Applications accepted Friday through Nov. 25 at dong community centers; job-seeker registration certificate no longer required
303 Donghaeng and 11 Deundeun positions available; selected participants to work from January through June
Seoul's Eunpyeong-gu will recruit 314 participants for its first-half 2027 public job program, aimed at supporting the livelihood and self-reliance of residents who face barriers to employment.
The district said it will accept applications for the "2027 First-Half Public Job Program" from Friday through Nov. 25.
A total of 314 positions are available — 303 under the Eunpyeong Donghaeng (community companion) program and 11 under the Eunpyeong Deundeun (steady support) program. Participants will take on community service roles including neighborhood cleanup, park and roadside greenery maintenance, digital assistance for residents with limited technology access, pedestrian safety guidance and museum upkeep.
Starting with this recruitment cycle, the district has eliminated the requirement to submit a job-seeker registration certificate, streamlining the application process. The change is intended to reduce the paperwork burden on applicants and lower the barrier to participation.
Applicants must be Eunpyeong-gu residents aged 18 or older with the ability to work as of the program start date. They must also meet detailed eligibility criteria, including household assets of no more than 499 million won ($373,000) and a combined household income at or below 85 percent of the median income standard.
Selected participants will work from Jan. 11 to June 30, 2027, following each program's schedule. They will be paid at the 2027 minimum wage of 10,700 won per hour, with separate allowances for transportation and snacks. Paid holidays will also be guaranteed in accordance with applicable labor conditions.
Those wishing to apply must visit the dong community center in their area of residence in person with a valid ID by Nov. 25. Further details are available on the Eunpyeong-gu website's job postings section or by contacting the district's Jobs and Economy Division.
"Jobs are a vital foundation that supports residents' stability and independence," Eunpyeong-gu District Mayor Kim Mi-kyung said. "We will consistently work to uncover diverse employment opportunities so that more residents can have the chance to work."
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