Harnett County is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Career Fair, scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Resource Center & Library, located at 455 McKinney Parkway Lillington, NC 27546.

This event seeks to highlight the many benefits of working with Harnett County Government and helps to connect talented individuals with meaningful public service opportunities. The goal of the Career Fair is to fill critical vacancies, and to foster long-term careers that make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

“Our career Fair is a great opportunity for job seekers to explore careers in public service and for us to showcase what makes working for the County so rewarding,” said Janice Lane, Human Resources Director. “Last year’s event was a success, and this year we want it to be even better.”

The career fair will feature representatives from various departments that will discuss current job listings as well as future employment opportunities.

“Attendees will have the opportunity to not only explore potential careers, but they can also speak directly with current employees to gain insight into day-to-day operations. Current employees are a valuable resource for sharing insightful information about responsibilities, job requirements, and helpful advice,” said Leah Campbell, Human Resources Administrative Assistant.

What Sets Harnett County Government Apart?

Professional Development and Training: Harnett County provides compensated on-site job training and offers diverse educational opportunities to employees with several advancement opportunities through ongoing training programs.

Diverse Career Paths: Harnett County offers a wide range of departments suited for many skill sets. The County believes in providing a supportive work environment that facilitates growth and development.

Competitive Benefits: Harnett County provides employees with various benefits including generous paid time off, 401k Retirement Savings Account, a pension payment plan and a comprehensive healthcare plan.

The recommended attire for the Career Fair is business casual.

Resumes are not required, but representatives from departments will be accepting cover letters. All applications for County positions must be submitted digitally, and computers will be available on-site for application submission.

For more information regarding this event, please visit the Harnett County Human Resources event webpage or contact the Harnett County Human Resources Department at (910) 893-7567 or HR.Support@harnett.org. 

Individuals that are interested in attending, please register here.