TWIR: Seasonal job opportunities now available with Parks and Recreation Department

With spring and summer approaching, the city's Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for seasonal positions. The Parks and Recreation Department is currently hiring for part-time seasonal positions at Henry Moses Aquatic Center, Maplewood Golf Course, Renton Community Center, Highlands Neighborhood Center, Renton Farmers Market, and city parks.  

These seasonal positions hold high importance in how the city upholds parks maintenance standards and the demands of spring and summer activities. Current open positions and details based on the upcoming season: 

April through October 

• Parks Laborer or Boat Launch Attendant: These seasonal positions maintain city parks and trails and assist at the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park boat launch. Work is performed outside. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Hourly rates range from $20-$25, depending on experience. 
• Farmers Market Laborer: Plan & coordinate logistics, implement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), assist with recruitment, develop and deliver communications materials, and help set up and tear down each market day. Applications are available starting April 1.  

March through November 

• Maplewood Golf Course – Laborer: Assist grounds maintenance staff with setting up and maintaining Maplewood Golf Course. Work is performed outside. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Hourly rates range from $17-$20, depending on experience. 
• Maplewood Golf Course – Pro Shop Counter Staff: Assist customers in the Pro Shop at Maplewood Golf Course. The schedule varies. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Hourly rates range from $17-$20, depending on experience. 

Late May through early September 

• Lifeguards: A seasonal job opportunity for currently certified lifeguards (or those interested in becoming certified) at Henry Moses Aquatic Center and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Hourly rates range from $18-$26, depending on experience. 
• Guest Services: Welcome customers to Renton Community Center, Senior Center, and/or Henry Moses Aquatic Center, process entrance and rental fees, and assist customers in various ways. Hourly rates range from $16.50-$26, depending on experience. 

Ongoing 

• Maplewood Golf Course – Outside Service: Provide cart attendance, monitor the driving range, and marshal services at Maplewood Golf Course. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Hourly rates range from $16.50-$20, depending on experience. 
• Recreation Leaders: Recreation Leaders assist our recreation staff with planning, preparing, and leading summer camps, athletic programs, events, and other recreation programs. Hourly rates range from $16.50-$26, depending on years of experience.  

The application process is anonymous. This prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and similar information. In addition, this process eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications.  

Applications for all positions are reviewed as they are received. For complete job descriptions, requirements, physical demands, work environment, and selection process, visit rentonwa.gov/career.

Applications for the 2025-2026 Human Services Funding Collaborative (HSFC), are now available and open to organizations and non-profits that serve Renton residents with various needs, including basic needs, connector services, domestic violence/sexual assault services, economic opportunities, health and wellness, or homeless/housing services. 

The city anticipates having $812,000 available in annual general fund human services agency funding for 2025-2026. 

Applications are available via the online portal Share1App hosted by the City of Redmond. Applications must be submitted via the online portal by April 8.  

To be considered for Renton funding, agencies must meet the following criteria: 

• Address one of the Renton human services funding priorities above. 
• Submit a complete application, including all attachments; No late or incomplete applications will be accepted or reviewed.  
• Request a minimum of $15,000 per program.  
• Meet minimum insurance requirements if awarded funds. 
•  Execute a contract with the City and be able to accept reimbursement for funds. 
• Regularly track and submit required reports regarding services, demographics, and outcomes. 

Once submitted, the city’s Human Services Advisory Committee will review and evaluate all applications. The Committee will rate proposals within each priority area based on program description, impact, accessibility, and budget. Funding recommendations will depend on the Committee scores, discussion, funding availability, and final approval by the Renton City Council. The awarded amount for individual programs may differ from the requested amount in the application.    

The Human Services Division staff will be available on the following dates and times for drop-in sessions in person and virtually via Zoom to answer questions about the application: 

• Thursday, March 21, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 26, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 3, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

Agencies will be notified of funding recommendations in the fall of 2024, with the fiscal and program year commencing on January 1, 2025. For questions, please reach out to the city’s Human Services Division. 

Inclusion of Russian and Somali languages on King County Elections voter ballots 

Want to vote in a different language? Through King County Elections Language Access Resources, King County voters can be informed and receive voting materials in the following languages, including two new languages:  

• Chinese  
• Korean  
• Spanish Vietnamese
• NEW: Russian
• NEW: Somali  

It is your vote, in your voice. Share with your mom, dad, neighbor, grandma, or anyone in King County whose first language is not English to let them know their vote matters.   

Fill out the online form, call King County Elections at 206-296-8683, or send an email at  

elections@kingcounty.gov to receive ballots and voting materials in any of the above languages.

Free Museum Days – First Wednesday and third Saturday monthly, Renton History Museum (235 Mill Ave. S), 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 

March 17 – New Voices, New Music: Renton City Concert Band Spring Concert, Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (400 S 2nd St.), 2 p.m. Tickets: Adults $13, Students/Seniors $10. 

March 21 – 2024 State of the City, Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (400 S 2nd St.), 6 p.m. Free admission. RSVP online. 

March 22 – Paint ‘n Pour: Mocktails, Renton Community Center (1715 Maple Valley Hwy), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Registration required. 

March 23 – Festival of Color, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park (1201 Lake Washington Blvd N), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission, registration required. 

April 14 – Dragon Dash 5k/10k Fun Run and Walk, Renton Community Center, 9 a.m. Registration required.