Northeast Arc To Host Hiring Fair For New Square One Mall Location

DANVERS, MA — The Northeast Arc is hosting two hiring fairs to fill positions at its new Square One Mall location in Saugus as well as openings across its network.

Northeast Arc is a non-profit organization that helps children and adults either who are with or are at risk of developing disabilities become full participants in the community. The Saugus-based Steps to Independence and Supported Employment programs will be a complement to its Center for Linking Lives at the Danvers Liberty Tree Mall location.

The hiring fairs will take place on April 7 and April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Square One Mall location inside the double doors next to the parking structure near Macy's. Pre-registration is not required.

"Steps to Independence supports participants as they build work and life skills with the goal of becoming fully inclusive members of their communities," Northeast Arc Program Director Teri Williams said. "This new location in Saugus is more accessible for many of our participants, and the variety of stores offers many opportunities for employment and skill-building activities."

The new Saugus location is set to open on May 8.

"Supported Employment staff will be using this new space at the Square One Mall to provide career planning, job development, and job coaching services," Northeast Arc Director of Community Employment Lisa Leo said. "This new location will make it easier to support individuals from a wider range of cities and towns across the North Shore."

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)