Wawa looks to fill more than 1,000 jobs in Florida in the first quarter of 2019.
Wawa Inc. is launching a hiring campaign with the goal of hiring up to 1,000 new associates across Florida during the next three months, with all of Wawa’s 160 stores in Florida looking to add new talent.
The hiring campaign will span the first quarter of 2019 and focuses on filling customer-service positions. It is part of Wawa’s overall commitment to provide job opportunities that can lead to fulfilling careers for community members in the areas Wawa serves in the Sunshine State.
“At Wawa, part of commitment to fulfilling lives means adding jobs for new associates, while also providing advancement opportunities for the almost 6,000 Wawa associates who are part of our Wawa family in Florida. That’s why we’re thrilled to kick-off this hiring campaign and add a number of new members to our growing Wawa Family,” said Elizabeth Moore, manager of talent acquisition & diversity at Wawa. “As we look to fill these positions with people who have a strong passion for serving others, we’re looking for individuals who want to join our team for Florida’s busy tourist season as well those who might be interested in the start of a fulfilling career at Wawa.”
Open House Hiring Events
While every store will have job opportunities available, some will host open house events on Jan. 16 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The action-packed events will feature information about job openings – candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.wawa.com before attending the open house event. Candidates will get the chance to meet the team and learn more about fulfilling opportunities.
As part of the events, potential associates who have applied online can receive a brief first interview, learn more about Wawa’s unique culture, explore career opportunities, and discover the important role Wawa associates play in their communities.
Stores hosting the Open House events will have signs announcing participation. For a full listing of open houses by market click here.
Individuals interested in career opportunities at Wawa are encouraged to apply online prior to attending an Open House event.
Wawa associates hired in these full and part-time positions enjoy competitive salaries and health benefits, as well as flexible schedules and tuition reimbursement opportunities. In addition, through Wawa’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), associates share directly in the growth of Wawa. Today Wawa is 41% owned by associates through the ESOP. Nearly half the ESOP is owned by store level associates and store management. With more than 13,000 participants, Wawa’s ESOP ranks as one of the top 10 largest ESOPs in the country.
Wawa continues to expand throughout Florida with plans to open 25-30 new stores each year for the next several years. In 2019, Wawa will launch in the new markets of Ocala and Miami-Dade.
