The development and operation of Project First Light destination resort casino will bring thousands of much-needed jobs to Taunton. The Tribe is eager to hire local workers and utilize local vendors for goods and services which will fuel the local economy.
The multi-year construction phases of the project will provide 1,000 union jobs with a construction payroll of $230 million. The casino operation itself will employ over 2,500 people in Phase 1 alone in good-paying jobs averaging over $35,000 a year and including benefits such as health insurance, meals, and paid vacations. The annual payroll for workers at Phase 1 of the resort will total $80 million.
Employment stats:
Phase 1 Construction – 650 jobs
Phase 1 Related Support – 150 jobs
Phase 1 Direct Jobs and Careers – 2650 jobs
Current Employment Opportunities:
Construction Office Manager (hourly)
Responsible for managing construction office, human resources, administrative tasks. Reports directly to Project Manager. To apply, send resume to careers@firstlightresort.com, and put Construction Office Manager in the subject line. Project First Light is an Equal Opportunity Employer.