August 16, 2023
Media Contact: Julie Thacker, Julie.Thacker@vdh.virginia.gov
Crater Health District to Hold Job Fair at Petersburg Public Library August 29
PETERSBURG, Va. – The Crater Health District will be hosting a Job Fair Tuesday, August 29 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 W. Washington Street. Crater Health District is currently taking applications in the following divisions: Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Finance and Administration, Nursing, Population Health, and Women, Infant and Children (WIC). See the attached flyer for additional information on available positions.
“We are very excited to be able to meet with interested members of the community to share what we do in public health,” said Crater District Health District Director Alton Hart, Jr., MD, MPH. “If you’re curious about a career in public health, and the many different types of roles you can play on our team, we want you to stop by the job fair.”
Crater Health District is a part of the Virginia Department of Health, one of the agencies of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Full-time employees of the Commonwealth receive excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a competitive retirement plan, state holidays, and many different types of leave, including sick, family, vacation, and others.
“Employees at Crater come from a number of different backgrounds and types of experience,” said Crater Health District Environmental Health Manager Toinette Waldon. “A lot of people have the misconception that you have to have a medical background to work in public health, but that’s not always the case. Only members of the clinical staff must come from a medical background. For my team, I’m looking for individuals who have experience conducting inspections or investigations. We can train qualified individuals on how to do the other aspects of the job.”
People who stop by the job fair can meet members of the Crater Health District team, learn more about the jobs available, and get started with the process of getting hired.
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