Looking for employment? Head to Jobapalooza in Mission Beach

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Looking for a new job? Belmont Park is set to host the largest job fair in Mission Beach on Friday.

The event is called Jobapalooza and organizers say it’s meant to connect job seekers with local employers from a variety of industries. This includes jobs in hospitality, service, ride operators and more.

This year, there will also be additional job opportunities outside of to Belmont Park and its restaurants, which include Cannonball, Beach House and Draft.

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Organizers say other participating business include Lakehouse Resort, Evan’s Hotel Group, San Diego Rescue Mission, Ocean Experience Surf School, Pacific Terrace Hotel, among others.

“Jobapalooza is a collaborative effort between Belmont Park, local businesses and the City of Mission Beach, with the goal of stimulating the local economy and providing job opportunities for the community,” a spokesperson for the event noted in a press release. “All interviewees are asked to bring their resume, IDs and any references.”

There will even be some instances of same-day interviews with potential employers.

Aside from career opportunities, organizers say those who attend the job fair can participate in resume building workshops, while also networking with other job seekers and local businesses.

“Belmont Park’s goal is to give everyone coming to the hiring fest a feel for the amazing culture that working at Mission Beach, and specifically at Belmont Park offers its employees,” the spokesperson continued. “Because life is better at the beach, job seekers will also enjoy a full day of fun at the park with a DJ, food for potential employees, a swag bag with merchandise from tenants, and more.”

Jobapalooza will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 26. Belmont Park is located at 3146 Mission Blvd. in San Diego.

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