Alabama-Mississippi — If you’re seeking employment with a great organization — particularly if you are a college or university student — look no further than the U.S. Postal Service.

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, the Postal Service will be hosting career fairs at four locations:

• Auburn Post Office, 300 Opelika Rd, Auburn, AL 36830-9998
• Skyland Station, 3201 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-9998
• Oxford Post Office, 401 McElroy Dr, Oxford, MS 38655-9998
• Starkville Post Office, 822 Taylor St, Starkville, MS 39759-9998

Job seekers can meet with the Alabama-Mississippi District management team and local Postmasters to learn about available delivery positions in Auburn, Oxford, Starkville, and Tuscaloosa and surrounding locations.

“The U.S. Postal Service, consistently named one of the most trusted brands in America, is a great place to work. We offer a generous salary and benefits, and job security,” said Alabama-Mississippi District Manager June Martindale. “Our career fairs help us build a more stable and empowered workforce.”

Positions include Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) and Rural Carrier Associate (RCA), each at $19.50 per hour; and City Carrier Assistant (CCA) at $18.92 per hour. Following are job descriptions:

Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC) - Scheduled as needed, an ARC delivers packages on Sunday and observed holidays, and on Saturday, may sort, deliver, and collect mail and packages along a designated rural route. This pre-career position requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) - An RCA will have a continuous, part-time job. This on-call position could be ideal if one is retired, self-employed, an at-home parent, an educator, night student, or if employed on an evening shift schedule. An RCA serves families and businesses in rural and suburban areas. This employee is responsible for the delivery and collection of mail, working part-time when regular carriers have scheduled days off or vacation days. An RCA also sells stamps, supplies, and money orders. An applicant must have a valid state driver's license and demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. A personal vehicle may be required. Becoming an RCA is the first step to becoming a full-time, regular rural carrier with full benefits.

City Carrier Assistant (CCA) - A CCA delivers mail and packages on a varied schedule that may include weekends and holidays. The position requires a valid state driver’s license, safe driving record, and experience with a passenger car or larger. A CCA is scheduled to work based on service needs. This position may lead to career employment.

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 like a 401(k),  and vacation time and sick leave.

“We are committed to our workforce, beginning with great job opportunities for new employees, and continued career advancement,” Martindale said. “Training programs including entry-level functional job-related training, technical hands-on learning, new supervisor training, and management-to-executive level development.”

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