New York City Job Fairs, Sept. 24–30: Hiring Halls in Brooklyn and Staten Island, a Bronx Hospitality Expo and a Manhattan Career Fair

Published: September 16, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

NEW YORK, NY — The city's last big hiring push of September lands in four boroughs over one week. Free Jobs NYC hiring halls roll into Crown Heights and Stapleton, the New York Public Library turns the Bronx Library Center into a hospitality job fair, and HRA Business Link runs a pre-screened career fair in Manhattan. If you want a new job before the holidays, this is the week to show up with a stack of resumes.

Four New York City hiring events, September 24–30, 2026: three free fairs in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island, plus one Manhattan career fair that requires screening first.

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📅 Table of Contents

September 24 — Jobs NYC Hiring Hall, Weeksville
September 25 — NYPL Bronx Job Fair & Expo
September 30 — Jobs NYC Staten Island Hiring Hall
September 30 — HRA Business Link Career Fair

Jobs NYC Hiring Hall, Weeksville — Thursday, September 24

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (doors close 1:30 p.m.) | Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The city's monthly hiring hall moves to the historic Weeksville campus in Crown Heights, near the Bed-Stuy line. Expect a floor of employers across several industries, plus tables for city training programs, support services and public benefits. It's free and open to all job seekers. Book one time slot through the official Jobs NYC listing; if advance tickets sell out, walk-ins are welcome. Bring photo ID and several copies of your resume, and dress for an interview. The city has not published an employer roster, so come ready for whoever is in the room.

NYPL Bronx Job Fair & Expo — Friday, September 25

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458

This one is built for restaurants, hotels and food service, steps from Fordham Road. Listed participants include Union Square Hospitality Group, the New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, Emma's Torch, Hot Bread Kitchen, NYC Small Business Services and Workforce1. It's open to adults 18 and up, whether you've run a line for ten years or never worked a shift. The library adds expert panels, career coaching, on-site resume printing and free LinkedIn headshots. Entry is free, but you need a timed ticket, so register through the event page. Bring a resume: some employers may book follow-up interviews on the spot. Business casual is the suggested dress.

Jobs NYC Staten Island Hiring Hall — Wednesday, September 30

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (doors close 1:30 p.m.) | Central Family Life Center, 59 Wright St, Staten Island, NY 10304

Staten Island gets its own hiring hall in Stapleton, on the North Shore. The format matches the Weeksville event: city employers and private companies, training programs and benefits help, all under one roof and all free. Pick one of four timeslots on the official listing; walk-ins are welcome once advance tickets are gone. Employers may interview on site, so wear professional attire and bring ID and resumes. The city notes that interviews are not guaranteed.

HRA Business Link Career Fair — Wednesday, September 30

Time and Manhattan location given after pre-screening

The Human Resources Administration's Business Link team is bringing 20 or more hiring employers to a Manhattan career fair, but you can't just walk in. Registration is mandatory: email your resume to businesslinkrecruitment@hra.nyc.gov with "Job Fair" in the subject line. HRA staff screen applicants and then assign an arrival time and the venue. Send that email early, because the screening has to happen before September 30. Details are on the event page.

🔎 How to Pick the Right Ones

Cooks, servers, bartenders and hotel staff: the NYPL Bronx expo on September 25 is the only one of the four focused on hospitality.
Open to anything, want to walk in: the Weeksville hiring hall on September 24 or the Stapleton hiring hall on September 30.
Staten Islanders: skip the ferry and the Verrazzano. The September 30 hall is in your borough.
Organized job seekers with a resume ready to send today: email HRA Business Link now for a slot at the September 30 Manhattan fair.
Looking to retrain instead: the city is also listing free training sessions next month, including telecommunications and line installer training in Forest Hills on October 13 and medical billing and coding training in Elmhurst on October 20. Both have program qualifications, so read the requirements first.

What to Bring to Any of Them

A government-issued photo ID
Several printed copies of your resume
Interview-ready clothes: professional for the hiring halls, business casual at the library
Your Eventbrite ticket or HRA confirmation on your phone
A MetroCard or OMNY-ready card, and time to spare: the hiring halls close their doors at 1:30 p.m.

Tip: registering ahead as a Workforce1 Career Center client speeds up check-in at both hiring halls.

🔎 Where to Aim This Fall

Fairs open doors, but most offers still start with an application. Line up your searches now so you can follow up the same day you meet a recruiter.

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FAQ

Are these New York City job fairs free?

Yes for the Weeksville hiring hall, the Staten Island hiring hall and the NYPL Bronx expo. HRA has not published a cost for its Manhattan fair, which runs through pre-screening.

Do I need to register in advance?

The Bronx expo requires a free timed ticket. The two hiring halls ask you to reserve a time slot but accept walk-ins once advance tickets sell out. The HRA fair requires emailing your resume and passing a screening first.

Which employers will be at the hiring halls?

The city lists multiple employers across sectors but has not published a roster for either hall. Bring a general resume and be ready to talk about any kind of work.

Is there an age requirement?

The NYPL Bronx expo is for job seekers 18 and older. The hiring hall listings do not state an age rule.

Can I get hired on the spot?

Some employers may interview or schedule interviews on site, but the city says interviews are not guaranteed. Treat each event as a first conversation and follow up with applications.

Will this guide be updated?

Yes. We update this page when events are added, moved or canceled. Always check the official event page before you head out.

Get Found Before You Get There

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