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Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Hosts Job Fair

Remember that song from when you were a kid: “I’ve been working on the railroad all the live long day”?

Here’s your chance. The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat is hosting its first job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, at the River Valley Junction at One Railroad Avenue. The organization is seeking talented candidates in all areas of business and tourism.

According to Erika Whelan, director of New Business Development at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, there are a lot of positions that need to be filled.

“This is a great place to work, it’s fun and exciting and such a special tourist attraction in the area that you get to meet new people all the time,” said Whelan, who suggests that prospective employees bring a resume to the job fair if they have one and dress for success.

“We are looking for a number of qualified applicants for a multitude of positions including food service, kitchen staff, trained engineers, firemen, trainmen, and conductors as well as crew members for the Becky Thatcher boat and more,” said Whelan.

Owned and operated by the Valley Railroad Company, the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is the only steam train and riverboat connection in the United States. It is a unique historic attraction in the Connecticut River Valley that has been in action since 1868. The Valley Railroad Company has operated today’s train and riverboat for more than 40 years.

A list of positions is available at http://essexsteamtrain.com and the fair will provide attendees with access to managers, supervisors and human resources from Essex Steam Train & Riverboat.

No registration is required for job seekers, and candidates of all ages, experience levels, and industries are welcome to this free event.

“As we have numerous seasonal and year-round opportunities at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, we want to be on the cusp of connecting our neighbors to jobs that fit their skill sets and interests,” said Whalen.”

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that there would be more than 100 jobs available in all departments. We regret the error.