Target To Hire 7,000 Seasonal Workers In The Twin Cities

MINNEAPOLIS — Target announced Thursday plans to hire approximately 120,000 seasonal team members across the country for the upcoming holiday season, a 20 percent increase over last year’s hiring commitment.

In the Twin Cities, Target plans to hire 7,000 workers ahead of the holiday season.

The company said it will continue to offer extra hours to current team members to accommodate their interest and availability.

“Coming off a strong second quarter, we’re anticipating a busy holiday season and want to make sure we have the right teams in place across all of our stores and distribution and fulfillment centers to deliver an exceptional experience for our guests," Janna Potts, chief stores officer at Target, said in a statement.

"Adding 120,000 people to our current team will make the holidays easier and more convenient for our guests – whether they’re in our stores, picking up their Drive Up orders or having a package delivered to their home."

Increased Wages

All team members hired after Sept. 16 will begin at $12 an hour, according to the company. In addition, seasonal team members will be able to take advantage of other benefits, including:

• A 10 percent discount at Target stores and Target.com
• An additional 20 percent merchandise wellness discount on fruits and vegetables and all Simply Balanced and C9 Champion merchandise
• The opportunity to earn holiday pay on Thanksgiving and Christmas
• Flexible schedules that allow team members to work a variety of hours

Team Member Roles

The 120,000 new seasonal hires will fill a variety of roles across Target’s stores and distribution and fulfillment centers. In stores, team members will focus on providing "an exceptional experience" for guests during the holidays, helping guests find the perfect gift for everyone on their wish lists and stocking shelves with the toys, decorations or holiday meal essentials.

In addition, as the company expands its order pickup and drive up services and grow ship-from-store capabilities, there is an increased demand for team members to support these areas. As a result, Target plans to nearly double the number of hires to help fulfill digital orders compared to last year.

Target also will fill more than 7,500 positions in fulfillment and distribution centers this holiday season.

Nationwide Seasonal Hiring Events Oct. 12–14

Target will host hiring events at all stores nationwide from Friday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 14. The events will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day for the 120,000 seasonal positions, with the potential for eligible applicants to interview on the spot and receive a conditional job offer during the weekend events.

Interested candidates will have the opportunity to meet directly with Target store leaders.

Where to Apply

Candidates for Target’s seasonal positions can apply starting Thursday in advance of the hiring event at TargetSeasonalJobs.com. Store leaders will conduct prescheduled interviews with applicants.

Candidates interested in a distribution center role can also apply at TargetSeasonalJobs.com.

You can also find seasonal and full-time job openings on the Patch Job Board.

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Photo: Shoppers put a television into a basket that was part of 'Black Friday' deals at a Target on November 24, 2016 in Orem, Utah. Retailers kicked off the unofficial start of the holiday season with sales that in many instances began on the Thanksgiving holiday. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)