Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City is giving area job seekers a chance to get hired at an onsite recruiting fair on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The Kansas City Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom, at 16th and Wyandotte, will host the event from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The City of Kansas City’s talent acquisition team is putting on this recruiting fair to link people who live in Kansas City, Missouri, with managers from different City departments.
People from departments like Water Services, Public Works, Conventions, and Aviation will be there and ready to speak with prospects. Managers will hold interviews on site for a number of jobs, such as Bus Operator, Maintenance Worker, Public Health Specialist, and Engineering Technician. The City emphasizes that only people who live in Kansas City, Missouri can take part in interviews. Those who are interested can use the City’s online Parcel Viewer tool to prove their residency.
Job searchers are encouraged to apply ahead of time to make things go more smoothly. Interested individuals can look for opportunities on this link that are only for the hiring fair. Candidates who turn in their applications before the July 11 deadline will be able to skip the onsite application process and go straight to interviews on the day of the fair. This method is meant to make the process faster and help candidates make the most of their time with hiring managers.
The City has established a special Onsite Hiring Fair page for anybody who want learn more. There, people looking for work can get answers to frequently asked questions, learn more about the departments that are taking part, and fill out an Interest Card to get information and reminders about the fair.
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Kansas City officials expect that this program will give residents a unique chance to start or move up in their careers in public service, which will improve the city by providing meaningful jobs. The hiring fair shows that Kansas City is serious about giving its residents more power and creating a more engaged workforce by giving them quick access to interviews and a variety of jobs in different City departments.
The goal of this event is to invest in local talent and make sure that job openings help those who live in Kansas City. People who want to make a difference and move up in their careers are encouraged to be ready, apply, and go to the fair ready to show off their skills.
