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Join a passionate and diverse team of City staff who work together to provide essential programs and services for the Berkeley community. 

The City of Berkeley strives to reflect the needs of our diverse community by attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. If you have the drive and the passion to contribute to the well-being of the City's community and fulfill your career aspiration in serving the public, you have come to the right place.

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Apply for seasonal jobs in recreation programs

Work seasonal summer jobs at Berkeley’s day and overnight camps, pools, fields, and parks. Apply by March 2 to get paid experience supporting recreation programs.

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Apply for paid internships, path to a career

These summer internships help develop job skills that can lead to a career. Attend event to hear from local employers. Apply between Feb. 17 and Mar. 27.

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Apply for jobs with the City of Berkeley, April 2025

Make a positive impact as a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner, Manager of Aging Services, Recreation Activity Leader – or in other open roles.

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