Philly youth organizations now hiring for more than 1,000 summer jobs
More than 15 local employers hope to recruit teachers, aides, coaches, tutors, and youth group leaders for jobs this summer.
Nonprofits across Philadelphia are looking to fill hundreds of positions for summer jobs.
The city and a range of youth organizations will be hiring summer staff at more than a dozen job fairs, which will kick off Saturday, May 22.
The first three fairs will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Malcolm X Park in West Philadelphia, Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia, and Hunting Park Recreation Center.
The job fairs — which will take place at recreation centers across the city — will run through Thursday, May 27.
More than 15 local employers hope to recruit full-day and part-day employees for various programs. Among the positions that need to be filled are teachers, teacher’s aides, coaches, tutors, youth group leaders, and other support/operations staff.
Organizers bill the events as an opportunity for people to build their resumes, gain job experience, and make a difference in the community.
Below is a breakdown of all 14 job fairs:
Malcolm X Park | West Philadelphia
5100 Pine Street
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 22
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26
Vernon Park | Germantown
5710 Germantown Ave.
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday, May 24
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26
Vare Recreation Center | South Philadelphia
2600 Morris Street
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 22
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25
Murphy Recreation Center | South Philadelphia
300 Shunk Street
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 27
Hunting Park Recreation Center | Hunting Park
9th Street and Hunting Park Avenue
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 22
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26
Hank Gathers Recreation Center | North Philadelphia
2501 Diamond Street
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 27
Vogt Recreation Center | Mayfair
4131 Unruh Ave.
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday, May 24
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26
More information and job applications can be found online.
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