ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — A "highly anticipated" Bass Pro Shops that is currently under construction in St. Augustine, will be hosting a two-day hiring fair in hopes of filling more than 130 jobs, including full-time and part-time positions, according to a news release.
The outdoor retailer is scheduled to open the new store "this year," the release states. The hiring event for it will be held at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine on Tuesday, Sept. 10, and Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops says those interested in attending the event, are "strongly encouraged" to apply in advance; you can find applications to positions here. If hired, team member benefits include merchandise discounts up to 50 percent off, competitive wages, holiday and vacation pay, and health, dental and life insurance programs for eligible employees, according to the release.
During the hiring event, the release also mentions that on-site interviews will be conducted.
Two building permits from St. Johns County show that the new Bass Pro will cost a combined $22.3 million. The outdoor boat & ATV showroom is estimated to cost $550,000, according to the permit; it will be one story and 27,000 square feet.
The Bass Pro 'Outdoor World' store will cost $21,735,000, will be 103,545 square feet and also one story tall.
Bass Pro Shops says a grand opening date for the store "will be announced soon." It is being built at 355 World Commerce Pkwy., in the vacant lot near Buc-ee's and Costco Wholesale.