New Bedford Parks Recreation & Beaches Now Accepting Applications for Summer Jobs

The City of New Bedford Department of Parks Recreation & Beaches announced today applications for seasonal summer jobs are now available. The department offers positions for New Bedford residents with many focusing on youth ages 16-24 while others require professional experience. Most jobs are for 8-10 weeks during the summer working in a variety of programs including the Play in the Park and Summer Food Program, Kennedy Summer Day Program, Beach Parking Operations, and Waterfront Lifeguarding. More than seventy positions will be offered through Parks Recreation & Beaches throughout the summer, many are entry-level positions for residents seeking a summer opportunity and others require professional certification or job related experience.

Applications are available at the Administrative Office of Parks Recreation & Beaches at 181 Hillman St. Bldg 3 or online here: http://www.newbedford-ma.gov/Personnel/Summer_Program_App_Package_2014.pdf. All applications must be returned to the Administrative Office of Parks Recreation & Beaches at 181 Hillman St. Bldg 3, Monday-Friday between the hours of 1:00pm-4:00pm. Applications will be accepted until May 16th, 2014.

Positions offered include: Site Supervisors, Van Drivers, Van Aides, Beach Parking staff, Kennedy Summer Day Program staff (experience preferred), and Lifeguards (must have proper certifications).

Applicants must attend one information session to complete their application. Information session dates are offered on Monday, April 14th at 6:00 pm or Wednesday, April 16th at 6:00 pm at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center.

For more information please contact the Office of Parks Recreation & Beaches at (508) 961-3015 or stop by the office at 181 Hillman St. Bldg #3