City of Opelika, Al - City Government

05/27/2026

Opelika fuelAL summer internship is right around the corner! We'll be kicking it off with a night at Botanic followed by an etiquette dinner at the Bottling Plant, an industry tour at GSF, a pickleball tournament, and graduation at Graduate Hotel. We can't wait to spend the summer with you here in Opelika!!

05/27/2026

Join us for Opelika’s Career Hiring Event!

Looking for a new career opportunity or your next professional step? Join Faith Technologies Inc. (FTI) in partnership with POW-R (Preparing Opelika’s Workforce Readiness), a division of Opelika Economic Development, for a hiring event featuring opportunities in a high-demand career field.

📍 Opelika Chamber of Commerce
📅 Tuesday, June 9 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Whether you’re entering the workforce or changing careers, this event is a great chance to connect with the FTI team and explore all the exciting opportunities they are creating right here in Opelika. Please be sure to bring your resume.

Click the link below to upload your resume and reserve your interview. An appointment is NOT required, but a reservation is recommended: https://faithtechnologies.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/HiringEvent2/introduceYourself?utm_campaign=recruitment&utm_source=qrtiger&utm_medium=print&utm_content=careerfair

Explore careers at FTI. Join a team of experts in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy.

05/26/2026

Now Hiring: Opelika Police Department Fleet Manager 🚙🔧

Join the Opelika Police Department Fleet Division and help keep our vehicles and equipment operating safely and efficiently. This position supports fleet operations through vehicle maintenance coordination, recordkeeping, budgeting, inventory management, and hands-on fleet support.

Responsibilities include coordinating preventative maintenance and repairs, processing invoices and departmental documentation, maintaining fleet inspection records, transporting vehicles, troubleshooting disabled vehicles, installing vehicle tracking devices, and assisting with routine vehicle upkeep including tires, batteries, fluids, and lighting repairs.

📅 Apply by June 5, 2026
🔗 Click the link to apply: https://ow.ly/BH9m50Z4hUx

05/26/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who served our country and gave their lives in defense of our freedom. 🇺🇸

We appreciate all who attended Opelika’s Memorial Day event and helped make this tribute so meaningful. Today, and every day, we honor the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy. Thank you to all who spoke and shared heartfelt words of reflection and inspiration throughout the event.

Invocation & Benediction: Pastor Robert Miller, Tenth Street Church of Christ
Presentation of Colors: Opelika Fire Department Honor Guard
National Anthem: Hudson Owen, Opelika High School
Pledge of Allegiance: George Allen, President, City Council, Ward 1
Memorial Day Remarks: LTC Michael Venafro
Taps: Deputy Tommy Weldon, Chambers County Sheriff's Office
Photographer: Robert Noles

05/23/2026

Memorial Day weekend garbage, trash, recycle, & back door service reminder!!! 🗑️♻️

05/22/2026

EVENT RELOCATION: Our Memorial Day program has been relocated to take place at the Opelika Public Library at 10 AM due to weather concerns. We hope to see you there!

Opelika's Memorial Day Event 🇺🇸

Join us for a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Following the service, we invite you to a community reception at the Museum of East Alabama as we reflect and remember together.

05/20/2026

Opelika is growing, and we're taking time to plan carefully for what comes next. Over the next several months, we'll be sharing more information about the temporary housing moratorium, future growth, infrastructure, and long term planning for our community. Stay tuned for updates and ways to stay informed throughout the process.
Visit opelika-al.gov to learn more!

05/20/2026

Now Hiring: Customer Service Representative I ⚡

Do you enjoy helping people and providing excellent customer service? Opelika Power Services is hiring a full-time Customer Service Representative to join our team!

In this important role, you’ll assist customers with utility services, answer questions about accounts and billing, process payments, establish and transfer services, and help resolve customer concerns with professionalism and care. You’ll also support daily office operations through data entry, account maintenance, payment processing, and communication with customers and other departments.
This position is ideal for someone who is friendly, detail-oriented, organized, and committed to serving our community in a fast-paced environment.

📅 Apply by 06/02/26
🔗 Click here to apply: https://ow.ly/QJwj50Z2aVZ

05/19/2026

The City of Opelika is proud to announce the launch of its new POW-R Workforce Initiative, a strategic effort led by Opelika Economic Development and designed to enhance workforce development, strengthen talent pipelines, and support the continued growth of local businesses and industries.

Choose Opelika
Learn more here: https://ow.ly/VU2x50Z1STc

05/16/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone that came out and participated in this year’s Keep Opelika Beautiful Community Clean Up Day!! We were able to collect over 60 bags of garbage and 20 illegally dumped tires throughout Opelika thanks to your help! 🗑️