Upcoming Events
Mariners Tickets for Sale
Join Us for a Mariners Game & Fireworks Night!
The City of Auburn Wellness Committee is excited to offer you the chance to attend a Seattle Mariners game on August 1, 2025, at 7:10pm —and it's Fireworks Night! Not only will you enjoy an exciting game, but you'll also be treated to an amazing fireworks display to cap off the night. It's the perfect way to spend an evening with fellow City of Auburn employees!
Ticket Info:
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Price: $34 per ticket
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No limit on the number of tickets you can purchase (until tickets are sold out, so secure your spot today!)
How to Purchase Your Tickets:
- Stop by Human Resources to pay for your tickets with exact cash or a check.
- Choose how many tickets you'd like to purchase—there’s no limit, but act fast before they sell out!
- Receive your tickets two weeks prior to the game.
Don’t miss out on this special night of baseball and fireworks! Get your tickets today and be part of this exciting event.
For any questions, contact Michelle Buffington.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Free Emerald Downs tickets available!
It's that time of year again!
Emerald Downs is offering free admission to the races for City of Auburn employees, family, and friends!
You and your guests can present the free ticket at an Emerald Downs admission gate on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Admission includes a free program along with free chips and a soda when you present your ticket stub at a concession stand.
Gates open at 12:20pm with the first race starting at 1:50pm.
This year's event is themed Wiener Dogs and Wannabes! In between Thoroughbred races, enjoy watching wiener dogs (and other similarly sized breeds) race it out for the win!
To receive your free tickets, please email Human Resources, stop by the Human Resources Department, or call ext. 3040.
Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, with an initial limit of 5 tickets per employee. If additional tickets become available, a revised announcement will be sent at a later date.
*Everyone ages 5 and up will need a ticket to get in
Benefits
Make the Most of Your Benefits
Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program
As part of the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program, the City of Auburn offers subsidized ORCA cards. The City subsidizes up to $75 per month in Sounder and Metro bus fares.
Full-time, regular employees are eligible to participate in the CTR program. To get started, please email Samantha Norman to issue an ORCA card and have it pre-loaded with a $75 voucher. Vouchers are added monthly (usually around the last week of a month for the following month). Both the City and the employee are able to add funds to the ORCA card. The cards can be used on public transportation throughout King and Pierce County.
With toll changes coming to the SR 167, now is a great time to take advantage of this program!
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 DRS PERS Contribution Rate Changes
Updates to PERS Contributions
The contribution rates for PERS will be decreasing. The new rates, outlined in the chart below, become effective July 1, 2025.
Training Opportunities
Required Trainings
Bloodborne Pathogens
Employees identified based on position will be enrolled in Bloodborne Pathogens training through NeoGov. This is a 45-minute training that is required annually. You can access the course your NeoGov dashboard in the Tasks Section. Please reach out to Human Resources with any questions.
Optional Trainings
CPR Class Available
We still have open spots for our upcoming CPR/First Aid training on July 17th. We need a minimum of 10 participants to keep the class, so please sign up if interested!
Please self-enroll through NeoGov: Thursday, July 17th- 8:30-12:30.
*There is a workflow in place to have your direct supervisor authorize your enrollment, letting us know that your participation has been approved.
 WCIA Trainings
Registration open now for June - September trainings
WCIA has a wide variety of trainings available, all free to WCIA members. Below are just a few of these upcoming opportunities - secure your spot before they fill up!
Talent Acquisition
Recruitment Updates
Welcome to our new hires!
We hired 6 full-time employees and had 3 promotions for the month of June. Please welcome our new team members!
As part of our efforts to promote the City of Auburn, we hosted our quarterly Networking in the City event in partnership with PST, featuring an informational session on starting a career in law enforcement. Additionally, we took part in an in-person career fair at West Auburn High School.
Open Positions
We are currently recruiting for the following full-time benefited positions:
Please share these opportunities with your family and friends, so they can become a part of Team Auburn!
Next Step Auburn Internship
Summer 2025, June 16th - August 22nd
The Internship Program is in full swing within the first two weeks. So far, the interns have taken part in two "Break to Educate" sessions. One of these involved Community Development and the other with Human Services, where they visited a local park/trail to learn more about the unhoused population and what the city does to assist in resources.
In addition, the interns had the opportunity to work or volunteer at several community events, including Kids Day, Party on the Plaza, and the Farmers Market.
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Wellness Committee
2025 Cornhole Champions
Who's taking home the win?
We’re excited to announce the winners of this year’s 2025 Cornhole Tournament — congratulations to Craig Bentley and Rick Bruya for taking home the championship title!
Thanks to all the teams who participated and made it such a fun and competitive event. Until next year!
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Be Well-Read for Wellness
Join our Wellness Committee Book Club!
The goal of the book club is to provide a social atmosphere where employees can share and discuss opinions, thoughts, and ideas about a chosen book. It’s free to join and open to all City of Auburn employees! Read more about it on the Intranet!
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