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The Miami City Human Services Department is organizing a job fair for next Wednesday, May 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Juan Pablo Duarte Park, located at 1776 NW 28th Street, aiming to connect South Florida residents with job opportunities in high-demand sectors.
The event specifically aims to reach migrant communities and individuals undergoing labor reinsertion, at a time when the cost of living in Miami is putting significant pressure on the economy of thousands of families.
Companies and available positions
Among the confirmed participating organizations are Goodwill South Florida, Jungle Island, and Terminal Security Solutions, along with other companies related to services, recreation, and community operations.
The available positions cover a wide range of profiles: security guards, hostess, camp counselors, call center agents, drivers, training coordinators, project coordinators, and mechanics, among other roles.
According to the organizers, some companies may conduct interviews on-site and assess immediate hiring for candidates who meet the established requirements.
How to participate?
Los interesados deben acudir con varias copias de su currículo y documentos de identificación. Los organizadores recomiendan presentarse preparados para posibles entrevistas en el sitio.
For more information, the contact is the email address opportunitycenterinfo@miamigov.com or the phone number 305-960-5110.
The City of Miami announced the event on its social media with the following call: “Are you looking for your next opportunity? Join the City of Miami Human Services hiring event and connect with employers ready to hire.”
An economic context that tightens
The fair arrives at a particularly difficult time for families in South Florida. According to data from Zillow for March 2026, the average rent in Miami is around $3,108 per month, which is 55% higher than the national average.
This structural pressure is compounded by the impact of the definitive closure of Spirit Airlines on May 2, which left more than 4,850 workers in Florida unemployed, over 3,260 of whom were in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, areas with a high presence of Cubans and other immigrants linked to the airport and service sectors.
The labor market in Florida showed signs of stagnation in 2025, exacerbated by restrictive immigration policies that reduced the immigrant population by more than 1.6 million people, impacting key sectors such as construction, services, and hospitality.
For the Cuban community and other migrant groups, this type of call can represent a concrete pathway for entry or reintegration into the labor market. Several sectors continue to seek bilingual staff and workers available for immediate employment.
Since May 2025, thousands of Cubans who entered the United States via CBP One have received notifications of revocation of their work permits, which has increased job uncertainty within the community.
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