Gwanak-gu to Recruit Additional 500 Hope Jobs for Overcoming COVID-19

Recruitment until the 17th, Contributing to Residents' Life Stability and Revitalization of the Stagnant Local Economy

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) is additionally recruiting participants for the ‘COVID-19 Overcome Hope Job Project,’ targeting unemployed individuals, temporarily closed or shut-down business owners, and vulnerable groups facing economic difficulties due to COVID-19.

Earlier, the district launched the first Hope Job Project on July 13 to support residents in economic hardship caused by COVID-19, recruiting 1,213 people and implementing 43 projects.

The additional recruitment eligibility requires applicants to be Gwanak-gu residents aged 18 or older with work capability, prioritizing vulnerable groups and residents struggling to make a living due to COVID-19, including the unemployed, temporarily closed or shut-down business owners, and employment-vulnerable groups.

The number of recruits is 500 (60 youth, 440 general), who will work 3 to 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, for 2 months from October 12 to December 12. Various work benefits such as enrollment in the four major insurances, paid holidays, and weekly/monthly leave allowances will also be provided.

The application period is until the 17th of this month. Residents wishing to participate should bring their ID and visit their local community service center to apply.

Selected participants will be assigned to various district office departments and community service centers considering their preferred location, career (special skills), and health status. They will be responsible for tasks such as COVID-19 prevention support, administrative work support, environmental maintenance, and facility management.

Applicants’ qualifications and information will be reviewed for selection, and the results are scheduled to be announced on October 7.

Mayor Park Junhee stated, “We will do our best to provide hope jobs to residents facing economic difficulties due to the resurgence of COVID-19, mitigate employment shocks, and stabilize residents’ livelihoods while revitalizing the local economy.”

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