Verizon is seeking qualified summer job candidates in 15 states. See the listing below for locations and job titles.

If you have friends or family members who would like to work for Verizon for the summer, please let them know about these opportunities. All openings are full time temporary summer positions until September and are not eligible for benefits. There is no monetary award for referrals for these positions.

In addition, Verizon retirees are welcomed to apply for these positions and be considered with other applicants.

California

• Language Asst. Retail Sales Consultant (Bilingual Spanish/English)
• Retail Sales Consultant

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers or fax their resume to 805-494-1716 to apply.

• Operator II
• Language Asst. Operator II (Bilingual Spanish/English)

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply.

• Customer Service Technicians
• Fiber Network Field Technicians

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers to apply.

Florida

• Operators
• Language Asst. Operator (Bilingual Spanish/English)

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply.

Hawaii

• Directory Assistance Operator in Honolulu

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply.

• Retail Sales Consultant
• Cable Maintenance Technician
• Line Worker
• Central Office Technician

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers to apply.

Idaho

• Directory Assistance Operator

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply.

Kentucky

• Operators

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply.

Maryland

• Cable Splicing Technician

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers to apply.

Maine

• Operators -- Hourly rate of $7.46 in these locations: Portland and Bangor.

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply.

Massachusetts

• Operators -- Hourly rate of $7.46 in these locations: Fall River, Gardner, Pittsfield, Greenfield and Malden

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply.

• Splice-Service Technician -- Weekly rate of $441.50 in these locations: Great Barrington, Pittsfield, Springfield, Foxboro, Framingham and Worcester.

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/summerjobs. (Must apply online only).

• Customer Service Technician (Springfield, MA) -- Weekly rate of $375.

Candidates can call 800-510-2595 to apply.

Missouri

• Operators

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply.

New Jersey

• Multi Media Service Tech

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers to apply.

New York

• Material Attendants (Syracuse)
• Fiber Customer Support Analyst (Syracuse)
• Field Technicians
• Drivers

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers to apply.

• Customer Service Administrator (Syracuse) -- Part-time summer position for 20 hours per week with expected end date of Aug. 23, 2005. The hour rate is $7.48.

Candidates can call 800-510-2595 to apply .

Oregon

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers to apply.

Pennsylvania

• Operators (Erie, PA) -- Hourly rate of $7.54. Information sessions are being held for applicants to learn how to apply for immediate openings for Operator jobs:
• Location: 131 W 9 th Street, Erie, PA
• Dates/Times: Friday, April 22, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Sunday, April 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply.

• Services Tech
• Switching Equipment Tech

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers to apply.

Rhode Island

• Fiber Customer Support Analyst

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers to apply or call 800-678-4816.

Virginia

• Services Tech
• Cable Splicing Technician
• Maintenance Admin
• Management Plan Clerk

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers to apply.

Information on summer jobs is updated frequently. Please visit www.verizon.com/summerjobs for the latest information on availability of summer employment opportunities.

Notes:

1. Verizon retirees may change or add their email information via the Verizon Benefits Center Web site, Your Benefits Resources (YBR). Go to http://resources.hewitt.com/verizon/ and login to YBR. Next, click on “Your Profile” link on the left side of the screen. Then, follow the instructions for adding or changing your e-mail address.
2. It is important for you to know that Verizon does not share your e-mail address with anyone. In addition, you can change or delete your address at any time you want.
3. If you are in touch with any fellow Verizon retirees who have e-mail or access to the Internet, please tell them about Verizon's Retiree Web site where they can find out more information about customized communications to retirees. And, thanks for your interest and support.