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How do I apply for a City job?

The City of Kettering prides itself on hiring outstanding employees dedicated to delivering quality services to the community. If you would like to be part of our organization, you may check out employment opportunities online. Pay close attention to the position requirements, such as the desired level of experience and education. Applications are available only...

'We Are Kettering' ProjectParks and Recreation

What is the “We Are Kettering” Project? Partners for Healthy Youth is a joint City of Kettering and Kettering City School Advisory Board focused on facilitating support for all of our youth in Kettering. The “We Are Kettering” project was launched in the spring of 2021 from feedback created from round table discussions with a...

Meet Tracy McElfresh! Our Kettering Fitness SpotlightParks and Recreation

Tracy has been attending group exercise classes at the Kettering Recreation Complex since 2020. After Covid, her friend and yoga instructor Jessica Roller encouraged her to take a class. Tracy has been hooked ever since due to the effective workouts and supportive instructor-led environment. She especially enjoys boot camp with instructor Ben! Click here to...

How do I apply for a job at the City?

The City of Kettering prides itself on hiring outstanding employees dedicated to delivering quality services to the community. If you would like to be part of our organization, you may check out employment opportunities online. Pay close attention to the position requirements, such as the desired level of experience and education. Applications are available only...

5 Reasons to Attend Art on the CommonsParks and Recreation

Kettering’s 2024 Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is quickly approaching! Today we are sharing the top 5 reasons to attend this annual festival which will be held on Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lincoln Park Civic Commons in Kettering, Ohio. The Amazing Art! The main attraction...

Why should you call before you dig?

Calling 811 before you dig can prevent utility outages, property damage, personal injury and even death. Calling 811 before you dig is important for safety reasons, but it's also the law, everyone must call OUPS at 811 to get utilities marked before they dig. ORC Sec. 3781.28. (A) Except as otherwise provided in divisions (C),...

Art on the Commons 2021Parks and Recreation

Welcome to the 33rd annual Art on the Commons festival! This year's hybrid event will be taking place from September 13 - November 20. A weekly rotating exhibition will be on view in-person at Rosewood Arts Centre. New artist talks, demonstrations and studio visits will be available to view each week here in this virtual...

Codes, Studies & Reference Materials

Codes Official City of Kettering Zoning Code Feb 2025 - Secured Pattern District Map Zoning Map Interactive Zoning Map and Pattern Districts Flood Map Ohio Building Codes (ICC link) Code information Zoning Reference Materials Carports 5/2024 Porch, Patio, & Deck Standards 06/2025 Residential Addition Standards (infill) 05/2024 Fence Information Sheet - Interior Lot 06/2025 Fence...

Artist InformationParks and Recreation

Applications for the 2025 Art on the Commons are no longer being accepted. We will begin accepting applications for the August 2026 festival starting Jan. 1, 2026 on Zapplication; check back here for a link! Art on the Commons features approximately one hundred artists from around the country. Located in a scenic park within...

CIL Senior CenterParks and Recreation

The Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center (CIL), part of the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department (PRCA), offers a wealth of opportunities for activity, education, connection and fun for active adults ages 55+. Learn something new at an engaging enrichment class! Stay healthy with fitness and wellness programs and screenings. Enjoy...

Meet chalk artist, Tiffany Kelly!Parks and Recreation

Have you heard about our Chalk It Up To Play contest? Artist Tiffany Kelly of Chalk N’ Awe will create a new piece of chalk art in a different Kettering park each week. View the official Chalk It Up To Play page for details on how to enter and win a $10 Orange Leaf gift...

Behind the Fire Lines at Go 4th!Parks and Recreation

Our biggest party of the year wouldn’t be complete without the main event – Kettering’s amazing fireworks show! Every year, Kettering works with Rozzi Famous Fireworks to bring the party to the skies above Delco Park. This year promises to be the best yet – we even designed the playlist with your help! As you...

Web Wednesday: You Talked Tech. We Listened!Parks and Recreation

You Talked Tech. We Listened! Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is serious about providing positive customer experiences. And in the twenty-first century, more and more of those experiences are starting online. When a lot of you told us that online registration was too difficult or that information on the website wasn’t accessible, we took...

Kettering Leadership Academy Graduates

As a graduate of the program, you will help form a foundation of people who are uniquely qualified for the responsibilities of future community leadership. Please feel free to view the graduates throughout the years below. “Everyone can be great because anyone can serve. You do not have to have a college degree to serve....

Seasonal Part-TimeParks and Recreation

Interested in working with us up to 40 hours per week for a specific time period or season? The fixed length of a season is 6 months or less. Employees who work in a seasonal classification must have a 6 month break in service before working in another classification within the City of Kettering.

Regular Part-TimeParks and Recreation

Regular Part-Time positions follow the year round hours guidelines (up to 28 hours per week). Regular Part-Time position listings can be found on the City of Kettering's Job Page.

Rosewood Arts Center Public ArtworkParks and Recreation

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: April 21, 2023 BUDGET: $45,000 The City of Kettering’s CitySites Public Art Program invites artists to create a permanent outdoor artwork at Rosewood Arts Center. Created to complement or enhance the public spaces around Rosewood’s front entrance, the artwork may include new or modified hardscapes, plantings, sculptures and/or relevant...

Upcoming ExhibitionsParks and Recreation

Eden Quispe (Newton, KS) Stitched Stories Denny Gerwin (Charlotte, NC) Figurative Work Nov. 24 – Jan. 3 Artist Demonstrations and Talks: Saturday, Dec. 6, Noon - 2 p.m. In her work, Eden Quispe creates interior scenes using inherited quilting techniques, embroidery, printing, and collage. Quispe expresses the precarious balance of her multiple roles as a...

The City of Kettering now has a Tree CommitteeParks and Recreation

Committee member terms are for one year, during which three meetings are held. Members will continue the strong history of stewardship and proper management of trees and the City of Kettering’s Urban Canopy; build advocacy for the programs and services the City of Kettering provides in relation to its Urban Canopy; provide recommendations and assist...

Benefits

The City of Kettering provides a comprehensive, balanced and competitive benefits package as part of a total compensation package. The City’s benefits programs address both the immediate needs of the employee and their family, such as medical coverage, and long-term needs, such as retirement savings. The benefit details provided on the website are for informational...

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