Retirees, Refer a Friend -- Verizon Jobs Available in 15 States… Some are summer jobs and others are regular full-time

April 28, 2005

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

If you have friends or family members who would like to work for Verizon, please let them know about these opportunities. There is no monetary award for referrals.

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

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

• Customer Service Technicians

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/careers or fax a

Resume to 805/494-1716 to apply.

• Fiber Network Field Technicians

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/fiberjobs or call

800-678-4802 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.

• Retail Sales Consultant
• Bilingual Retail Sales Consultant

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

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.

 Michigan

• Vehicle Maintenance Technician

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

Maryland

• Cable Splicing Technician

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

Maine

• Operators -- ( Portland and Bangor)

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply. NOTE: These were temporary three-year positions. Now Verizon is hiring immediately for regular full-time operator positions in these locations.

Massachusetts

• Operators – ( Braintree, Fall River, Gardner, Greenfield, Malden and Pittsfield)

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply. NOTE: These were temporary three-year positions. Now Verizon is hiring immediately for regular full-time operator positions in these locations.

• Splice-Service Technician -- ( Great Barrington, Pittsfield, Springfield, and Worcester )

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

• Customer Service Technician ( Springfield)

Candidates can call 800-510-2595 to apply.

• Customer Service Assistant ( Springfield)

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/summerjobs or call 800-510-2595. NOTE: This is a summer job.

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.

In addition, please note the following career invitational will be held next week in Trenton, NJ. Here are the details: Verizon Career Invitational

777 Parkway Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618

Sunday, May 1, 2005 (12pm until 4pm)
Monday, May 2, 2005 (3pm until 7pm

Verizon hiring Bilingual Credit Specialist (full-time and part-time) Please call 1800 511-8086 to apply if unable to attend Career Invitational.

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.

Candidates can call 800-510-2595 to apply.

Oregon

• Installation Technicians

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/fiberjobs or call

800-678-4802 to apply.

Pennsylvania

• Operators ( Erie)

Candidates can visit http://www.verizon.com/operatorjobs or call 800-267-6585 to apply. Please note these operator positions are regular full-time jobs.

• Services Tech
• Switching Equipment Tech
• Vehicle Maintenance Technician
• Retail Sales Consultant

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:

• 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.
• 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.