Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas Hosts Job Fair in East New York with Over 30 Employers and Direct Hiring Opportunities Wed. July 16 – JIG Media NYC PR & Marketing

Job seekers in Brooklyn and surrounding areas are encouraged to attend this Direct Hiring event on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Brooklyn Sports Club Gymnasium, located at 1540 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11239.

The event is organized by the Office of Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, in collaboration with the New York State Department of Labor and U.S. Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. It will feature dozens of employers and organizations offering immediate job opportunities, application assistance, and career training information.

Some employers will be conducting on-the-spot interviews, while others will accept applications for open positions. Job seekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes and to dress professionally.  See the Full List of Employers, number of jobs available and pay rates below.

Confirmed employers and organizations participating include:

• Shades of the Trades Mentoring and Leadership Inc.
  • Carpenter & Painter | $23–$57/hr | 30 openings
• NYC Department of Buildings
  • Construction & Plumbing Inspectors | $71,581 annual | 10 openings
• NYC Administration for Children’s Services (NYC Children)
  • Child Protective Specialist ($58,984)
  • Youth Development Specialist ($55,075) | 2 openings
• Chick-fil-A
  • Hospitality & Kitchen Roles | $16.50–$30/hr | 15 openings
• HeartShare Human Services of New York
  • Direct Support, Youth Counseling, Education roles | $18.36–$50/hr | 50 openings
• NYC Parks and Recreation
  • City Park Worker, Parks Enforcement, Recreation Staff | Starting at $18.54/hr
• NYPD Recruitment Section
  • Police Officer | $60,884–$126,410 | 100 openings
• NPower
  • Entry-level IT jobs, training available | $51,000 annual | 50 openings
• Leesel Transportation
  • School Bus Driver | $23.69–$24.40/hr | 85 openings
• NYS Department of Financial Services
  • Over 65 openings across various roles
• CAMBA Workforce
  • Security, OSHA, HVAC training programs | $18–$24/hr | 3 openings
• NYLIAC (New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation)
  • Sales & Financial Services | $50,000–$200,000 | 50 openings
• New York State Police
  • Troopers, Civilian roles, Internships | $70,000–$127,000 | 300 openings
• NYC Department of Correction
  • Correction Officer | $55,752–$105,146 | 5,000 openings
• Americare
  • Home Health Aide, PCA roles | $19.10/hr | Unlimited openings
• Royal Care
  • Home Health Aide | $19.10–$21.09/hr | Multiple openings
• La’Dorch
  • Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide | $21–$33/hr | 3 openings
• St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development
  • Training and job placement in Construction, Financial Services | $17/hr+
• Four Seasons Healthcare Solutions
  • HHA, CNA, LPN | $19.10–$40/hr | 3 openings
• New York Life Insurance Company
  • Sales & Financial Services | $55,000–$200,000 | 25 openings
• New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Various roles including Administrative Law Judge | $26.48/hr – $121,413 annual | 20 openings
• CIMPLY LLC
  • Marketing, Analytics, Content roles | $35–$75/hr | 5 openings
• New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)
  • Administrative, IT, Program roles | $57,764–$135,665 annual | 3 openings
• NYS Department of Civil Service – Centers for Careers in Government
  • Over 100 openings in diverse fields | Pay starts at $18.31/hr or $34,312 annually
• Heritage Human Services, Inc.
  • Direct Support Professional | $16.50–$18.00/hr | 10 openings
• NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
  • Engineers, Construction roles
• Solar One (Bronx and Brooklyn Energy Hub)
  • Clean Energy sector information
• Grant Associates – Brooklyn Workforce1
  • Roles across multiple sectors | $16–$28/hr | 15+ openings
• NYPD Cadet Corps
  • Cadet program | $18.90/hr | 50 openings
• NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
  • Correction Officer, Parole Officer, Medical roles | 4,000 openings
• Police Athletic League
  • Social Worker ($65,000–$70,000)
  • Full-Time Mentor ($21.98/hr) | 2 openings
• Workforce1 Industrial and Transportation Career Center
  • Roles in transportation, warehouse, construction | $19.85–$25.88/hr | 10–20 openings
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • Information on business resources and federal employment opportunities