Meet Joe, Retail Selection Specialist

In celebration of National Differently Abled Employment Awareness Month and National Dwarfism Awareness Month, we're excited to introduce Joe, Retail Selection Specialist at Giant Eagle! While Joe was in college, he was looking for a summer job and decided to apply to Giant Eagle. Not only did he get the job, but he has since built a successful career over the past 18 years. Joe also currently serves as the Vice President of our Abilities Business Resource Group advocating for his fellow Team Members who are differently abled.

Get to know more about Joe.

What is your job title? And what do you love most about your job?

I’m a Retail Selection Specialist for Giant Eagle in our Pittsburgh North market. I love being able to help hourly retail Team Members find job placement within the Company. I also love being a part of the Abilities Business Resource Group to help empower Team Members who are differently abled like myself.

How has Giant Eagle supported you in the past?

Giant Eagle offered me my first job, got me through college, and helped me grow to become a better person that I am today.

What three words would you use to describe Giant Eagle?

Family, inclusive and rewarding.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

I would have to say learning how to walk again after nearly being paralyzed due to my dwarfism and spinal stenosis.

Is there anything else you would like people to know about Giant Eagle?

If you are a foodie looking for a fun career, Giant Eagle is the place to be with many advancement opportunities.

What are some interesting hobbies or talents that most people may not know about you?

I enjoy doing genealogy and learning about my family ancestry. I have spent many late nights tracing my ancestry through distance relatives.

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National Differently Abled Employment Awareness Month

October is National Differently Abled Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) – a time to celebrate the many contributions of Team Members and neighbors who are differently abled and reaffirm our focus on workforce inclusion. For over 40 years, Giant Eagle has been dedicated to being a company where people who are differently abled can thrive. We are proud to be recognized by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for 2022 as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,” receiving a score of 100%.

This designation affirms our commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture, but our work is never done and completing the index helped us see where we can do even more.