KANSAS CITY, Kan., April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless is
adding nearly 70 full-time positions before the end of June in the
states of Kansas and Missouri. The positions will be based across
the two states and interested candidates may apply by visiting the
Verizon Wireless website at www.vzwcareers.com.
- Verizon Wireless is planning to hire approximately 30-35
full-time positions in Kansas
- Verizon Wireless is planning to hire approximately 30-35
full-time positions in Missouri
The new positions offer competitive salaries and benefits,
including health care coverage that begins on the first day of
employment, and participation in the company's 401 (k) program with
a dollar-for-dollar of up to six percent of an employee's salary
contribution.
Verizon, which employs more than 1,100 people across the states
of Kansas and Missouri, offers tuition reimbursement,
adoption assistance and bonuses. The company promotes work/life
balance by offering lactation rooms for new mothers, on-site
college courses, tutoring services, dining services, dining
facilities and an Employee Assistance Program.
Verizon Wireless has been named one of the best companies for
working moms by Working Mother for 13 straight years.
Computer World lists Verizon Wireless as one of the "100
Best Places to Work in IT."
"Verizon Wireless is a growing company in an exciting industry,
and we are expanding across Kansas
and Missouri," said Brendan Fallis, president of the Kansas/Missouri region for Verizon Wireless. "We are
committed to offering resources to all our employees that help them
enjoy work and grow their careers without sacrificing the things
that are most important to their families."
Verizon Wireless also actively recruits military veterans.
"Veterans return home every day and have to begin new lives as
civilians," said Michele Brookshire
of Verizon's Talent Acquisitions Team. "Verizon recruiters are
trained to understand the value of a candidate's military
experience. We believe those sometimes intangible skills add value
to our company and help a veteran to thrive in a team environment
like ours."
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the
nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE and 3G networks. The
company serves 102.8 million retail customers, including 96.8
million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in
Basking Ridge, N.J., with 72,000
employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of
Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE,
NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit
www.verizonwireless.com. For the latest news and updates
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Brenda
Hill
Verizon Wireless
913-344-2922
Brenda.Hill@VerizonWireless.com
@VZWbrenda
Michael Zerman
for Verizon Wireless
314-552-6787
mzerman@webershandwick.com
SOURCE Verizon Wireless