Employment Opportunities

The City of Newport is presently receiving employment applications for the following position(s). Applications will be accepted in the Human Resources department, located within Newport City Hall, until the closing date noted below.

If no positions are listed below, this would signify "No Current Job Openings".

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: During this time, Newport City Hall is CLOSED to the Public due to COVID-19. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position with the City may download and complete a City Employment Application. The completed and signed employment application, and/or personal resume, may be mailed to Human Resources at Newport City Hall or scanned and Emailed to: HR@cityofnewport.com.

Applicants may also drop off their completed and signed employment application in the City's grey drop-box located at the side entrance of Newport City Hall on Bull Street. Kindly place your application in an enveloped labeled "c/o Human Resources".

JOB TITLE	TYPE	APPLICATION DEADLINE	HOURLY RATE OF PAY
Seasonal Employment	Full and Part Time Positions	Ongoing - Until Positions are Filled	See Below

Custodians/Janitorial Services

This position is responsible for the cleaning and routine maintenance of various city-owned buildings as well as outside grounds and walkways. Staff also sets up tables and chairs, and other equipment as necessary for special events.

Rate of pay DOQ: $11.50 to $21.00 per hour

Harbormaster Assistant

Rich in its nautical history, Newport Harbor remains a premier sailing destination for boaters world-wide.

Our Harbormaster Assistants are "Ambassadors" to our harbor and assist our Harbormaster in the enforcement of rules and regulations governing the conduct of individuals and vessels on public waters within City jurisdiction.

Harbormaster Assistants must be able to swim and have general knowledge of boating operations as well as demonstrated customer service abilities. Applicants who possess a Transportation Workers Identification Credential; or who are certified divers; or who have served with the United States Coast Guard and/or graduates of a Maritime program are highly preferred.

Rate of pay DOQ: $11.50 to $22.00 per hour

Laborers

The City staffs seasonal Laborers with its Public Services, Recreation and Utilities departments. Available positions may include Full and Part time hours.

City Laborers assist by maintaining the cleanliness of public areas by providing litter pick up, raking, sweeping, grass cutting, painting and the like. Areas may include City streets and sidewalks, parks, beaches and common public areas.

Pay rate DOQ: $11.50 - $21.00 per hour

Lifeguards

Lifeguards provide beach and water safety to our residents and vistors who frequent our beaches from May through October as well as to provide maintenance in keeping beach areas clean of litter and debris.

Newport Lifeguards must possess a valid professional level CPR, First Aid card as well as a Rhode Island Surf Certification. Although not required, a swim Instruction Certification is highly desired.

Rate of Pay DOQ: $13.25 to $20.00 per hour

HIRING INCENTIVES
Lifeguard Certification (beginning 1/1/2021) costs will be reimbursed in FULL for Newport Lifeguards who work a total of 400 or more hours from hire/rehire date to last date worked;

Lifeguard Certification (beginning 1/1/2021) costs will be reimbursed at 50% for Newport Lifeguards who work a total of 200 or more hours from hire/rehire date to last date worked;

Lifeguards who are actively working from August 1, 2021 through Labor Day, September 6, 2021 will receive an hourly differential of $3.00 above the regular hourly pay rate.

Playground Leaders

Our seasonal Playground Leaders directly impact on the early development of our community youth, ranging in ages from 6 to 12 years, by introducing leadership, social, organizational and many other life skills. Playground Leaders plan and supervise the daily activities and games for our Recreation programs which begin annually in June.

Applicants must demonstrate a mature and independent demenor; must be highly organized and able to supervisor young children.

Pay rate DOQ: $11.50 to $18.00 per hour

Full and part time positions available.

Tennis Instructors

Tennis Instructors provide individuals and groups alike with 'hands-on' information about the game of tennis while assisting in the improvement and understanding of an individual's game on the court. Our instructors break down the componets of the tennis game while teaching specific skillls to improve a player's game.

Tennis Instructors must be available weekday mornings as well as on Sunday evenings and have prior experience in the game of Tennis. First Aid & CPR training is highly preferred.

Pay rate DOQ: $11.50 - $20.00 per hour

Traffic Aide

City Traffic Aides work in coordination with the Newport Police Department and are assigned to various locations within the City to monitor parking meters, roadways and parking lots ensuring that drivers follow local and state parking laws. Traffic Aides are tasked with issuing citations and tickets on cars that have exceeded their time limit in a space, lot, or garage as well as to assist our Police department personnel in the control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Traffic Aides also provide tourist information to those visiting the City of Newport, RI.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and present a mature and responsible demeanor as well as the be able to deal with the general public in a non-confrontational manner.

Pay rate DOQ: $11.50 to $18.00 per hour

Traffic Aide Coordinators: Pay rate DOQ: $11.50 to $21.00 per hour

APPLICATION FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT

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For your convenience you can type directly on the application before printing.

If you have Adobe Acrobat and wish to complete the City Employment Application online, please do following:

Click on the Application for City Employment link above.
Complete the application in its entirety.
Print the completed application from your personal printer.
SIGN and DATE your application and submit to the Human Resources department at Newport City Hall via regular post or hand deliver.

Employment Applications will not be accepted unsigned

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