Explore City Careers This May

Looking for a new career opportunity this spring? The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) is connecting with residents across the city this May through hiring events, community resource fairs, workforce development programs, and Civil Service Office Hours.

Whether you are entering the workforce, changing careers, or searching for meaningful public service work, OHR is here to help you explore careers that make an impact across Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and communities.

Learn about City jobs in your community

Throughout the month, OHR staff will attend events across Philadelphia to help residents:

  • Learn how the civil service hiring process works
  • Explore current City job openings
  • Get support completing applications
  • Ask questions about qualifications, benefits, and career pathways

These events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Meet the Hiring Bus

The Hiring Bus is a mobile recruitment center that brings City hiring support directly into neighborhoods across Philadelphia.

Staffed by HR professionals and equipped with laptops and Wi-Fi, the Hiring Bus allows residents to:

  • Search current City job openings
  • Apply on-site with real-time assistance
  • Learn about different City departments and careers
  • Connect directly with OHR staff for one-on-one support

Look for the Hiring Bus at select community events throughout the month.

Upcoming City Career Office Hours & Hiring Events – May 2026

V.Y.B.E.Z After Work Social
• May 1 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• 7054 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Elevate Youth Event
• May 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• One Art Community Center, 1431-39 N. 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131

First Time Homebuyer Seminar
• May 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Houseman Recreation Center, 5091 Summerdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124

KBWA Community Giveback and Resource Fair
• May 2 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 800 W. Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133

City Career Office Hours – Widener Library
• May 5 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• 2808 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121

PHA Career Fair
• May 5 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 2300 W. Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Mayor Town Hall – 7th District
• May 5 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc., 2600 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133

City Career Office Hours – Kensington Library
• May 5 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 104 W. Dauphin Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133

CareerLink Information Session
• May 6 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• 1617 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Mayor Town Hall – 4th District
• May 7 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Discovery Charter School, 4700 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131

The Bridge Way School’s 2nd Annual Mental Health Block Party
• May 9 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• 7360 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Mayor Town Hall – 6th District
• May 12 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• 9125 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Haddington Branch Library Job Fair
• May 12 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

PHA Workforce Job Fair
• May 13 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• 2300 W. Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Hire Philadelphia 2026
• May 13 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Arts Ballroom, 1324 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Urban League Youth & Adult Career and Opportunities Expo
• May 13 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• 4250 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129

City Career Office Hours – Lillian Marrero Library
• May 14 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• 601 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134

City Career Office Hours – Nicetown-Tioga Library
• May 14 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 3720 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Mayor Town Hall – 10th District
• May 14 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Office of Muslim Engagement Resources & Marketplace Weekend
• May 15 | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• City Hall Quad, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Office of Muslim Engagement Resources & Marketplace Weekend
• May 16 | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• City Hall Quad, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Hunting Park Coalition Community Health Fair
• May 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 3859 N. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

CareerLink Information Session
• May 20 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 1617 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Cecil B. Moore Library Job Fair
• May 21 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 2320 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Mayor Town Hall – 3rd District
• May 21 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Victory Christian Center, 5220 Whitby Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Big Resources Fair
• May 23 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center, 4700 Brown Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

City Career Office Hours – McPherson Library
• May 28 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 601 E. Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134

City Career Office Hours – Richmond Library
• May 28 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 2987 Almond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Mayor Town Hall – 1st District
• May 28 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Cohocksink Recreation Center, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Merakey’s Mental Health Community Fair
• May 29 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 3125 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Frankford High School Career Event
• May 29 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• 5000 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Sheriff’s Event with Ardell’s House Unity in Action
• May 30 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 2400 Block of N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Heart and Soul CDC Community Resource Fair
• May 30 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• 1526 W. Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Councilmember O’Rourke’s Senior Resource Fair
• May 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Firehouse Active Adult Center, 5331 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Unique Dreams Inc. May Day
• May 30 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• 1010 Arrott Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Germantown Church Community Baby Shower
• May 30 | 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• 200 E. Cliveden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Stay connected

For the latest hiring event updates, job opportunities, and application tips, follow the Office of Human Resources on social media at @PhilaOHR.

Take the next step

Join us at an upcoming event and learn how you can build a meaningful career serving Philadelphia.

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