J.C. Penney to add 900 jobs in Houston area

J.C. Penney is hiring for the holidays.

The Plano-based retailer plans to add 900 seasonal associates throughout the Houston area. Various positions include cashier, replenishment specialist and Sephora inside J.C. Penney beauty consultant.

The company will host a “National Hiring Day” Tuesday to fill nearly 40,000 seasonal positions across 875 stores. The in-store events will be held on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at jcpcareers.com or at kiosks inside the stores prior to attending the event. Managers will be holding interviews and making job offers on the spot, J.C. Penney said.