Athens, AL — Postal officials invite job seekers to learn more about current employment opportunities in the Athens area on Tuesday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Athens Post Office, 1110 W Market Street, Athens, AL 35611.

The job fair is part of the Postal Service’s 10-year plan, “Delivering for America.” Postal officials will be onsite to share information about employment opportunities in Athens, Decatur, Elkmont, Harvest, Killen, Lexington, Madison, Rogersville, and Toney.

“The U.S. Postal Service consistently has been named one of the most trusted brands in America,” said Alabama-Mississippi District Manager June Martindale. “Our job fairs help us build a more stable and empowered workforce.”

Career employees can earn premium long-term benefits that complement good pay. Some of the benefits include multiple health and life insurance choices, pension benefits and a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) like a 401(k), and vacation time and sick leave.

The Postal Service is an organization that promotes largely from within, offering career development to help prepare employees achieve their professional goals. Training programs including entry-level functional job-related training, technical hands-on learning, new supervisor training, and management-to-executive level development.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.

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