Department of Community Service
The City of Tallahassee is an equal opportunity employer who employees over 3000 employees.
We are our community's lifeblood from Public Safety, Utilities, Parks & Recreation to Neighborhood Services, Sustainability the International Airport and everything in between. We are an essential business, and we are still hiring, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs and comprehensive benefit packages all which positions us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.
TEMPO
If you are 16-24 years-old, not in school or employed and would like to work toward education and employment opportunities call 850-891-8722.
The TEMPO Program launched a generational poverty 'Stop-Gap' initiative in 2020. This initiative allows family members of participants to attain their GED's regardless of age.
TFLA
The Tallahassee Future Leaders Academy (TFLA) is a premier youth leadership program led by the Department of Community Services, with support and help from a variety of individuals and organizations vested in the development and success of Tallahassee youth. Teens work while also learning, growing, and gaining skills and certification related to the 7 TFLA Pillars.
Homelessness
- Pension plan
- 5 Year Drop Plan
- 401k with 5% Match
- Voluntary 457 pretax plan
- 50% Match on eligible 401k plan funds drawn by Annuity at Retirement
- Finance classes
- Annual Retirement Conference
- Empower Retirement Advisory options