Canton Clerk; Casual​/Seasonal

Wage Information

$11.19-$18.21

This position is open to everyone, no experience required. It may be a great role for high school or college students looking to get their start with City Government! Serve in a department performing a variety of administrative duties while gaining an understanding of the department and all it is responsible for. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills.

Part‑time and seasonal position with variable daily work hours. Seasonal employment is available from May 1 through September 30.

This position is available in various City Departments.

This position requires attention to detail. Clerical duties will be assigned. Duties must be performed efficiently.

Filing, answering phones, drafting letters or other city documents, and assisting other city employees or the general public.

Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimum detail. Must possess adequate communication skills and deal tactfully with citizens of the public.

Minimum age generally 16 years old. A work permit is required for students ages 17 and under.

Applicants must apply at  Applicants must submit a valid photo  with their application. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 16 years of age and either a U.S. citizen or provide a copy of a valid Permanent Resident Card. Applications may not be reviewed until April, with anticipated hire late May or early June.

Candidates may be subjected to a drug test. Eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

Candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including a criminal record check and driving record check.

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA compliance will be made available upon request.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non‑merit factor.

City of Canton permanent, full‑time employees (30+ hours per week) and eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits after 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.

Time off may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Full‑time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP &

F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at .  to access the benefits flyers.