Pima County Career Fair Returns to Tucson's Kino Event Center Nov. 5

TUCSON, AZ — Pima County is opening the doors of the Kino Event Center to job seekers on Thursday, November 5, for its fall Pima County Career Fair. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., county departments and community partners will be on hand at 2805 E. Ajo Way to talk about public-sector careers, the kind of steady, benefits-backed work a lot of Tucsonans are hunting for heading into 2027.

One day, one building on the south side, and face time with the county's own departments. Set up your application profile before you go.

Ready to search? Skip straight to the government job links and start looking now →

📍 At a Glance

Event	Pima County Career Fair
Date	Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time	9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location	Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Format	In person
Host	Pima County
Who's there	Pima County departments and community partners

What the County Has Announced

The fair is listed on Pima County's Jobs & Careers page and on the county's Pima Works job openings calendar, which describes it as a chance to meet county departments and community partners and learn about career opportunities. That is the official word so far.

What the county has not published yet is a list of which departments and outside employers will have tables, or how many openings they are bringing. We are not going to guess. To get the roster when it drops, sign up for the county's career fair notification list.

For a sense of the range, coverage of an earlier county career fair at the same venue by KVOA listed Pima County's Health Department, Human Resources and Sheriff's Department, plus outside recruiters including the Tucson Police Department, the Arizona Department of Corrections and several local school districts. Treat that as a prior-year preview, not this year's lineup.

💼 Why Public-Sector Work Is Worth a Look

County government is one of the bigger employers in the region, and its work touches everything from libraries in Oro Valley to wastewater plants along the Santa Cruz River. The jobs run the full ladder: office and customer service roles, maintenance and grounds crews, public health, corrections and law enforcement, IT, and professional positions in finance and planning.

Government hiring also moves on its own clock. Many positions require an online application through the county system before an offer can be made, which is why showing up with a profile already built saves you a step.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Build your county application profile first. Start from the Jobs & Careers page and save your work history once, so applying after the fair takes minutes.
Bring printed resumes. Eight to ten copies covers a full room.
Know your lane. Office, field, public safety and health care tables will be looking for different things. Decide where you fit before you walk in.
Dress for an interview. First impressions count at a government table too.

Two other events land the same stretch of the calendar. The DREAM Job Fair fills the same Kino Event Center on Tuesday, October 27, for job seekers with disabilities. And the day before this fair, on Wednesday, November 4, the Pima County One-Stop is hosting an Apprenticeship Access Day at its Northwest Service Center for anyone weighing paid training in the trades. Different events, different days, different goals.

🔎 Where to Aim Your Search

Public-service roles post year-round in Tucson. Search now so you know which tables to hit.

Start here:

FAQ

When is the Pima County Career Fair?

Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where is it held?

The Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way, next to the Kino Sports Complex on Tucson's south side.

Which employers will be there?

Pima County says its departments and community partners will attend. The full roster has not been published. Join the county's notification list to get it when it is released.

Do I need to apply online?

For county positions, yes. Applications run through the county's online system, so set up your profile before the fair.

Is there a cost or a registration step?

The county's listing does not mention an admission fee or advance registration. If you want to confirm, contact Pima County Human Resources through the Jobs & Careers page.

Line Up Your Next Job Before November

Don't wait for the fair to start applying. Create a free LocalJobPage profile to save searches and get Tucson openings as they post, and explore the Career Center for field-by-field guides.

Employers: hiring in Pima County? Post your openings on LocalJobPage and reach Tucson job seekers.