Hobby Lobby is coming to Hemet!

Hobby Lobby, an Oklahoma-based company, has leased over 50,000 square feet in the Hemet Valley Mall. The grand opening of the business is planned for July and the store's hiring effort is beginning now.

Beginning June 16 and running through June 20, Hobby Lobby will host a hiring fair from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Hemet Hampton Inn located at 3700 W. Florida Avenue.

The nationally acclaimed craft and hobby store will be seeking over 55 sales associates, designers, cashiers, and other customer service associates. Full and part-time positions are available with attractive wages, career advancements opportunities, flexible schedules, and employee benefits.

The city of Hemet worked closely with owners of the Hemet Valley Mall for several years to fill the space once occupied by Gottshalk's and Forever 21.

"Hemet is so excited about Hobby Lobby joining our growing business community and we are so thankful for the new job opportunities available to Hemet residents," said John Jansons, Hemet's Director of Community Investment. "This was a true team effort with Hobby Lobby, mall ownership, Tallen Real Estate, city staff, and our city council to make this happen and bring new jobs to the city."

For more information on the hiring fair, call (877) 303-4547.