Below are seasonal job openings for Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. Each year, Parks & Rec hires hundreds of seasonal positions, including many lifeguards. Find out how to become a lifeguard. For full-time and other non-seasonal positions visit the Office of Human Resources.
You may also find jobs listed below that are full-time, grant-funded positions.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSI Employee Safety Assistant PDF | This full-time, seasonal (9-month) support position will contribute to fostering a culture of employee safety within the PPR Human Resources department by performing data analysis, maintaining safety-related databases, and monitoring compliance with established safety standards. Working closely with the Employee Safety Officer, the position will help identify opportunities for improvement in departmental safety practices and support the implementation of safety initiatives. | September 2, 2025 | |
| Food Systems Planner PDF | This full-time position will support the implementation of Philadelphia’s Urban Agriculture Plan and advance local food system initiatives through community engagement, land use planning, and program coordination. Working closely with the Director of Urban Agriculture and the Farm Philly team, this is a 3-year grant-funded position (with potential for renewal) and comes with full City of Philadelphia benefits. | August 26, 2025 | |
| Illegal Dumping Coordinator PDF | This full-time position will lead community-based efforts to prevent and address illegal dumping in parks through community engagement, coalition building, and prevention support. This 1.5-year grant-funded role (with the potential to continue longer term) comes with full city of Philadelphia benefits. | August 25, 2025 |