Hire Goals

Through HopkinsLocal, Johns Hopkins University and Health System have identified a group of targeted positions and consistently increased the percentage of new hires into those positions that come from focus areas where the need for employment is great.

The goal is to increase participation to 52 percent by the end of FY26 while expanding the list of positions.

In addition, the HR departments of the university and health system are working to:

  1. Broaden access to employment at Johns Hopkins University and Health System for citizens with criminal records
  2. Develop programming to support the retention and career advancement of local hires

As of FY23, targeted positions include:

University

  • Administrative Coordinator
  • Administrative Secretary
  • Animal Cage Washer
  • Animal Facility Assistant
  • Community Outreach Specialist
  • Custodian
  • Custodian Floor Technician
  • Dining Services (Cashier, Catering Attendant, Cold Food Prep Cook, Cook, Delivery Driver, Food Service Utility, Grill Cook)
  • Dining Services Team Leader
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Medical Office Coordinator
  • Research Program Assistant

Health System:

  • Environmental Care
  • Food Service Worker
  • Lab Technician
  • Linen Worker
  • Materials Management
  • Medical Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Patient Services Coordinator
  • Transport Association
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Peer Recovery Specialist
  • Community Health Worker

HopkinsLocal has also identified areas of high unemployment or high poverty and those located near our campuses for particular focus. Those ZIP codes are: 21211, 21239, 21214, 21206, 21226, 21224, 21229, 21218, 21225, 21215, 21216, 21231, 21213, 21202, 21201, 21217, 21205, 21223.