Official Site of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Welcome to the City of Grand Rapids temporary employment and internship opportunities Webpage. Applications for temporary employment and internships are accepted continually and are held for 6 months for future vacancies and/or opportunities.

An email address is necessary to apply online. If you do not have a current email address, you can sign up for free email at Yahoo! Mail. It takes only a few minutes to register.

Online applications are stored on a secured site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

First Time Applicants

If this is the first time you are using the City of Grand Rapids' online application system, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. To do so, click on the Create Your Account Here link and complete the form. You will then be able to log in to your account.

Creating Your Employment Application

After your account has been established, you can create an application by logging in and clicking on the Build Job Application link. As you complete your application, remember to save work in progress. If you have been in the system for more than an hour without saving your entries, you will be automatically logged out as a security measure and your information will be lost. Once your application is completed, it will be stored in the system and can be used to apply for future job openings. Please provide a complete history of your work experience.

Submitting Your Employment Application

At the bottom of this page are our current employment opportunities. Click on the job title you are interested in, and then click on the "Apply" link. Some positions require a job specific supplemental questionnaire. If the job bulletin states that a job specific supplemental questionnaire is required, the questions will appear near the end of the online application process.

You must submit an application in order to be considered for each job opening. You will have an opportunity to copy and paste your resume into the application, but resumes alone are not accepted. Please remember to logout of the system before you leave this site.

If you need assistance completing your online application, please call the Human Resources Department at (616) 456-3176. You may apply online at our office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Our address is:

To check the status of your application click here.