly examined by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges in the summer of 2008, only Mendocino Community College and West Valley College in California retained their accreditation for their excellent programming and operations.

MCC operates three separate campuses in Ukiah, Willits, and Lakeport, California, along with online classes. A long list of Associate degrees and shorter-tern Certificates are listed on their website found above under the Education and training section. These include credentials needed to succeed at the county's major employers that are listed above.