UMass Amherst to Host Hiring Event in Downtown Springfield

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What:        On-the-spot Hiring Interview Event for Over 100 Positions at UMass Amherst

Date:          Thursday, July 28

Time:          9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location:   Tower Square, 1500 Main Street, Springfield

Available on-site for comment: Candace Berrena human resources senior talent acquisition specialist

UMass Amherst will host on-the-spot hiring interviews this Thursday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tower Square Downtown Springfield, located at 1500 Main St.

Representatives from the university will be on-hand to provide details about more than 100 full-time, benefited positions available in a number of areas across campus including catering, conference services, dining, facilities, grounds, maintenance, landscaping and skilled trades. Among the advantages of working at UMass Amherst are flexible schedules, competitive wages, career advancement opportunities, educational course reimbursement, full medical benefits and a state pension.

Two-hour parking validations for the Tower Square Downtown Springfield parking garage will be available for the event. Those interested in applying and interviewing for these opportunities are asked to bring non-expired, government-issued photo IDs. Examples include a state-issued driver’s license; state-issued ID card; passport; or military ID card.

For those unable to attend Thursday’s event in Springfield, additional on-the-spot interview events will be held at the Blue Wall in the UMass Amherst Campus Center Aug. 2, 10 and 18.

More information is available on the university’s HR website about the hiring event at Tower Square Downtown Springfield and those to be held on campus in August, as well as the open positions the university seeks to fill.