Make a positive impact as a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner, Manager of Aging Services, Recreation Activity Leader – or in other open roles.
Make a difference working with the City of Berkeley. Be a part of delivering services to our community—from tots to older adults.
Physician’s assistants or nurse practitioners can help keep patients safe and healthy as an Advanced Practice Provider at Berkeley High School and the Public Health clinic. You would perform physical exams, provide health counseling, and refer students to services.
Those with program administration experience can serve our senior community as a Manager of Aging Services. In this role, you’d oversee operations for our two senior centers and nutrition, transportation, and case management programs.
High school grads can provide fun, educational summer experiences for tots to teens as a Recreation Activity Leader. Plan and organize activities at City camps, playground programs, and events.
In one of these or other open positions, you’d have the opportunity to grow your career and make a positive impact on the community.
Apply for or share open positions
Below are a few highlighted open positions in various departments across the City of Berkeley. Follow the links to explore the full job description. Submit your application before the closing date—or as soon as possible for continuous recruitments.
- Advanced Practice Provider, $71.94 - $83.58 hourly, continuous
- Applications Programmer Analyst II, $114,408 - $136,384 annually, closing April 28
- Community Services Specialist III, $118,609 - $143,407 annually, continuous
- Manager of Aging Services, $139,272 - $168,056 annually, closing April 21
- Recreation Activity Leader, $27.05 - $33.07 hourly, continuous
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If you need access to a computer to complete your online application, call or visit our office for help. Our Human Resources staff are here to help with any questions:
City of Berkeley Human Resources
2180 Milvia St., First Floor
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm (closed on City holidays)
(510) 981-6800
Employee benefits and perks
We offer generous benefits to employees who work at least 20 hours a week, professional development opportunities, and conveniently located facilities.
Prepare for retirement with a CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) pension and supplemental retirement investment plans. Take care of your health with either Kaiser or Sutter Health Plus HMO, Delta Dental PPO, and a discounted YMCA membership. Paid time off includes 15 holidays each year plus vacation and sick leave.
The City of Berkeley also offers unique opportunities for professional growth. Staff across our twelve departments manage innovative programs and deliver high-quality services, with many advancing to higher level positions over their careers.
Commute easily to the main offices in downtown Berkeley by taking AC Transit (free with your commuter benefits), BART, or parking your bike or car at the Center Street Garage. A variety of lunch spots, grocery stores, and the beautiful UC Berkeley campus are in walking distance from City Hall. Additional City office locations are spread across the city, from the South Berkeley Senior Center to the Berkeley Marina.
Learn more about employee benefits at the City of Berkeley.
Help deliver exceptional services to our community
The City of Berkeley offers an extensive range of services uncommon for its size—around 119,000 residents in 10 square miles. Our robust public, mental, and environmental health services focus on keeping our community members, especially the most vulnerable, healthy and safe.
The City operates its own waste services, with a focus on reducing waste going to the landfill. Our summer camps (including two overnight camps located up in the Sierra mountains), the Bay Area’s largest public marina, and over 50 parks offer outstanding recreation opportunities for youth and families of all backgrounds.
Learn more about working at the City of Berkeley, including the hiring process and benefits. Apply for or share open positions.