The City of Kent’s weekly update said the parks department is hiring seasonal workers, including camp counselors, youth sports coaches and referees, and encouraged residents—particularly high school students seeking first jobs—to apply.

“Kent Mayer, a city staff member, said these are great summer jobs, especially for high school students looking for a first job,” the update said.

City staff directed residents to jobs.kentwa.gov for current openings and application details. The update also said the city is accepting applicants for boards and commissions, with particular need for new members on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Other boards listed included land use and planning, the bicycle advisory committee, the human services commission and the arts commission. The city provided information and an application portal at kentwah.gov/boardsandcommissions.

The announcements were part of a short weekly update by city staff with contact links for job and volunteer opportunities.