Sagamihara City to Host Job & Recruitment Exam Information Session (High School Graduate Level) on June 7 (Sunday)

Sagamihara City in Kanagawa Prefecture announces an event for those graduating from high school next spring, who wish to quickly find employment and become independent members of society, work close to their beloved hometown, or move from rural areas to the metropolitan area for work.

Sagamihara City will hold a 'Job & Recruitment Exam Information Session' on Sunday, June 7, prior to the start of applications on Tuesday, June 16, for administrative, civil engineering, landscape, and fire department positions (high school graduate level).

Sagamihara City, an ordinance-designated city where approximately 720,000 citizens live within its vast area, is a city with diverse aspects, characterized by the slogan 'Best Mix of Urban and Nature.' Furthermore, its unparalleled potential for the future, including the establishment of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen Kanagawa Station (tentative name) and advancements in space development and cutting-edge industries, is attracting attention.

This information session offers a glimpse into the work of Sagamihara City staff. Online viewing is also available for those from afar, so please feel free to join if you are interested.

Sagamihara City "Job & Recruitment Exam Information Session" Overview

■Date: Sunday, June 7, 2028

Part 1 [Fire Department]
10:30 - 12:00 (Doors open 10:00)

Part 2 [Administration, Civil Engineering, Landscape]
13:30 - 15:30 (Doors open 13:00)

Past venue photos

■Venue: Hashimoto Community Center Main Conference Room
City Plaza Hashimoto, 6-2-1 Hashimoto, Midori Ward, Sagamihara City (6F Aeon Hashimoto)
[In front of the North Exit of Hashimoto Station on the JR and Keio Lines]

Venue access map

*This event is primarily for those considering taking the high school graduate level exam and those hoping to work for the city after high school graduation. However, anyone, including guardians and school officials, is welcome to participate, not just the candidates themselves.

■Program
Part 1 [Fire Department]
• Opening remarks
• Fire department job explanation and Q&A
[Approx. 30 minutes] *Streaming available
Explanation about the work of fire department staff
• Explanation of city staff work, recruitment exam, and welfare benefits
[Approx. 20 minutes] *Streaming available
Explanation of city staff work, career paths, recruitment exam (high school graduate level), and staff welfare benefits
• Individual consultation session (for those who wish)
Individual consultations will be held face-to-face at each booth

Part 2 [Administration, Civil Engineering, Landscape]
• Opening remarks
• Explanation of city staff work, recruitment exam, and welfare benefits
[Approx. 30 minutes] *Streaming available
Explanation of city staff work, career paths, recruitment exam (high school graduate level), and staff welfare benefits
• Job-specific explanation and Q&A
[Approx. 35 minutes] *Streaming available
Explanations will be conducted separately for administration, civil engineering, and landscape (simultaneously in 3 booths)
• Individual consultation session (for those who wish)
Individual consultations will be held face-to-face at each booth

■How to participate
Pre-registration is required for both in-person and online participation. Please apply via PC or smartphone using the dedicated application form.

*Applications by phone or mail are not accepted.

Application form: https://logoform.jp/form/oWjU/1500057

(Images of each job type)
Administration Administration Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Fire Department Fire Department

(Flyer image)

• Useful information for those considering the exam
◎《New Recruitment Information Site》 Sagamihara City Hall Metaverse Office

Sagamihara City Hall Metaverse Office, opened in March 2025, is a new recruitment information site for those aiming to become Sagamihara City staff.

Within the site, you can check the latest recruitment information from a virtual space on the internet, and also take a tour inside the city hall in a 3D space that realistically reproduces the city's main building.

It also has web meeting and chat functions, allowing you to obtain information by interacting with city officials and visitors.

It's easy to operate on a smartphone, allowing you to check recruitment information anytime, anywhere. Please give it a try.

*Click here for information on Sagamihara City Hall Metaverse Office
https://www.city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp/shisei/1026815/shokuin_annai/shiyakusho/1032528.html

◎Sagamihara City Staff Recruitment Videos

Sagamihara City has released numerous videos for those interested in city work and wishing to learn more deeply, featuring young staff members speaking candidly about "the city's key policies," "how city staff work," and "job introductions by type."

The latest videos have been uploaded to Sagamihara City Personnel Committee's YouTube channel, so please take a look.

• Sagamihara City's Key Policies (2025 Short Version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EJ_K