Government Jobs in Arizona with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
F-1 CPT government jobs in Arizona span federal agencies, state departments, and municipal offices across Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe. Employers like the City of Phoenix, Arizona Department of Transportation, and federal facilities at Luke Air Force Base hire interns across policy, engineering, and public administration. CPT authorization must come from your university before you begin any government placement.
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Department - Parks and Recreation
Job Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5957 - Recreation Aide
Salary Grade: 1
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $16.54 - $19.44 Per Hour
Pay Range: $16.54 - $22.34 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
- Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
- Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
Are you looking for a part-time summer job and enjoy working with kids in a recreational setting? This seasonal summer job may be just what you are looking for. The Recreation Aide assists in the daily operation of recreational activities, including sports, crafts, and games; maintains facility cleanliness and order; provides information to the public about programs; handles cash transactions and prepares reports; and supports various recreational events and activities.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Assists in overseeing any one of several recreation activities, such as sports, dance, twirling, crafts and table games;
- Assists in operation of leagues, tournaments, meets, and the daily programmed activities;
- Interprets and explains game rules and referees and umpires ball games;
- Keeps recreation facility in a clean and orderly condition;
- Issues receipts;
- Prepares cash reports;
- Gives information to the public regarding recreation facilities and programs;
- Shows movies;
- Maintains projection equipment;
- Tells or reads stories to children;
- Maintains attendance and other records and prepares reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the minimum knowledge and skills.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.)
- Experience providing recreational activities.
- Experience coaching youth sports.
- Experience working in a daycare setting.
- Experience teaching classes in a recreation or school setting.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description Summary
Department - Parks and Recreation
Job Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5957 - Recreation Aide
Salary Grade: 1
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $16.54 - $19.44 Per Hour
Pay Range: $16.54 - $22.34 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
- Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
- Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
Are you looking for a part-time summer job and enjoy working with kids in a recreational setting? This seasonal summer job may be just what you are looking for. The Recreation Aide assists in the daily operation of recreational activities, including sports, crafts, and games; maintains facility cleanliness and order; provides information to the public about programs; handles cash transactions and prepares reports; and supports various recreational events and activities.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Assists in overseeing any one of several recreation activities, such as sports, dance, twirling, crafts and table games;
- Assists in operation of leagues, tournaments, meets, and the daily programmed activities;
- Interprets and explains game rules and referees and umpires ball games;
- Keeps recreation facility in a clean and orderly condition;
- Issues receipts;
- Prepares cash reports;
- Gives information to the public regarding recreation facilities and programs;
- Shows movies;
- Maintains projection equipment;
- Tells or reads stories to children;
- Maintains attendance and other records and prepares reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the minimum knowledge and skills.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.)
- Experience providing recreational activities.
- Experience coaching youth sports.
- Experience working in a daycare setting.
- Experience teaching classes in a recreation or school setting.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Which government employers in Arizona are known to sponsor F-1 CPT interns?
Federal agencies with Arizona offices, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Environmental Protection Agency's Region 9 offices, have historically hosted CPT-eligible interns. At the state level, the Arizona Department of Transportation and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality also engage university interns. CPT sponsorship depends on individual hiring cycles, and not every position or office accepts CPT students in a given semester.
Which cities in Arizona have the most government F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Phoenix concentrates the largest share of government CPT opportunities, hosting city agencies, state department headquarters, and federal satellite offices. Tucson follows closely, partly due to proximity to the University of Arizona and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, which drives federal civilian hiring. Tempe and Mesa also post municipal internships regularly. Flagstaff sees smaller but consistent government hiring tied to Northern Arizona University partnerships.
What types of government roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Arizona?
Roles that qualify for CPT must be directly related to your degree program and authorized by your Designated School Official. In Arizona government settings, common qualifying positions include civil engineering internships with transportation agencies, policy research roles with state planning offices, environmental science placements with land management agencies, and data analysis positions within municipal technology departments. Administrative or clerical roles with no clear academic connection are less likely to meet CPT authorization requirements.
How do I find government F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Arizona?
Migrate Mate lists government positions in Arizona that are open to F-1 CPT students, letting you filter specifically by visa type and state so you are not sorting through roles that require other work authorization. Because government agencies post and close positions on irregular cycles, checking Migrate Mate regularly gives you the best chance of catching openings at Arizona state departments, federal offices, and municipal agencies before application deadlines pass.
Are there any Arizona-specific considerations for F-1 students pursuing government CPT jobs?
Arizona's public universities, including Arizona State University and the University of Arizona, have established CPT pipelines with state agencies, which can make the authorization process more straightforward for students enrolled there. Federal positions on or near military installations in Arizona, such as those at Luke Air Force Base or Fort Huachuca, may require additional background screenings that extend onboarding timelines beyond a standard semester. Confirm clearance requirements with the hiring agency before accepting any offer.
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