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The City of St. Louis Department of Personnel has been recognized by the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis for its efforts in hiring and recruitment, providing employment to thousands in the community.

The Urban League held its inaugural Employers Appreciation Luncheon at the Marriott Hotel on August 2, 2024. During the event, Michael P. McMillan, President and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, presented Dr. Anthony Byrd Sr. from the City's Department of Personnel with an award to acknowledge the department's contributions to boosting the workforce.

The department was acknowledged for its successful community job fairs and effective partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. With over 5,000 employees, the City is one of the largest employers in the region.

"We are deeply grateful to the Urban League for this recognition and for their unwavering partnership," said Sonya Gray, Director of Personnel. "The Urban League's dedicated initiatives, events, and people bring instrumental change and development to our community."

"The City of St. Louis and all our departments depend on the Department of Personnel, and we are thrilled to see them get this recognition," said Mayor Tishauro O. Jones. "Director Gray and her staff have made concrete efforts - like modernizing our application software this year to improve speed and transparency in hiring - that help our City deliver better services."

The City is actively hiring with hundreds of available positions offering a wide range of opportunities to work for and serve the local community every day.

For additional information or to arrange an interview, contact Jamie McGeechan.