Wawa announces plan to add 5,000 jobs
Convenience store chain says it needs to hire 5,000 associates this spring
Wawa hopes you “gottahavvawawa” — paycheck.
The Delaware County-based convenience store chain announced Thursday it plans to hire more than 5,000 new associates this spring.
“We are excited to launch our spring hiring campaign to recruit new Wawa associates,” said Dave Filano, manager of talent acquisition at Wawa. “As a company, part of fulfilling lives means adding jobs for new associates, while also providing advancement opportunities for the more than 30,000 Wawa associates who are part of our team. We’re specifically looking for individuals who enjoy serving others, who want to join our team for the busy summer season and as well those who might be interested in the start of a fulfilling career at Wawa.”
The chain is hiring over the next three months for all of its 750 stores across its six-state operating area. It said it is looking to fill customer service and management level positions
While every store will have job opportunities available, some stores will host open houses called “Wawa Career Wednesdays” on every Wednesday for four straight weeks, beginning March 29 and running through April 19. As part of the Wawa Career Wednesdays, potential associates 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 community, the com-