Potential Employment Applicants please read:
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We are pleased you consider COSI a desirable place for possible future employment. This letter is intended to explain our application process. Since our staff is too small to handle each applicant as personally as we would prefer, we ask you use our automated systems to find out about our job openings. Our Jobline (614-629-3195) and website (www.cosi.org) are updated regularly. Please check them out for the most up to date information.
The minimum age requirement for applying is 16 years old, however most positions require a minimum age of at least 18 years old. Each job description includes the age requirement and should be reviewed carefully. High School students must provide a work permit during the interview process. COSI also has a very active Adult & Teen Volunteer Program. Please call the Volunteer and Community Resource Office at 614-629-3196 for more information.
If you need an application, you can download the application from our website or request one be mailed to you. You can also view the job description for the position you are interested in by visiting the Jobs page of our website or request one be mailed to you. To request this information, leave a message on the HR Employment Mailbox found on the COSI Jobline. Items are normally mailed within three business days, but this time may vary depending on the number of calls we receive.
To renew an application already on file with our Human Resources Department, please leave a detailed message on the HR Employment Mailbox on the Jobline. When leaving a message, please spell your name, indicate any change in address, clearly state the position of interest, and leave a phone number in case we have questions.
To Apply, follow these instructions.
Once a position has been filled, it will be removed from the Jobline and website. Please note our Jobline is only updated weekly. The website, however, is updated daily.
For positions listed as “Internal Only” we will not accept applications or resumes from anyone other than current COSI Team Members and Volunteers. External candidates sending resumes for an opening listed as “Internal Only” will NOT be considered. If it is determined there are insufficient Internal candidates, the position will be reclassified and open to external candidates. Only upon the reclassification of the position will external candidates be considered.
COSI will contact candidates we wish to interview. Please do not expect COSI to respond to telephone inquiries about whether or not a resume or application has been received or is still being considered. We do not eliminate qualified candidates from consideration until the position is filled.
Applications and resumes are kept active until the position is filled. Once a position has been filled, applications are then they are retained for two years from the date received. During this two year period, potential candidates may update or renew applications as described above (a new cover letter may also be sent). COSI will not automatically review resumes on file for new openings; potential candidates should monitor our advertising, website, and Jobline and express interest in being considered for a particular opening.
The criteria for being considered a COSI job applicant is as follows:
1. Must apply for a posted job opening.
2. Must follow our written application procedures.
3. Must meet minimum qualifications indicated on the posting.
4. Must not have withdrawn from consideration.
COSI is a smoke-free workplace. In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act, COSI reserves the right to test applicants and Team Members for drug and alcohol levels. COSI encourages minorities to apply and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
While we regret the size of our Team does not permit us to treat applicants more personally or to handle inquiries regarding status of individual applicants, we are happy to know of the many outstanding people who wish to become more closely associated with COSI. Thank you for your interest and cooperation.
Sincerely,
The COSI Human Resources Team