CornBelters to host first job fair

Posted on March 1, 2016
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The Normal CornBelters are hosting a job fair on Saturday. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)

By Eric Stock

NORMAL – If you are looking for summer work, the Normal CornBelters are looking for you.

The Frontier League baseball team is hosting a job fair on Saturday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Corn Crib.

President and general manager Steve Malliet told WJBC’s Scott Laughlin it’s a 49-game commitment from early May through early September.

PODCAST: Listen to Scott and Colleen’s interview with Malliet and spokesman Jeff Hager on WJBC.

“We’d like you to be there for every game if you can,” Malliet said. “We want someone who really enjoys talking to people and interacting. They don’t just sit back, but are aggressive with wanting to get to meet people.”

The CornBelters are looking for food services workers, ushers, ticket takers, parking attendants and mascots – someone who wants to be ‘Corny’ for the summer.

Malliet added these jobs are meant for a little extra spending money and a good time at the ballpark.

“I don’t think people go out there to make a living necessarily,” Malliet said. “I think they go out there as an extra fun thing to do.”

Those interested in a position at the Corn Crib for the 2016 season should bring with them a copy of their resume for consideration.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

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