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 2026: All our seasonal jobs will be posted throughout the spring, so please check back for more job openings throughout the upcoming months. Note that some jobs may be posted in our online portal (link below) and some may request emailing or calling for application information.
Apply for Parks and Recreation Jobs
Summer 2026
Now accepting applications:
- Lifeguard (To apply, contact: parksaquatics@ci.stpaul.mn.us )
- Monitor patrons in water, provide first aid, teach swim lessons and/or water aerobics, and teach water safety.
- Climbing Wall Driver (To apply, contact courtney.lovelace@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
- Travel around Saint Paul to various locations to deliver and set-up/take down roaming climbing wall, harness participants, and engage with community members at local events. Must have driver's license and complete training.
- Community Recreation Leader (To apply, submit an application via the online portal.)
- Work with youth at recreation centers leading games, activities, and off-site field trips, work citywide events at a variety of park locations, drive gaming truck to help community play on different gaming consoles, safely assist in harnessing community members at the climbing wall, and more.
- Harriet Island and Citywide Event Staff (To apply, contact harrietisland@ci.stpaul.mn.us)
- Assist with weddings, festivals, walks/runs, and events, provide excellent customer service, and work with a team and independently at Harriet Island and other Saint Paul parks.
- Park Worker I (To apply, submit an application via the online portal.)
- Positions at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Highland National Golf Course or with the Operations/Maintenance team. Duties vary based on location but generally include set-up/break down for daily events and rentals, custodial duties, lawn care, clean and operate equipment, and general maintenace of parks, grounds, and buildings. Higher pay rates for working nights/weekends and having a driver's license.
Coming soon:
- Como Zoo Attendant
- Help connect visitors to the natural world. Interpret Como's plant and animal collections, provide first aid, deliver public programs, and work events.