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Friday 3 OctOber 2025

Friends of Aruba lending a helping hand:

“Handing-off the official trash bag to Mark”

(ORANJESTAD)—Aruba Today recently shared a handed off the official trash bag to our friend
heartwarming story about a group of long time Mark, another visitor who recently arrived on the
visitors who dedicate their time to keeping our island and will keep up the good work.
beaches clean. Bob Zimmerman and a few of Mark and Bob met 15 to 20 years ago on the
his friends took it upon themselves to help prop- sandy white beaches of Eagle Beach while Bob
erly dispose trash around the Hooiberg Hill. Since was having his yearly tradition of trash collecting
then, it became a ritual of them to meet up for four around the area. As Bob would tell us, Mark and
weeks every year and collect trash all over Eagle his wife have been collecting trash around Eagle
Beach—with new volunteers willing to join in on Beach for 30 years. This year, they’re back for a
their good cause each year. whole month and will pick up where Bob and his
wife left off. Thank you Mark for taking care of our
Since leaving the island, Bob Zimmerman has tiny home!q

Iberostar in Aruba Hosts a Job Fair with On-the-Spot Hiring

Opportunities: Set, Ready & Hired!

Oranjestad, Aruba–Iberostar Hotels agent & runner, concierge); House- Iberostar is committed to caring
& Resorts, comprised of JOIA Aruba keeping (room attendants, public for the people who are part of
by Iberostar and Tierra del Sol Golf area attendants, houseperson); Spa the company’s family and works
Course by Iberostar, is excited to (spa therapist); Tierra del Sol Golf to build an inclusive, equitable,
announce its upcoming Job Fair Course by Iberostar: Spa reception- and enriching workplace where
taking place on Thursday, October ist, all around server, & beverage everyone feels part of a common
9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM cart attendant. purpose. The core principles - Re-
at JOIA Aruba by Iberostar, located sponsibility, Transparency, Humility,
on Eagle Beach. The Job Fair will have three main Passion, and Creativity - guide its
areas: “Ready, Set & Hired.” activity and ensure that both guests
This unique hiring event offers can- • A valid work permit (if appli- and employees experience the
didates the opportunity to get hired The “Ready” area – located at the cable) very best of hospitality.
on the spot, with many open posi- entrance in the Foyer, where ap- • A valid health card (green Employees also benefit from a
tions across multiple departments. plicants can visit different booths, card) for Food & Beverage & strong culture of care and well-
Iberostar is looking for passionate meet the department represen- Butler positions being. Health and wellness initia-
and talented professionals eager tatives, and receive information • Minimum of two contact for tives, team-building activities, and
to build a career in the hospitality about the available positions. references a safe, inclusive workplace ensure
industry. For those that are interested and that every member of the Iberos-
The departments with open posi- brought all the necessary docu- The company is committed to tar family can thrive both personally
tions at JOIA Aruba by Iberostar ments, the next step will be the fostering talent, creating value and professionally.
and Tierra del Sol Golf Course by Ballroom – the “Set” area, where through local job generation, and Through its Iberostar Wave of
Iberostar are: Food & Beverage Iberostar department managers will prioritizing the well-being of its Change movement, the compa-
(server, hostess, restaurant super- conduct interviews. people: “At Iberostar, we believe ny drives a sustainable model of
visor, sommelier, barista); Kitchen For applicants who meet all require- in hiring people who are passion- tourism. From protecting oceans
(pastry supervisor, restaurant chef, ments and successfully complete ate about hospitality and proud to to building resilient destinations
cook 1, cook 2, pastry cook, butch- their interview, they will have the represent Aruba’s unique charm”, and supporting local communities,
er, chef d’partie, steward); Front Of- opportunity to move on to the said Suzette Bareño, Director of Hu- Iberostar believes tourism should
fice (front of the house supervisor, “Hired” area – where the Human man Resources at Iberostar in Aru- be a positive force that creates
Resources team will welcome them ba. “This Job Fair is not only about prosperity while safeguarding the
to complete the job offer and em- finding talent; it’s about creating environment for future generations.
ployment agreement. opportunities for our community to
grow with us”. Event Details
The full process may take about one • Location: JOIA Aruba by
hour, and qualified candidates may Why Join Iberostar Iberostar – Eagle Beach
leave with an official job offer the With over 70 years of experience in • Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
same day. Applicants are encour- tourism and presence in 13 coun- • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
aged to come prepared and pro- tries, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is a
fessional, bringing: global hospitality company with 100 For more information on the Job
• An updated resume hotels, operating over 32,000 rooms Fair, please follow Iberostar Ca-
• A valid ID (Passport, driver’s li- worldwide, and more than 35,000 reers Aruba on Facebook and
cense or identification card) employees of 95 nationalities. Instagram.q