Website The Philadelphia Inquirer
About The Philadelphia Inquirer, PBC Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been “asking on behalf of the people” by providing essential journalism for the diverse communities of the Philadelphia region. The Inquirer, a for-profit public benefit corporation owned by the non-profit Lenfest Institute, produces Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism that changes lives and leads to lasting reforms. Its multiple brand platforms — including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, and live events — reach a growing audience of more than 10 million people a month. “In a free state, there should always be an inquirer asking on behalf of the people: Why?
Why? Why?” — John Norvell, Inquirer co-founder Summary The Delivery Assistant will support the distribution of newspapers to home delivery subscribers. The position will also assist in warehouse setup duties and orientation of new carriers. In addition, the candidate should be customer service oriented, able to work in a team environment and be self-motivated.
What You’ll Do • Assist in the daily setup of jobs newspaper bundles for carriers at the warehouse • Take new carrier on routes for orientation • Deliver newspapers on ‘open routes’ when needed Who We’re Looking For • Access to an insured and reliable vehicle • Valid Driver’s License • Comfortable driving in adverse weather conditions • Able to work early AM hours 1:00 am – 7:00 am • Familiar with a geographic area • Capable of reading maps, GPS and follow directions • Understanding of the importance of good customer service • Ability to work independently Locations of Open Positions • Hatboro • North Wales • Bristol • Doylestown • Quakertown Other Things to Know *We know not everyone reading this will fit exactly what we’ve described. We encourage everyone to apply who shares our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it. As an equal opportunity employer, The Inquirer is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to submit an application, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with special needs* We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.