SAN FRANCISCO, CA —The Postal Service is urging jobseekers to leave their superstitions at the door on Friday, September 13th and attend a job fair that will be thrilling for all the right reasons. The best way to predict your future is to create it and with over 69 participating locations there is an opportunity to fill nearly 800 positions across the greater Bay Area.

Applicants can leave their salt and clovers at home, just bring your resume and natural charm to any of the participating locations on September 13, across the North Bay, South Bay, San Francisco and San Jose from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. a complete list of participating locations can be found HERE.

The Postal Service has the most sophisticated mail processing equipment and the best last-mile delivery networks in the world. However, it is people who move the mail through the systems that enables commerce and provides a powerful channel for businesses to sustain economic growth.

 As part of our innovative and bold 10-year plan, Delivering for America, the Postal Service is committed to cultivating that growth by building a stable and empowered workforce.

Here are 7 reasons why joining the Postal Service can be just the luck your career needs:

1. The Postal Service workforce is one of the most diverse in the nation. We look like America. That is our strength.
2. The Postal Service employs nearly 73,000 military veterans, making it one of the largest employers of veterans in the country
3. As part of the Delivering for America Plan, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is investing $40 billion across the nation to modernize and revitalize its services.
4. Career Advancement. Opportunities available for training, development and growth are available within the organization.
5. Benefits. Health insurance, sick, and vacation leave and 401k benefits are available.
6. The Postal Service is working hard to put its stamp on a greener tomorrow for the organization and the communities we serve.
7. You are Essential. As part of its universal service obligation, the Postal Service serves over 15 million addresses across California six to seven days a week.

Applicants will be guided through the entire online application process by USPS staff, hear from real employees and submit their applications in real time for positions posted on www.usps.com/careers.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, or 16 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. All applicants must be able to pass drug screening and a criminal background investigation. Some positions require an exam. Any position that has a driving requirement will also require a valid driver license and clean DMV 2-year driving history. Citizenship or permanent resident status of five years is required.

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