Temporary​/Seasonal

Variable-Hour (Temporary/Seasonal) Employment

Thank you for your interest in Variable-Hour (Temporary/Seasonal) employment with the City of Charlottesville!

While many of these positions support Parks & Recreation programs and facilities, opportunities may also arise in other departments such as Charlottesville Area Transit, Public Works and more. Whether you're assisting with summer camps, completing an internship, maintaining public spaces, or helping prepare for special events, you'll be supporting essential City services during peak seasonal periods. These roles are classified as temporary/seasonal, variable-hour positions and are not eligible for City benefits.

To view and apply for current temporary and seasonal openings, please visit Seasonal & Temporary Job Openings.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at  or hr.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.