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Akron Podcast

Jobs, Policies, Programs, and Pacman

Sep 23, 2026 · 16 min · 13 segments

This is today's Akron news, with a little commentary from me. Get paid to rake Akron's leaves The city is hiring seasonal leaf collectors at $18 an hour. It's full-time for six to eight weeks, with…

This is today's Akron news, with a little commentary from me. Get paid to rake Akron's leaves The city is hiring seasonal leaf collectors at $18 an hour. It's full-time for six to eight weeks, with 12-hour shifts Monday through Saturday, so the overtime adds up fast. Hiring sessions run 5–6 p.m.: Sept. 23 at Patterson ParkSept. 24 at Reservoir Park Community CenterSept. 30 at Lawton Street Community CenterOct. 1 at Firestone Park (starts at 6 p.m.) It's a great way to show you're reliable and earn some holiday money. \[Link to apply] New program st...

This is today's Akron news, with a little commentary from me. Get paid to rake Akron's leaves The city is hiring seasonal leaf collectors at $18 an hour. It's full-time for six to eight weeks, with…

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Speakers: Dave JacksonHost

Top entities: Brad Williams×4 Akron×16 Job×2 Meritage Hospitality Group×2 William Shatner×2

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeAudience≈11 followers

Seasonal Leaf-Picking Jobs0:32 – 1:50

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Dave JacksonHost

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This was posted on the Akron job site.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:36

And all sessions are from 5 to 6 p.m.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:39

Check this out.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:40

September 9th, Patterson Park.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:42

September 16th, Lawton Street Community Center.

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Dave JacksonHost

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September 23, Patterson Park.

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Dave JacksonHost

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September 24th, Reservoir Park Community Center.

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September 30th.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:52

Lawton Street Community Center on October 1st, Firestone Park.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:56

That one begins at 6 p.m.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:58

This is full-time seasonal work, 40 hours a week plus overtime, and it is $18 an hour.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:07

to pick up leaves for the city.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:10

How cool is that? So if you're looking for, this is a great way to show yourself that you're reliable, get yourself some holiday money going on.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:18

And I'll put a link in the show notes where you can sign up.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:21

Yeah.

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Dave JacksonHost

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Seasonal 18 bucks an hour opening date.

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1:25

It's been online since August 3rd.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:29

So it doesn't say that it's been filled.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:31

So, you know, it says basically six to eight weeks.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:36

Shifts are worked Monday through Saturday and are 12-hour shifts.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:40

So at $18 an hour, that's going to add up quickly.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:44

This is routine labor work.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:47

So very cool stuff.

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Dave JacksonHost

1:48

Put a link in the show notes.

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Automated License Plate RecognitionTechnology > Surveillance Technology > Law Enforcement Surveillance
Seasonal Leaf Collection EmploymentGovernment > Local Government > Municipal Services
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Akron Small Business Enterprise ProgramBusiness > Small Business > Government Contracting
Commercial Property RevitalizationSociety > Communities > Community Development
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Seasonal Leaf-Picking Jobs0:32 – 1:50

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Dave JacksonHost

0:32

This was posted on the Akron job site.

D

Dave JacksonHost

0:36

And all sessions are from 5 to 6 p.m.

D

Dave JacksonHost

0:39

Check this out.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:40

September 9th, Patterson Park.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:42

September 16th, Lawton Street Community Center.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:45

September 23, Patterson Park.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:47

September 24th, Reservoir Park Community Center.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:50

September 30th.

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Dave JacksonHost

0:52

Lawton Street Community Center on October 1st, Firestone Park.

D

Dave JacksonHost

0:56

That one begins at 6 p.m.

D

Dave JacksonHost

0:58

This is full-time seasonal work, 40 hours a week plus overtime, and it is $18 an hour.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:07

to pick up leaves for the city.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:10

How cool is that? So if you're looking for, this is a great way to show yourself that you're reliable, get yourself some holiday money going on.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:18

And I'll put a link in the show notes where you can sign up.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:21

Yeah.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:21

Seasonal 18 bucks an hour opening date.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:25

It's been online since August 3rd.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:29

So it doesn't say that it's been filled.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:31

So, you know, it says basically six to eight weeks.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:36

Shifts are worked Monday through Saturday and are 12-hour shifts.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:40

So at $18 an hour, that's going to add up quickly.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:44

This is routine labor work.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:47

So very cool stuff.

D

Dave JacksonHost

1:48

Put a link in the show notes.

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