TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier on Friday announced the first-ever County Connect Pop-Up Career Fair. The March 6 event – hosted by Baltimore County’s Office of Human Resources – will feature 15 county departments hiring for a variety of positions.

Thursday’s Pop-Up Career Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the fifth floor at 305 Washington Avenue in Towson. Attendees who park in Baltimore County Revenue Authority’s Baltimore Ave. or Washington Ave. parking garages will receive ticket validation for free parking.

“With competitive salaries, best-in-class benefits, and an ongoing commitment to public service, Baltimore County offers opportunities for those with a variety of experience and skill sets to thrive in their careers,” said County Executive Klausmeier. “We invite anyone interested — in particular those affected by recent layoffs in federal and non-profit workforces — to join us and see how their skills can make our communities safer, stronger, and healthier for years to come.”

All are invited to explore roles in public safety, health and human services, economic development, recreation, administration and more. Job seekers of all experience levels and backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Onsite departments will include:

• 911 Center
• Baltimore County Fire Department
• Baltimore County Police Department
• Baltimore County Public Library
• Board of Elections
• Economic and Workforce Development
  Health
• Housing and Community Development
• Office of Budget and Finance
• Office of Human Resources
• Office of Information Technology
• Office of the State’s Attorney
• Property Management
• Public Works and Transportation
• Recreation and Parks

The County’s Department of Economic and Workforce Development will provide personalized career counseling for attendees who may be facing uncertainty as they navigate career changes, or those simply seeking professional advice on job search strategies, as well as resume review and access to computers to apply for employment opportunities.

Library staff will be onsite to issue library cards and share information about benefits for current cardholders, including borrowable Chromebooks and hotspots; free access to job-development tools such as LinkedIn Learning, Cisco Networking Academy; and Brainfuse for resume and cover letter assistance. Additionally, a library social worker will be available to schedule virtual meetings for those interested in navigating unemployment-related benefits.

Federal employees, civil servants, contractors or nonprofit employees facing challenges due to sudden and unforeseen organizational changes can find resources online here.

Baltimore County Government job listings can be found online here. For more information, contact [email protected] or see the flyer below.