NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER: N.C. FERRY DIVISION TO HOST FOUR JOB FAIRS

Published by OBXToday.com

Eastern North Carolina will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division teams up with NC Works to host a series of four career fairs to find qualified applicants to staff its ferries, terminals and shipyard.

The career fairs will be held at the following times and locations:

• Jan. 26: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., NC Works Career Center, 111 Jordan Plaza, Elizabeth City
• Feb. 2: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., NC Works Big Rock Career Center, 3813 Arendell St., Morehead City
• Feb. 9: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., NC Works Career Center, 3101 Bismark St., Greenville
• Feb. 16: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Brunswick County Career Center, 5300-7 Main St., Shallotte

Applications will be accepted for all positions at all experience levels, from entry-level parking lot attendants to experienced boat captains. Both temporary summer employment and full-time permanent positions are available.

• Competitive salaries
• Year-round, full-time permanent employment
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

“There’s never been a better time to start a career with the Ferry Division,” said director Harold Thomas. “With positions already open and a number of current employees nearing retirement age, there are many opportunities here for a long and exciting career on the beautiful North Carolina coast.”