May 18th, 2010

Life has moved on and flood waters in Nashville have receded, but now a slew of homes, businesses, and roads need to be repaired. One organization and another ministry are offering part-time contract jobs to put thousands of unemployed people back to work in Middle Tennessee by helping in ongoing disaster relief efforts.

Contract Labor Solutions, a temporary staffing company, are currently hiring 2,500 men and women to work in flood cleanup—effective immediately. The jobs will pay $10 an hour, plus overtime, and are expected to last 6-9 months unless cleanup is completed sooner.

Nick Lucarelli, with Contract Labor Solutions, said, "We recruit from the neighborhoods, from the areas affected. We always felt that the disaster was here, the taxes should come back to the city, the people should work. A lot of companies do bring in people from all over, and we've always recruited from the areas, and it's done us well."

In addition, one of Brentwood Baptist's Hope for the World partners, Welcome Home Ministries, is also hiring for flood-related clean-up. Nearly 100 people are needed to work for $9-10 per hour (depending on the shift).

Daryl Murray said, "Welcome Home Works, a division of Welcome Home Ministries, has been contracted to help with the flood clean-up in several locations—Music City Hall of Fame, The Symphony, Opryland, and other places."

To serve with either of these organizations, check out the following instructions:
Contract Labor Solutions
Applicants must have valid ID and Social Security Card. Call 615.506.9375 for more details.

Welcome Home Ministries
Applicants must have a valid Tennessee ID and Social Security Card, and must be 18 years old. If interested, call Mike Kinslow at 499.1816 or John Fouston at 290.9616.

By Kaylan Christopher

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