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. 

📱 Follow us on social media: @PhilaOHR for the latest updates and the full Hiring Bus schedule. 

Upcoming City Career Office Hours and hiring events

City Career Office Hours – Widener Library

  • December 2 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  •  2808 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121

McClure Health Awareness & Wellness Community Resource Event 

  • December 3 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • 600 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Better Tomorrows Jackie’s Garden Job Fair 

  • December 4 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • 1836 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA

City Career Office Hours – Nicetown-Tioga Library 

  • December 4 | 2:00 p.m.
  • 3720 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

City Career Office Hours – Lillian Marrero Library 

  • December 4 | 11:00 a.m.
  • 601 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134

City Career Office Hours – Kensington Library 

  • December 9 | 11:00 a.m.
  • 104 W. Dauphin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133

City Career Office Hours – Cecil B. Moore Library 

  • December 9 | 2:00 p.m.
  • 2320 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121

PHA Career Fair (Potential Hold) 

  • December 10
  • Details to be confirmed

Office of Reentry Partnerships Resource Fair 

  • December 17 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • 1425 Arch Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA

City Career Office Hours – McPherson Library 

  • December 18 | 11:00 a.m.
  • 601 E. Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134

City Career Office Hours – Richmond Library 

  • December 18 | 2:00 p.m.
  • 2987 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Stenton Park Toy Giveaway – Philadelphia Parks & Recreation 

  • December 22 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • 17th & Courtland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Explore civil service careers with the City of Philadelphia and learn more about the hiring process!