The hottest ticket in Washington, NC, last month?
A job fair at the local Post Office.
About 325 people attended the three-hour fair, where organizers highlighted a variety of openings, including city carrier assistant and rural carrier associate positions.
Organizers promoted the fair through social media posts, flyers and newspaper announcements.
“The best publicity was word of mouth. Everyone was talking about it,” said Patricia Green, the local postmaster.
The turnout was a big deal in Washington, a city of about 9,800 residents in the state’s eastern end.
“Who knew there would be lines at the Washington Post Office? With over 325 people showing up, we have made history as a team,” she said.
Zipping along
The “date meets ZIP” phenomenon continues to sweep California.
The Encinitas, CA, Post Office held a date meets ZIP event on Sept. 20, the day the local ZIP Code — 92024 — matched the date.
Other California communities hosting similar events in recent weeks include Sierra Madre (91024) and Covina (91724).
“We’re excited and honored to host this rare event,” said Chuck Thomsen, the Encinitas postmaster. “It recognizes the unique ties between USPS and our community. As outlined in the Postal Service’s Delivering for America plan, we are committed to serving the changing needs of our customers nationwide.”
Postmaster Pernice
The new postmaster in Brusly, LA: John Pernice, who began his career as a city carrier assistant in Waco, TX, in 2016.
Pernice later served as a customer services supervisor and postmaster in Midway, TX, before landing his new gig in Brusly, a town of about 2,500 in the Baton Rouge area.
“I’m very active and involved in the communities I serve which is why being a postmaster is a very rewarding position for me,” he said. “I hope to continue to provide outstanding customer service to the Brusly community, and to contribute to the overall success of the Postal Service.”
Pernice’s wife, Rebecca, is a customer services manager in Hammond, LA.
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