NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

January 4, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH TO HOST HEAD START JOB FAIR EVENT

JEFFERSON, LA –The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department, in conjunction with the Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP), will be hosting an informational job fair event for all people interested in learning about job opportunities with the Jefferson Parish’s Head Start program. The job fair event will be on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Metairie Head Start Center (1000 North Starrett Road, Metairie, LA 70003).

This job fair is intended to provide an opportunity to speak with Head Start representatives, obtain information about current jobs, and answer questions about the application process. Computers will be available during the event for accepting online applications.

“When you work for Jefferson Parish’s Head Start program, you play an important role in a child’s growth and development,’” said Jefferson Community Action Programs Director Christi Langoni. “Jefferson Parish’s Head Start program has a 56-year old history of providing comprehensive, high quality, developmentally appropriate services to children and their families.”

Jefferson Parish Civil Service employment is an equal opportunity employer. Employment with Jefferson Parish Head Start Program offers meaningful work serving the youngest members of our community, career advancement, benefits, retirement plan, stipend for education, tuition reimbursement, paid travel expenses for seminars/conferences, potential annual salary increases, and up to a 10% salary increase within the first year and a half.

For more information, contact the Personnel Department at 504-364-2730. CLICK HERE to learn more about Jefferson Parish’s Head Start program.

For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.

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