City of St. Louis and SLATE Host March 6 Hiring Event for Seasonal Utility Workers and Recreation Staff

ST. LOUIS, MO — The City of St. Louis, in partnership with SLATE Missouri Job Center, will host a hiring event on Friday, March 6, to fill Limited-Term Utility Worker positions with the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry. The City’s Recreation Division will also be hiring for seasonal roles, including lifeguards and recreation assistants, in preparation for the busy spring and summer months.

The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the SLATE office, 1520 Market Street, 1st Floor Conference Room, in downtown St. Louis.

This hiring event is focused primarily on seasonal employment opportunities that support park maintenance, forestry services, and recreational programming across the city. These positions offer hands-on outdoor work and an opportunity to contribute to maintaining and enhancing St. Louis’ public spaces during peak activity months.

Screening interviews will be conducted on site. Applicants should bring a state-issued ID or driver’s license, and a résumé if available.

Learn About Tornado Recovery Jobs

SLATE will also host a resource table highlighting the upcoming Missouri Disaster Recovery Jobs Program, currently in development. This initiative will provide paid work experience focused on debris removal and neighborhood restoration in areas impacted by the May tornado. The program will include WIOA eligibility requirements, and SLATE staff will be available to answer questions and assist interested individuals with sign-up information.

Apply in Advance to Save Time

Candidates are encouraged to apply online before the event to reduce wait times. Direct application links are available below:

• Utility Worker – Parks: https://tinyurl.com/UtilityWorkerParks
• Utility Worker – Forestry: https://tinyurl.com/UtilityWorkerForestry
• Lifeguard: https://tinyurl.com/LifeguardApply1
• Recreation Assistant: https://tinyurl.com/RecAssistantApply

Creating or updating a profile at https://jobs.mo.gov in advance will also help speed up registration on the day of the event.

Résumé Support Available

Job seekers who need assistance preparing a résumé are welcome to attend SLATE’s free Resume Building Workshops, offered weekly:

• Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To register, call (314) 589-8000.

The City of St. Louis is proud to be a second-chance employer, committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities to all qualified candidates, including individuals with past justice system involvement.

 

Event Details

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: SLATE Missouri Job Center
1520 Market Street, Suite 3050
St. Louis, MO 63103

What to Expect: Hiring event and application assistance

 

Applicant Requirements

• Utility Workers (Parks & Forestry): Must be 18+
• Parks Division: Driver’s license required
• Forestry Division: Driver’s license not required
• Lifeguards: Must be at least 15 and able to swim
• Recreation Assistants: Experience in coaching or officiating sports preferred
• Interviews: Conducted on site

For more information, contact SLATE Missouri Job Center at (314) 589-8000.