For those looking to make a difference in a community, work in a team environment and take on new challenges, the City of Haines City may be the place for you.
On July 28, the City of Haines City will be hosting a job fair in an effort to bring new talent to the city. The City of Haines City Job Fair takes place at Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave., and will be broken up into three sessions.
- Session A | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Session B | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Session C | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The city expects to fill about 20 vacancies during the job fair. There are currently openings at the Haines City Fire Department, Haines City Police Department, Parks and Recreation, Utilities and more.
“Haines City truly is a place where individuals can advance their careers, develop new skills and become leaders in their field,” said Auburn Taylor, Human Resources and Organizational Development Director. “It’s exciting to be able to bring in applicants with different backgrounds and work experiences who want to keep our city trending in a positive direction for the foreseeable future.”
Attendees will be able to gather a plethora of information, fill out applications on site and in some cases, interview for a job. Every city department with vacancies will be represented at each of the three sessions.
In addition to competitive pay and paid holidays, the City of Haines City also offers employer-paid medical and dental benefits, retirement, tuition reimbursement and an incentive pay program among other benefits. Current job openings can be viewed at www.hainescity.com/168/Employment-Opportunities.
“Our diverse city is growing, thriving and our outstanding staff is one of the biggest reasons why,” Interim City Manager Jim Elensky said. “I’m blessed to be able to work with so many dedicated, talented individuals and we’re excited to meet new potential employees who fit that mold at our job fair.”