Press Release: Lanier Islands Melts Wintertime Blues with 500 Hot New Jobs by the Lake

Buford, Ga. – March 13, 2015 – As Georgians thaw out from the latest rounds of winter storms, Lanier Islands already has its sights firmly focused on Spring and Summer 2015. While the Southern lakeside resort hopes to continue to show its patrons that it offers so much “more than a lake” by securing its anchor as a four-season resort – it is perhaps best known as a warm weather destination for its LanierWorld beach and boardwalk entertainment district. To prepare for its two busiest seasons of the year, Lanier Islands is currently hiring up to 500 positions over the course of the next couple of months.

To date, the largest number of employees the resort has ever had on staff was 1000, at the height of the summer season at LanierWorld – to help man the ticket booths, waterslides, lifeguard stands, beaches, docks, restaurants and boardwalk shops. With the addition of 500 new positions – 450 of which will be at LanierWorld with the remaining 50+ at other venues and positions resort-wide – the Islands will draw close to record numbers once again this year.

“We are very proud to be one of Hall County’s larger employers,” explains Sandra Grindy, Director of Human Resources for Lanier Islands. “As a major provider of Southern Hospitality here in Georgia, we feel familiar smiling faces are extremely reassuring to our returning guests and biggest fans. To that end, some of our team members who join us this Spring and Summer will be invited to be an integral part of SnowWorld when it returns during the holiday and Winter seasons at the end of this year.”

An upcoming job fair for positions in Security, Equestrian Center, Campgrounds and Harbor Landing is currently scheduled for Thursday, March 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Veranda Ballroom at the Islands’ Legacy Lodge. There is also a job fair scheduled for Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Summer House on the Islands for a number of positions available at LanierWorld Additional job fairs will be added to the calendar regularly to fill open positions at the resort. Prospective job seekers are encouraged to go to Lanierislands.com/careers for more information about upcoming job fairs or visit the Lanier Islands Human Resources department (located across from Holiday Marina) in person. Applicants must be 16 or older. No prior experience is necessary for many of the seasonal open positions. Lanier Islands is an equal opportunity employer.

About Lanier Islands: Nestled on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Situated less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on 1,500 pristine acres of forests, meadows and beaches, this luxury resort is quickly growing in size, scope and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats. As the resort’s crown jewel, Lake Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 miles of surface area and 690 miles of shoreline in Northeast Georgia. Legacy Lodge and Legacy Villas enhance the resort’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites – making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like fun in the sun at the boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, zip lining through the trees with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding on a lakeside trail from the Equestrian Center, and renting a boat and ski equipment from Harbor Landing make the resort a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility – the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Resort is rapidly gaining favor with brides- and grooms-to-be as a highly sought-after Destination Wedding site.

Lanier Islands is steadily securing a solid standing for their unique vision of the future of this luxury retreat, their unswerving dedication to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, and their signature brand of Southern Hospitality. In 2014, the Resort was awarded with a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and became a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. For more information, schedule a tee time, learn package details or make reservations, call (770) 945-8787 or visit Lanier Islands’ website at www.lanierislands.com.