NEW ORLEANS — Looking for a job? Look no further. With the lockdown nearing its end and the mask mandates mostly lifted, several big companies are hosting hiring events and job fairs, hoping to find some much-needed help.
New Orleans & Company
August Job Fest
- Thursday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Located inside the Smoothie King Center
- Positions are available at all levels – from entry-level to executive – at hotels, restaurants, cultural attractions and much more
- Parking is free in Garage 2A of the Superdome, across the street from the Smoothie King Center
- Will also have a vaccine opportunities provided by LCMC Health
- Note: This event is in-person only. All attendees are required to wear a mask.
Walgreens
1st Lake Properties
Maintenance Career Fair
- Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 10 am — 2 pm
- Located at Hickory Creek Apartments Clubroom (5819 Hickory Creek Road River Ridge, LA)
- Click here to learn more
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Hosting Statewide Job Fairs on August 4, 2021
Locations:
- Alexandria – Randolph Riverfront Center, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Baton Rouge – Raising Cane’s River Center, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Houma – Municipal Auditorium, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Lafayette – Cajun Dome, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Lake Charles – Civic Center, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Monroe – Monroe Civic Center, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- New Orleans – Ernest Memorial Convention Center, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Shreveport – Shreveport Convention Center, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Learn more at www.laworks.net/backtoworkla
Zea Rotisserie & Bar
Job Fair
- Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 9 am to 3 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm
- Located inside the Clearview Room inside the Clearview Mall (4426 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA)
- Masks required at all times during the event
- Participants should bring a valid driver’s license or state ID, a social security card, and must be at least 18 years old to apply
- Looking to fill front and back-of-house positions at all restaurant locations in GNO area
- Benefits include flexible schedules, competitive pay, medical, dental and life insurance, a vision plan, wellness program, 401k retirement saving plans with company match, paid vacation, meal plans and an industry-leading safety program
- Click here to visit the hiring website
Boomtown Casino
Denny’s
- Looking to fill 20,000 restaurant-level positions across the nation
- Apply at careers.dennys.com
- First 25 interviewees at each brick-and-mortar location receive a voucher for a FREE Red, White & Blue Pancake breakfast
Jefferson Parish
Employment & Community Services Expo
- Wednesday, August 4 from 9am – 2pm
- Located at the Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd. Westwego, LA
- More than a dozen different organizations will participate to provide information about employment and training opportunities throughout Jefferson Parish
- Several Jefferson Parish departments will also be at the event to provide details and answer questions on available resources for qualifying residents, including mortgage/rental/utility assistance, HeadStart programs, community food drives and more
- For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777
Kingsley House
- Looking to fill various positions in early childhood education and elderly work
- Visit kingsleyhouse.org/careers to learn more
