Work for Saint Paul Parks and Recreation! Full, part time, and seasonal/temporary positions are available at parks, rec centers, pools, golf courses, athletic complexes, Phalen Park Beach, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and more. Entry level positions are available for ages 15 and up.
Summer 2025: All our seasonal jobs will be posted throughout the spring, so please check back for more job openings throughout the upcoming months. Click the link below to view current open positions as well as ways to apply for other jobs not listed in our online portal.
Apply for Parks and Recreation Jobs
Additional Summer 2025 postions:
- Como Zoo Attendant (click the link to be taken to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory's webpage)
- Help connect visitors to the natural world. Interpret Como’s plant and animal collections, provide first aid, deliver public programs, and work events.
- Climbing Wall and Gaming Truck Driver (To apply, contact courtney.lovelace@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
- Travel around Saint Paul to deliver and set-up/take down roaming climbing wall and video game truck.
- Harriet Island and Citywide Event Staff (To apply, contact: harrietisland@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
- Assist with weddings, festivals, walks/runs, & events! Customer service, ability to work with a team & independently at Harriet Island & Saint Paul Parks.
- Parks Services Assistant (To apply, contact: parksaquatics@ci.stpaul.mn.us or 651-642-0390 for aquatics, or Highland National Golf Course at 651-695-3719 for golf.)
- Work at aquatics facilities & golf courses to provide customer service, collect admissions and fees, clean, and assist with facility operations.
- Landscape Worker (To apply, contact: adam.robbins@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
- Planting, watering, weeding and care of gardens & landscaped areas, citywide. Operate handheld power equipment and city vehicles.
- Lifeguard (To apply, contact: parksaquatics@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
- Monitor patrons in water, provide first aid, attend paid trainings, teach swim lessons, and maintain site upkeep.