HUDSON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the leading fabric and craft specialty retailer in America, announced today that it will hire more than 5,000 seasonal Team Members for store support during the 2016 holiday season. The hires represent an estimated 20 percent staffing increase.
“During the holidays, our customers are shopping more frequently for gifts to make and gifts to take, as well as supplies for baking and holiday home decor,” said Bryan Pugh, executive vice president, stores and store operations, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. “Seasonal hiring is a priority for Jo-Ann to ensure we are providing our customers with an enjoyable shopping experience throughout the bustling holiday season with skilled Team Members to help meet their needs.”
Seasonal Team Members will help to best serve customers amid the high-traffic holiday season. Similar to previous years, Jo-Ann plans to transition approximately 45 percent of the seasonal hires to regular Team Members at the close of the holiday season.
Discount incentives for seasonal Team Members are consistent with full-time Team Members. A 20% merchandise discount will be applied to most purchases — an advantageous perk during the holiday shopping season.
Those interested in applying for a seasonal Team Member role with Jo-Ann should visit joann.com/careers to view and apply for open positions. Seasonal Team Members play an important role in delivering upon the company’s mission to inspire the creative spirit in each of us.
To find the nearest Jo-Ann store to you, visit joann.com/stores. To learn more about Jo-Ann, visit joann.com.
About Jo-Ann Stores, LLC
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the nation’s leading fabric and craft retailer with locations in 49 states, was founded in 1943 as a single retail store. Today, approximately 850 Jo-Ann stores across the country provide consumers all the fabrics, craft supplies and inspiration they need, conveniently under one roof. For additional information, visit joann.com. To search and share project ideas and inspiration, visit joann.com/inspiration.