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Jan. 17, 2025

New Year, New Career? Yes, Please

USPS Jonesboro Seeks Rural Carrier Associates

Carrier delivering package

JONESBORO, AR — The Jonesboro Post Office is seeking motivated individuals to fill immediate openings for the position of Rural Carrier Associate (RCA).

At $20.38 per hour, an RCA serves families and businesses in rural and suburban areas and is responsible for the delivery and collection of mail. An RCA also may sell stamps, supplies, and money orders. Applicants must have a valid state driver's license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. This position could be the first step to becoming a full-time, regular rural carrier with full benefits.

To assist potential applicants, the Postal Service is hosting a Job Fair on January 23, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the post office below. Postal officials will be onsite to answer questions about employment opportunities and to assist with the application process.

Jonesboro Post Office
2404 Race St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401

A postal job offers employees the ability to work where they live, competitive pay, stability, lifelong benefits and career advancement opportunities throughout the entire agency. 

Those unable to attend the job fair may apply at www.usps.com/careers.

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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

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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