Latest City Job Opportunities
To apply for a job with the City of Polk City please download and complete the Polk City Employee Application Form. Completed applications and resumes can be submitted via email or mailed to:
City of Polk City
PO Box 426
Polk City, IA 50226 Polk City is an equal opportunity employer. Polk City’s current job openings are displayed below.
Current Job Openings:
Polk City Parks & Recreation Department
Parks & Recreation Intern
The City of Polk City is seeking an individual for the 2024 Parks & Recreation Intern position. Polk City is a growing community of over 6,000 located northwest of the Des Moines metropolitan area. This internship will be a well-rounded and comprehensive opportunity for those interested in a career in the Parks and Recreation field. The selected candidate will gain experience in the areas of programming, special events, parks maintenance, customer service, and marketing/promotion. Polk City understands all internship requirements are different. We are flexible and will work with you to meet/exceed your college or university’s internship requirement. View this position's full job description.
Seasonal Recreation Assistant I
Under supervision, provides supervision, instruction, and transportation to participants in Polk City Parks & Recreation programs. Work requires responsiveness to visual and verbal alarms and other signs of distress, able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, walking and standing for long periods of time on various surfaces, and being outdoors where heat, cold, precipitation, and inclement weather will be encountered. Applicant must communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with participants, parents of participants, community members, and fellow employees. Applicant must be at least 16 years of age. View this position's full job description.
Seasonal Recreation Assistant II
Under supervision, provides supervision, instruction, and transportation to participants in Polk City Parks & Recreation programs. This position also provides supervision of the Seasonal Recreation Assistant I position. Work requires responsiveness to visual and verbal alarms and other signs of distress, able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, walking and standing for long periods of time on various surfaces, and being outdoors where heat, cold, precipitation, and inclement weather will be encountered. Applicant must communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with participants, parents of participants, community members, and fellow employees. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. View this position's full job description.
Board & Commission Positions
Persons who are interested in applying for Board or Commission Member Volunteer Positions please submit application via e-mail or contact City Hall at 515-984-6233 for more information.
Polk City Fire Department
If you live in Polk City and you think you have the heart to serve our community, give Chief Hogrefe a call at 515-984-6304 or go here and submit and application. The FD is now hiring for Part Time Fire Fighter/EMT and Part Time Fire Fighter/Paramedic. We will provide the training that will give you the ability to fight fire and provide medical treatment to the sick and injured. Join the FD family today!
City of Polk City
PO Box 426
Polk City, IA 50226 Polk City is an equal opportunity employer. Polk City’s current job openings are displayed below.
Current Job Openings:
Polk City Parks & Recreation Department
Parks & Recreation Intern
The City of Polk City is seeking an individual for the 2024 Parks & Recreation Intern position. Polk City is a growing community of over 6,000 located northwest of the Des Moines metropolitan area. This internship will be a well-rounded and comprehensive opportunity for those interested in a career in the Parks and Recreation field. The selected candidate will gain experience in the areas of programming, special events, parks maintenance, customer service, and marketing/promotion. Polk City understands all internship requirements are different. We are flexible and will work with you to meet/exceed your college or university’s internship requirement. View this position's full job description.
Seasonal Recreation Assistant I
Under supervision, provides supervision, instruction, and transportation to participants in Polk City Parks & Recreation programs. Work requires responsiveness to visual and verbal alarms and other signs of distress, able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, walking and standing for long periods of time on various surfaces, and being outdoors where heat, cold, precipitation, and inclement weather will be encountered. Applicant must communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with participants, parents of participants, community members, and fellow employees. Applicant must be at least 16 years of age. View this position's full job description.
Seasonal Recreation Assistant II
Under supervision, provides supervision, instruction, and transportation to participants in Polk City Parks & Recreation programs. This position also provides supervision of the Seasonal Recreation Assistant I position. Work requires responsiveness to visual and verbal alarms and other signs of distress, able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, walking and standing for long periods of time on various surfaces, and being outdoors where heat, cold, precipitation, and inclement weather will be encountered. Applicant must communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with participants, parents of participants, community members, and fellow employees. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. View this position's full job description.
Board & Commission Positions
Persons who are interested in applying for Board or Commission Member Volunteer Positions please submit application via e-mail or contact City Hall at 515-984-6233 for more information.
Polk City Fire Department
If you live in Polk City and you think you have the heart to serve our community, give Chief Hogrefe a call at 515-984-6304 or go here and submit and application. The FD is now hiring for Part Time Fire Fighter/EMT and Part Time Fire Fighter/Paramedic. We will provide the training that will give you the ability to fight fire and provide medical treatment to the sick and injured. Join the FD family today!
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