Wage increases, signing bonuses, and City-County career fair aim to fill local government positions

Bozeman, MT— On Thursday, May 19, from 8am – 5pm, the City of Bozeman and Gallatin County will host a career fair at City Hall to fill open positions in local government. City of Bozeman jobs are available in Parks & Recreation, Aquatics, Forestry, Streets, Human Resources, and Gallatin County is seeking 911 Dispatchers and Records Clerks. This will be the second of two summer hiring events hosted by the City of Bozeman following the first successful event held on April 13th.

To help address staffing shortages and demonstrate the value of staff, the City of Bozeman raised its minimum wage for non-represented positions and summer short term worker from $15 to $21 an hour effective May 24th 2022 for all included positions. The City of Bozeman is also offering a signing bonus of $1000 for full-time positions and $500 for part-time positions. With this wage increase to $21/ hour, Summer Short Term Workers could earn up to $16,120/ gross over the summer as well as receive training and certifications paid for by the City.

Hiring managers from departments at the City and County will attend Thursday’s Career Fair to meet and greet candidates and answer questions. Interviews will be offered on the spot to those interested in working for the City of Bozeman or Gallatin County.