Press Release: Lanier Islands Now Hiring 284 Positions

Buford, Ga. – October 23, 2014 – Lanier Islands takes its role as one of the largest employers in Hall County very seriously. With 400 year-round employees currently on staff, people are certain to stand up and take notice when this popular lakeside destination suddenly puts out a call to fill an additional 284 positions, potentially growing its staff by an astounding 29%.

“We are currently seeking dependable, cheerful, service-oriented people to fill 239 seasonal openings, as well as an additional 45 permanent opportunities throughout the resort,” explains Sandra Grindy, Lanier Islands Director of Human Resources. “Other candidate qualities of note include flexibility, good communication skills, caring nature, willingness to help, and adaptability to the demands of the job. A select number of the team members we hire on for these seasonal positions will have the opportunity to move into year-round openings. Not to mention, this particular season will end right around the time we begin hiring staff for our very popular spring and summer beach and boardwalk venue, LanierWorld. This will give our new hires priority status, as previous experience is very valuable.”

The reason for the sudden rise in the number of employees is the impending debut of a new attraction as part of the resort’s continuing effort to serve as a year-round destination for Georgians and travelers alike. Lanier Islands plans to make an announcement to the public about its newest seasonal offering in late October 2014. In the meantime, listed among the available seasonal positions are front gate admissions, food & beverage servers, bartenders, hostesses, concessions, cooks, clean-up, accounting auditors, supervisors, traffic attendants, EMTs, and more. To fill these positions, Lanier Islands is hosting job fairs on Saturday, October 25 at Peachtree Pointe and Tuesday, October 28 in the Plantation Ballroom at Legacy Lodge. Depending on the response, additional job fairs may be added in November.

Those unable to attend the October job fairs are encouraged to go to Lanieislands.com/careers 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.