Salt Lake City’s job market is bustling this week, giving listeners plenty to be optimistic about if they’re seeking new opportunities or considering a career pivot. Indeed.com shows over 30,000 positions open right now, with urgent hiring across sectors. Customs and Border Protection is offering entry-level Border Patrol Agent roles with paid training and a salary range of $49,739 to $89,518 annually. Healthcare remains strong, with demand for Nurse Injectors and Board Certified Behavior Analysts at competitive rates. Retail job-seekers can check out ALO at City Creek for part-time seasonal work, while Trader Joe’s is seeking friendly Crew members at $17 to $18 an hour.

Warehouse positions lead hourly wage offerings, with Chick-fil-A Supply LLC listing Warehouse Team Member posts at $23 per hour and a four-day workweek, full health benefits, and even snacks. Amazon is hiring Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associates with starting pay between $21.50 and $22 an hour and free equipment training. Listeners interested in government or public service can look at Salt Lake City Corporation’s Park Ranger role, offering $23.63 to $31.10 per hour with generous benefits, and the FBI’s listing for Special Agents with teaching or education expertise, starting at nearly $100,000 a year.

The nonprofit sector is offering Fundraiser positions at Elemental Fundraising, starting from $25 an hour plus bonuses. Tech and finance continue their upward trajectory; Clicklease seeks Title & Registration Document Processors at $18 an hour with full-time benefits. For those with administrative skills, the University of Utah is hiring temporary Maintenance & Set-Up Workers until May 2026, as well as Administrative Assistants.

Outdoor jobs with high visibility pop up at Rio Tinto, which is onboarding Haul Truck Operators at the city’s famed Kennecott Copper Mine. Philips is recruiting for a Sales Account Manager in clinical devices—this corporate opening lists salaries up to $169,000 a year and expects travel across the region.

Entertainment lovers have a unique range: the Utah Jazz wants a Basketball Communications Assistant through July 2026, while Sinclair Broadcast Group and Scripps Company are recruiting for TV news reporters, sports anchors, digital content creators, and even podcast hosts for KUTV. WB Games is hiring a Designer for their expanding narrative projects, indicating growth in the gaming industry. If engaging audiences is your thing, the Studio Crew position at KUTV and various technical roles in media production are fresh openings this week.

Hotel jobs abound, with Embassy Suites and SpringHill Suites hiring Guest Service Agents, Night Auditors, and Housekeepers. Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City Airport has full-time cook and food service positions, offering comprehensive benefits and a clear pipeline to advancement.

Skilled trades and union jobs are also available, as IBEW Local 354 posts daily updates for electricians and communication technicians. Cache Valley Electric and Rosendin Electric have immediate calls in Salt Lake and nearby regions, with Inside Journeyman Wireman rates at $41.23 an hour.

For gig seekers and those craving flexibility, The Comforted Canine needs dog sitters who pick their own schedules. Remote work is marked by the VA Medical Center call center agent opening for the Department of Veterans Affairs, offering listeners full-time telework from home.

Job fairs remain a top resource, and listeners should note the upcoming Salt Lake City Career Fair on December 19, featuring live hiring for roles in sales, healthcare, engineering, government, accounting, IT, and more. Candidates can meet recruiters face-to-face and apply directly for a range of positions.

From nonprofit fundraising and warehouse efficiency to high-paying tech sales, public service, media production, hospitality, and schedule-friendly gigs, Salt Lake...