Hawks and State Farm Arena host second annual job fair this weekend

Interviewer John Champion (right) talks with Jarius Bloodser during the Hawks' inaugural "Interview Day" event at State Farm Arena on September 10, 2022. (Photo: Steve Schaefer/steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

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Interviewer John Champion (right) talks with Jarius Bloodser during the Hawks' inaugural "Interview Day" event at State Farm Arena on September 10, 2022. (Photo: Steve Schaefer/steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena will host their second annual “Interview Day” on Aug. 13, helping many metro-Atlanta people looking for jobs.

The organizations have openings for hundreds of part-time jobs in several departments including entertainment, guest experience, food and beverage and security. Hiring managers from each department will conduct on-site interviews with candidates.

“We know the incredible value local talent brings to our organization, so our purpose in hosting Interview Day is to create opportunities for our community to join our team and become an integral part of our workforce,” said Camye Mackey, executive vice president and chief people, diversity and inclusion officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena.

Tina Gaston Williams (right) and Stacy Gaston celebrate after making it through the interview process at the Hawks' inaugural "Interview Day" event at State Farm Arena on Saturday, September 10, 2022. (Photo: Steve Schaefer/steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

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The job openings have a starting salary of $16 per hour, and various benefits include discounted medical services, paid training and development, scholarship opportunities and paid holidays.

Over 1,000 job seekers signed up for last year’s event.

The event will take place at State Farm Arena from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To learn more or apply, job seekers can visit the Hawks’ website.