Why Work With Us?
Join a team dedicated to serving the Grand Rapids community
Serve Your Community
Make a meaningful impact by supporting residents and local services
Job Stability
Enjoy competitive pay, strong benefits, and long-term career security
Grow Your Career
Access professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
Apply for a City Job
Check out our job listings here. You'll arrive at our jobs portal hosted through governmentjobs.com.
Browse through current job openings using the search bar. You can also sort and filter jobs. Click the job title for a detailed job description and a preview of the supplemental questions in the application.
Having issues applying? Click here for help applying.
GRow1000 Summer Youth Employment Application
GRow1000 applications are now being accepted! Click on the link below to apply.
The GRow1000 Summer Youth Employment Program through Our Community’s Children (OCC)/City of Grand Rapids is an opportunity for young people ages 15–24 to gain real work experience, build professional skills, and connect with employers throughout Grand Rapids. Program participants will be matched with employers for a 6-week (June 8 -July 17, 2026), 120-hour, paid work experience. Through this experience, area businesses and organizations will introduce youth to real-world work environments and create pathways to future careers.
Our mission at the City of Grand Rapids is to elevate quality of life through excellent City services. If you want to be a part of this and align with the City's values of Accountability, Collaboration, Customer Service, Equity, Innovation, and Sustainability please browse the job postings below to see if anything fits your interests. If you need assistance or have questions about the application process, please feel free to contact our office at 616-456-3176.
The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Contact Us
Phone
616-456-3176
Email
jobs@grcity.us
Location
City Hall
300 Monroe Ave NW Suite 880
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
