Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to hold statewide hiring event

Published 10:38 am Wednesday, July 21, 2021

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Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is hosting a statewide hiring event on Thursday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event, job seekers are welcome to visit any of the 66 retail locations for on-the-spot interviewing, including Goodwill Nicholasville’s two locations at 1051 Main Street and 301 E. Brannon Road in Brannon Crossing. The nonprofit is hiring for a variety of positions, including:

• Production clerks

• Cashiers

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• Material handlers

• Management positions

At certain locations, career coaches with be onsite to assist with the process, and applicants may be hired on the spot.

Goodwill is a proud second-chance employer and offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. The package includes: free career coaching, health insurance (medical, dental and vision), telehealth services, 403(b) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid life insurance, company-paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year, up to $5,000 in dental restoration per year under the Good Smiles program, Van to Work (transportation to work), Cars to Work (vehicle purchasing assistance), legal assistance focused on criminal record expungements, mental health and substance abuse community partnerships, comprehensive wellness program, financial training, digital literacy, soft skills academy, career growth and opportunities for advancement.

Job seekers can learn about Goodwill’s benefits and mission and apply ahead online at www.goodwillky.org/jobs

In the 2020 fiscal year, Goodwill partnered with 751 community employers to place Kentuckians into 2,073 jobs across the state – both inside and outside of Goodwill. Goodwill’s career path programs and employment services, which serve Kentuckians who have disabilities or other challenges, are funded through a combination of grants, corporate and individual giving, and its retail stores, which sell donated clothing and household items at 66 locations across Kentucky.