Wawa to Launch Annual Hiring Campaign – Filling More Than 5,000 New Jobs in Three Months

WAWA, Pa., March 22, 2018 -- Wawa, Inc. today announced plans to launch its spring hiring campaign with the goal of hiring up to 5,000 new associates this year during the next three months, with all of Wawa’s 790 stores across its six-state operating area looking to add new talent. The annual hiring campaign will span the spring season, looking to fill 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 30,000 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 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 as those who might be interested in the start of a fulfilling career at Wawa.”

Wawa Career Wednesdays
While every store will have job opportunities available, some will host open houses called “Wawa Career Wednesdays,” which include open houses at select stores on every Wednesday for four straight weeks, beginning March 28 and running through April 18. As part of the Wawa Career Wednesdays, 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. Individuals interested in career opportunities at Wawa are encouraged to apply online prior to attending an Open House event.

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 41% owned by associates through the ESOP. Nearly half the ESOP is owned by store level associates and store management. With more than 11,000 participants, Wawa’s ESOP ranks as one of the top 10 largest ESOPs in the country.

To apply for an open position, visit www.wawa.com.

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 30,000 associates call home. In 2016 and 2017 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities.

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