Wawa, Inc. has announced plans to launch its spring hiring campaign with the goal of hiring more than 4,000 new associates during the next three months, with all of Wawa’s 840+ stores across its six-state operating area looking to add new talent.
The annual hiring campaign will span the spring season, looking to fill both customer-service and management-level positions and is part of Wawa’s overall commitment to provide job opportunities that can lead to fulfilling careers for community members across the company’s operating area.
“At Wawa, part of our commitment to fulfilling lives means adding jobs for new associates, while also providing advancement opportunities for the more than 33,000 Wawa associates who are part of our team. That’s why we’re thrilled to kick-off this year’s spring hiring campaign and add a number of new members to our growing Wawa Family,” said Elizabeth Moore, Manager of Talent Acquisition & Diversity at Wawa. “As we look to fill these positions with people who have a strong passion for serving others, we’re looking for individuals who want to join our team for the busy summer season as well those who might be interested in the start of a fulfilling career at Wawa.”
Wawa Hiring Events: March 27 & April 10
While every store will have job opportunities available, select Wawa stores will host Hiring Events with the first on March 27 and a second on April 10. As part of the Hiring Events, potential associates can receive a brief, first interview, learn more about Wawa’s unique culture, explore career opportunities, and discover the important role Wawa associates play in their communities.
Stores hosting the Open House events will have signs announcing the dates/time of the open house. See attached list of participating stores. Individuals interested in career opportunities at Wawa are encouraged to apply online prior to attending a Hiring Event. To apply for an open position, visit www.wawa.com.
Wawa associates hired in these full and part-time positions enjoy competitive salaries and health benefits, as well as flexible schedules and tuition reimbursement opportunities. In addition, through Wawa’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), associates share directly in the growth of Wawa. Today Wawa is 40% owned by associates through the ESOP. Nearly half the ESOP is owned by store level associates and store management. With more than 13,000 participants, Wawa’s ESOP ranks as one of the top10 largest ESOPs in the country.
About Wawa’s Career Opportunities
Wawa is always looking to provide fulfilling employment opportunities for both management and non-management associates. A career with Wawa includes significant advancement and growth opportunities, with 60% of all management in the company rising from customer service associate positions. Wawa offers a meaningful chance to be part of a team that exists to go beyond filling orders, to fulfill the lives of customers and communities every day. With extremely competitive compensation and benefits as well as continuing education opportunities and ongoing opportunities for associate recognition and fun, Wawa is proud to be a place that more than 33,000 associates call home. In 2018, Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of The Best Employers for New Grads and one of the The Best Employers for Women, and a Top-Rated Workplace for Veterans by Indeed. In 2019 Wawa was also designated by Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity.
Wawa CSA Hiring Event
While every store will have job opportunities available, the below Wawa stores will host Hiring Events, with the first on March 27th and a second on April 10th. Each store will have signs announcing the dates/times their store is hosting their hiring event. Individuals interested in career opportunities at Wawa are encouraged to apply online prior to attending a Hiring Event.
To apply for a position, visit www.Wawa.com.