In 2012 an announcement for the MGM Springfield was made. In addition, there are people that will be needed for management, human resources, and assistance with services for conferences. Such as painters, locksmiths, carpenters, and electronic technicians. There are also other support services needs. Many of the jobs are related to food service. The website that is recruiting potential employees lists job descriptions for the open positions. In total there will be 3,000 employees hired for the casino and resort. The opening is scheduled to take place in September of this year. The MGM Springfield will be New England's first MGM property. On Monday an announcement was made that over 1,000 new positions will need to be filled for the new MGM opening in Springfield. MGM Springfield announces 1,000 new job openings Then in July of 2013 a vote was approved by Springfield residents to be host city for the casino resort.

In May of 2013 the MGM was selected for the winning casino license bid. Planning for the MGM Springfield began in 2011. The summer event schedule will be announced at a later time. As well as an exclusive area for high rollers. It will operate 120 table games and 2,550 slot machines.

This percentage of hiring is from the employment pledge that was made to the city from the casino.Ĭonstruction for the casino resort has resulted in the creation of 2,000 positions. No more than 10% of the employees will be from outside the city limits. Springfield residents will make up nearly 35% of the jobs. $40,000 to $55,000 will be te average salary for the full time employees. Full time positions with benefits will total 2,200 of that number. The casino resort is located in the Downton-South End area off of I-90 and Main Street.ģ,000 jobs have been created by the project. The MGM has cost $960 million to complete. The opening will take place before the original scheduled date in September.īeing marketed as the first destination to offer both a luxury resort and entertainment in New England.

The project has taken nearly seven years to complete. The opening date for the new MGM Springfield has been announced. MGM Springfield announces earlier opening date of August 24 The hotel will use the existing building facade at 73 State Street Meeting and banquet space - 40,000 square feet

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