Spring season is around the corner and the opportunities are blooming. Join us on Wednesday, March 15th from noon until 3 p.m. for our March Job Fest at the Rosenwald Center with Representative Walt Leger and Senator Karen Carter Peterson. Our hospitality and tourism employers will be there, looking for great, enthusiastic candidates like you. More details are below!

March Job Fest

When: Wednesday, March 15th from noon until 3 p.m.

Where: Rosenwald Center, 1120 S. Broad Street (cross street Earhart Blvd.)

Who:  The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau, Representative Walt Leger, and Senator Karen Carter Peterson are partnering up to host this event. Everyone is welcome to attend. A sample of the employers participating include:

Acme Oyster House

Audubon Nature Institute

Dickie Brennan & Company

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Hospitality Enterprises

Hotel Monteleone

Hudson Group

Intercontinental New Orleans

Krystal on Bourbon

Mahogany Jazz Hall

NOPD

Pontchartrain Hotel

Shiftgig

TLC Linen Services

*List of employers are subject to change

What: Designed to be a one-stop shop for job candidates, Job Fest allows participants to meet with a variety of employers from hotels, restaurants, and other tourism fields. Participants can ask questions and learn more about the hiring process in a welcoming, one-on-one setting. The Job Fest is part of an effort to connect job seekers to careers in the hospitality and tourism industry across New Orleans.

Why: In New Orleans, tourism provides thousands of satisfying jobs in fields like guest relations, finance, administration, housekeeping, food and beverage service and beyond. Each job offers an opportunity for growth to move up in a company while enjoying employee benefits and the peace of mind that comes with a steady paycheck. A job in hospitality and tourism – which can start by a visit to Job Fest – is the basis for a lasting and fulfilling career in New Orleans.