Overview
Jobs at the City of AI publishes all current openings, internship cohorts, and seasonal hiring. The office also administers the city's classified service, benefits, professional development, and fair-chance hiring policy.
Current job postings
Senior Data Steward — Public Records and Data
Salary: $84,000 – $107,000 Schedule: Full time, hybrid Closes: rolling
Lead privacy review for new citywide datasets; mentor analysts; partner with the Civic Sandbox.
Lineworker Apprentice — Public Utilities
Pay: $32.40/hour starting Schedule: Full time, on-call rotation Closes: May 31
4-year apprenticeship; classroom and field training; commercial driver's license obtained during training.
Senior Planner — Permit Central
Salary: $78,000 – $96,000 Schedule: Full time Closes: June 12
Lead long-range planning and zoning amendments; staff the Planning Commission.
Children's Librarian — Library and Learning Network
Salary: $58,000 – $72,000 Schedule: Full time, includes one weekend day Closes: June 3
Lead programming for ages 0–11 across two branches; MLS required.
Lifeguard (seasonal) — Lovelace Aquatic Center
Pay: $19.75/hour Schedule: Seasonal, May – September Closes: May 20
Current lifeguard and CPR/AED certification required; free training cohorts available for new applicants.
Civic Sandbox Fellow — Mayor's Office
Stipend: $24,000 (10-month fellowship) Schedule: Sept – June Closes: July 1
Recent graduates work alongside civic technologists, residents, and city staff on a public-service prototype.
Public Health Inspector — Permit Central
Salary: $61,000 – $78,000 Schedule: Full time Closes: rolling
Conduct food, lodging, and pool inspections; investigate complaints.
How to apply
The city accepts applications through multiple channels — choose what works for you:
- Online resident portal — fastest; receive confirmation by email and SMS
- Email — send resume and cover letter to jobs@cityofaime.com; reference the job number
- By mail — Jobs at the City of AI, 100 Turing Plaza, Room 410, City of AI, ME 04019
- In person — drop-off at the Civic Hall lobby information desk during open hours
- By phone — call (207) 555-7999 and we will mail you a paper application
- Library kiosks — apply free from any City of AI library branch with staff help on request
Hiring policy
The City of AI is a fair-chance employer. Background checks are limited to roles where state or federal law requires them, and we do not ask about conviction history on the initial application.