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Work for RPCA

Join the RPCA team today! We have part-time, full-time, and temporary positions available in parks, administration, cultural activities, recreation services, and more. RPCA is also a great place for a summer job and we're hiring now for the 2025 Summer Season!
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Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities

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Who Are We?

In the City of Alexandria’s Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) team, we aren’t just employees. We’re a big team bound together by a shared passion to connect our community to play and their surrounding environments. Our team takes pride in our programs, our facilities, our parks, and the community that we serve. As an essential part of the RPCA team, you will play a role in serving the community, while also being served by the great benefits that our employees enjoy, including paid training opportunities, a $300 bonus for our seasonal staff members, and more.

MISSION

We enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public space, cultural activities, and programming.

VISION

We will improve the well-being of every person in our community by connecting them to each other and their environment.

VALUES

  • Equity. We are committed to equitable access to parks, facilities, and programs.
  • Exceptional Customer Experiences. We provide service that is responsive, professional, courteous, and accountable.
  • Safety. Our parks and facilities are safe, clean, and accessible.
  • Continuous Learning. We believe in lifelong learning for ourselves and our community. 
  • Integrity. We are honest, fair, and respectful in all interactions.
  • Civic Responsibility. As public servants, we strive to better the world around us.

Job Opportunities

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Apply to Work With RPCA

Apply now to join the Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities team! Employees who get hired with our department receive paid training, enjoy a fun working environment, and eligible seasonal employees receive a $300 bonus.

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Job Descriptions and Class Specifications

The class specifications provide a description of the typical duties associated with a job classification. In addition, they also outline the minimum qualifications and the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for each job class.

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Are You Interested in Becoming a Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor?

The CIty of Alexandria will provide free lifeguard and swim instructor training to interested candidates! Reach out to Ingrid.Blanco@alexandriava.gov to learn more and join a class.

Onboarding

Before you join our team, learn more about what the City of Alexandria has to offer!

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Employee Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate in our plans and programs based on the number of hours they work weekly. In addition to outstanding comprehensive health and welfare benefits, the City also provides a Wellness Program for employees and retirees.

Work-Based Learning

Professional Development & Learning

The City sponsors many employee-focused learning and development programs throughout the year in a variety of settings. 

Important Department Documents

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Strategic Plan

Learn more about our department's Strategic Initiatives.

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Customer Service the RPCA Way

Learn more about Customer Service the RPCA Way.

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CAPRA Accreditation

The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is evaluated every five years and has successfully received national re-accreditation from CAPRA in October 2009, October 2014, and June 2019.

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