Hundreds of job opportunities available as local retailers look to fill positions
GARDEN CITY, NY – Local high school students and young job seekers will have a great opportunity to get a foot in the door at one of the most successful retail destinations in the region - Roosevelt Field. Local youth will learn all about employment opportunities available at the center, when Roosevelt Field, A Simon Mall and Leg. Siela A. Bynoe partner together for a first-of-its-kind Youth Job Fair on Saturday, May 6th.
The Youth Job Fair on Saturday, May 6th will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Roosevelt Field, Garden City, New York.
“We are really excited to be partnering up with Nassau County’s 2nd District Legislator Siela A. Bynoe, to host a Roosevelt Field retailer job fair. We hope to forge connections between our participating stores and job seekers in the community looking for a future in the retail industry,” commented Nancy Gilbert, director of marketing for Roosevelt Field. “As one of the most successful malls in the region, our merchants are looking for the best and brightest talent so we encourage those in search of opportunities to come prepared and ready to impress.”
The event will feature a multitude of retailers in search of local talent, with many accepting applications to fill positions of various levels of employment.
“I am excited about the partnership with Roosevelt Field. Together we will ensure that local members of our youth community are able to engage with interested retailers for employment at Roosevelt Field,” said Legislator Bynoe. “Experience gained through after-school and/or summer employment can help to foster strong work ethics for young people as well as provide a valuable service for the employer.”
The Job Fair is free and open to the public. Candidates should attend prepared with a current resume to provide to prospective employers, who will conduct one-on-one screenings and provide information about the opportunities within their respective company.
About Roosevelt Field An expansive retail destination for fashion, discovery and community, Roosevelt Field is managed by Simon, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. It completed an expansion and renovation in 2015 that introduced a Dining District, two-level expansion wing and welcomed Long Island’s first Neiman Marcus on February 19, 2016. The center is anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, JCPenney, Bloomingdale’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods and has more than 270 specialty stores. It also features restaurants offering an eclectic mix of cuisine, including Havana Central, The Capital Grille, Grand Lux Café and Seasons 52 and is conveniently located at the intersection of Old Country Road and Meadowbrook Parkway in Garden City. Roosevelt Field launched an incentive program, Simon Rewards, which gives shoppers the chance to win daily prizes, earn points and receive perks for visiting the mall, including access to Reserved Parking spaces. Guests will find unparalleled customer service with amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi; indoor device charging stations; valet parking; complimentary wheelchairs; strollers; comfortable soft seating areas and a post office. For more information, please go to simon.com. Visit simon.com/mall/roosevelt-field for the latest mall events and retailer updates; on Facebook facebook.com/RooseveltField; or Twitter @RooseveltField.