Wawa Inc. is seeking nearly 1,500 new associates for roles at every New Jersey Shore, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Beach store. With more than 60 convenience stores located in those areas preparing for the summer season, the recruiting campaign will continue through the summer season, according to the Wawa, Pennsylvania-based company.
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Wawa has more than 950 c-stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C.
This annual employment effort is focused primarily on filling the seasonal jobs needed to support summer store operations, said the company.
“Summertime is an exciting time at Wawa stores,” said Marc Maiolino, director of store operations at Wawa. “We are looking for associates who want to be part of a company known for great food and customer service and also one with a special culture and commitment to making days a little bit brighter. Anyone who visits Wawa knows that it’s our amazing associates who create a wonderful, positive environment every day that truly makes Wawa special to our customers and communities.”
Wawa associates hired in full-time and part-time positions will be able to work flexible schedules and will receive competitive salaries, which includes a starting wage for hourly store associates of $15 per hour, said the company. Every associate receives a free Wawa Shorti Hoagie per shift and a discounted menu.
After meeting eligibility requirements, all associates receive a comprehensive package of financial and personal benefits that include health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement and an annual 401(k) match.
Wawa also shares ownership with associates through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). All Wawa associates aged 18 or older who meet the other eligibility requirements of the ESOP will be eligible for the ESOP on the first day of the month after they are hired and will be eligible for a contribution if they work 1,000 hours in a year. The ESOP is provided to associates at no cost and is in addition to other core benefits. Today, Wawa is almost 38% owned by associates through the ESOP, according to the company, and ranks as one of the top-10 largest ESOPs in the country.
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