Georgia's Lanier Islands to Hire Hundreds Ahead of the Holiday Season

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Oct. 13, 2015 - PRLog -- The forecast calls for a flurry of job fairs at one of Georgia’s most popular playgrounds – Lanier Islands. With the upcoming debut of a new winter-themed attraction at the lakeside resort’s beach and boardwalk entertainment district and the return of a beloved holiday tradition – the Magical Nights of Lights, Lanier Islands’ human resources department is primed and ready to interview and hire nearly 300 seasonal employees. The resort’s newest hires will be tasked with fulfilling a number of fun-focused roles that include snow groomers, cashiers, front gate attendants, ride attendants, food and beverage attendants, retail sales, clean up, admissions and more.

“We have very high standards at Lanier Islands,” explained Sandra Simon-Grindy, Director of Human Resources at the resort. “Lanier Islands has worked very hard to build a reputation of unsurpassed customer service in order to provide an excellent guest experience. That’s why we’ve been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for two years and counting. Ideal candidates for the positions for which we are currently hiring must come equipped with a big smile, as well as a sincere desire to help people and the willingness to work hard and have fun at the same time. To apply, job seekers can either complete an application online or attend one of our upcoming job fairs.”

Future job fairs will be held at the following locations on these dates and times at Lanier Islands:

Tuesday, October 20, 4pm-7pm, at the Summer House

Tuesday, October 27, 4pm-7pm, at the Human Resources Building

Tuesday, November 3, 4pm-7pm, at the Summer House

Saturday, November 7, 10am-2pm, at the Pine Isle Center

Tuesday, November 10, 4pm-7pm, at the Summer House

For more information about seasonal and year-round positions at Lanier Islands, interested parties are encouraged to visit www.lanierislands.com/careers.

About Lanier Islands: Nestled on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Situated less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on 1,500 pristine acres of forests, meadows and beaches, this luxury resort is quickly growing in size, scope and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats. As the resort’s crown jewel, Lake Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 surface acres and 690 miles of shoreline in Northeast Georgia. Legacy Lodge and Legacy Villas enhance the resort’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites – making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like fun in the sun at the boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, zip lining through the trees with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding on a lakeside trail from the Equestrian Center, and renting a boat and ski equipment from Harbor Landing make the resort a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility – the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Resort is rapidly gaining favor with brides- and grooms-to-be as a highly sought-after Destination Wedding site.

Lanier Islands is steadily securing a solid standing for their unique vision of the future of this luxury retreat, their unswerving dedication to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, and their signature brand of Southern Hospitality. In 2014, the Resort became a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. The Islands has also been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for two consecutive years. For more information, schedule a tee time, learn package details or make reservations, call (770) 945-8787 or visit Lanier Islands’ website at www.lanierislands.com.