Explore City Careers in Your Community
Thinking about a career with the City of Philadelphia but not sure where to start? The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is here to help. Whether you are new to the workforce, changing careers, or looking to make a difference, OHR is bringing career resources directly to neighborhoods across the city.
Learn about City jobs where you are
OHR partners with the Free Library of Philadelphia and community organizations to host City Career Office Hours where you can:
- Get answers about City careers
- Learn how the civil service hiring process works
- Explore openings in administration, law enforcement, and skilled trades
- Receive help with your application
These sessions are open to everyone and make the path to public service simple and accessible.
Meet the Hiring Bus
The Hiring Bus is a mobile recruitment center staffed by HR professionals who can help you search for open jobs and apply on-site. You can find the bus at select community events throughout the year.
Hiring Bus features:
- View current job openings
- Get step-by-step help from HR professionals
- Apply on-site with real-time support
Why it matters
Civil service careers offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and a chance to make an impact. When you work for the City, you help shape Philadelphia’s future while building your own.
Join us at a local office hours session or Hiring Bus event and take your first step toward a rewarding public service career.
Upcoming City Career Office Hours and Hiring Events – November 2025
City Career Office Hours – Widener Library
• November 4 | 12:00 p.m.
• 2808 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121
City Career Office Hours – CareerLink West
• November 5 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 3901 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Councilmember Squilla & Philadelphia E&T Charter School College and Career Fair
• November 6 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• EOM Athletic Association, 144 Moore Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148
City Career Office Hours – Nicetown Tioga Library
• November 6 | 2:00 p.m.
• 3720 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
City Career Office Hours – Lillian Marrero Library
• November 6 | 11:00 a.m.
• 601 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134
PWD, PECO & PGW Utility & Resource Fair
• November 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 1939 W. Venango Street, Philadelphia, PA
Philly Urban Job Fair – Fall 2025
• November 13 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• 1776 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Philadelphia Career Fair in King of Prussia
• November 13 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Bethanna’s Fall Festival
• November 15 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• 2501 Reed Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
City Career Office Hours – Kensington Library
• November 18 | 11:00 a.m.
• 104 W. Dauphin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
City Career Office Hours – Cecil B. Moore Library
• November 18 | 2:00 p.m.
• 2320 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Better Tomorrows Jackie’s Garden Job Fair
• November 18 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 1836 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Hiring Event
• November 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 2300 W. Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
City Career Office Hours – McPherson Library
• November 20 | 11:00 a.m.
• 601 E. Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134
City Careers Office Hours – Richmond Library
• November 20 | 2:00 p.m.
• 2987 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Resource Fair – Fall 2025
• November 22 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 4600 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
📱 Follow us on social media: @PhilaOHR for the latest updates and the full Hiring Bus schedule.
