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 Street Tree Intern PDF | This temporary position will assist in the data collection and inventory of street trees by recording the species, size, and location of street trees located in the City of Philadelphia. This is a field-based position. | March 5, 2020 | |
| RSI Ecosystem Management Intern PDF | This temporary position will work with PPR staff to obtain the Registered Pesticide Technician license, drive to various sites throughout the park system to treat ash trees with systemic insecticide using micro-injection equipment, and collect treatment data on electronic tablets. | March 5, 2020 | |
| Worksite Monitor 2020 PDF | This temporary position oversees the administrative aspects of the WorkReady youth employment program and serves as a liaison between youth and Parks & Recreation staff. | February 7, 2020 | |
| RSI Park Ambassador PDF | This temporary position will maintain a welcoming, safe, clean, and eventful experience along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, one of Philadelphia's most prominent and visited areas. This area includes LOVE Park, Logan Square, Eakins Oval, the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, the Rocky Statue, and the Rail Park. | February 7, 2020 | |
| RSI Swim Philly Coordinator PDF | This temporary position will assist with the implementation and promotion of the Swim Philly program. Swim Philly brings fun activities, comfortable seating and lounges, and umbrellas and plants to seven sites across the city to enliven the summer pool experience. | February 7, 2020 |