3 Columbus Job Fairs Hiring This May–June 2026

Published May 13, 2026 | By Rachel at LocalJobPage Team

🗓️ At a Glance

May 14: St. John Learning Center Job Fair — free, in-person at St. John Community Center, Columbus
May 16: Heavenly Kids Center for Learning Open Interviews — free, in-person at 400 E. Mound St., Columbus
June 10: Columbus Virtual Healthcare Job Fair (HealthcareX), free, virtual

Columbus hiring does not slow down for spring. Three verified events are on the calendar between now and June 12, covering community job placements, early childhood education, and healthcare, and every one of them is free to attend. Whether you have an interview suit ready or are just beginning your search, these are face-time opportunities you can put on the calendar today. Browse all open roles across the metro now at Columbus, OH jobs on LocalJobPage.com.

St. John Learning Center Job Fair

The St. John Learning Center returns to the South Side this spring with its annual community-focused job fair, co-hosted inside the St. John Community Center on South Ohio Avenue. The event runs from 10 AM to 2 PM and is specifically designed to connect neighbors in the 43205 ZIP code, and beyond, with employers actively filling positions. Parking and entrance are located at the back of the building, so plan your arrival accordingly. This fair has a strong track record of drawing a cross-section of Columbus employers, from nonprofits and human services organizations to retail, healthcare, and skilled trades. Admission is free and no pre-registration is required to walk in.

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Where: St. John Community Center, 640 South Ohio Ave., Columbus, OH 43205 Hosted by: St. John Learning Center Admission: Free

Heavenly Kids Center for Learning Open Interviews

Downtown Columbus's Heavenly Kids Center for Learning, a five-star-rated early learning center in the Discovery District, is holding open interviews on Saturday, May 16, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. The center is hiring for infant/toddler teacher positions as well as administrative roles and candidates holding a CDA credential. Because this is a walk-in format, you can arrive anytime during the window without a prior appointment. Heavenly Kids is licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and is a recipient of Ohio Department of Education preschool initiative funding, making it a stable, grant-supported employer. The center sits at 400 E. Mound Street, walkable from Columbus's downtown core.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Where: Heavenly Kids Center for Learning, 400 E. Mound St., Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by: Heavenly Kids Center for Learning Admission: Free

Columbus Virtual Healthcare Job Fair (HealthcareX)

If you work in healthcare or are credentialed but not yet placed, HealthcareX is running a Columbus-area virtual job fair on Wednesday, June 10, beginning at 11 AM. The format lets you connect with multiple recruiters from Columbus's top healthcare employers in a single morning, entirely online. You interview via video on event day after employers review your profile and accept match requests. Roles typically filled through this series include registered nurses, allied health professionals, and clinical support staff across Central Ohio health systems. Registration is required in advance; once registered, you receive event-day access details directly. There is no cost for job seekers.

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM Where: Virtual (online) Hosted by: HealthcareX Career Fairs Admission: Free (registration required)

Year-Round Hiring Resources in Columbus

Columbus has several employer-connected programs that run continuously beyond individual fair dates. The OhioMeansJobs Franklin County network operates local workforce centers across Central Ohio and regularly posts hiring events, workshops, and employer recruitment sessions. Call (614) 233-2050 to reach a career counselor. Best Hire Career Fairs holds quarterly job fairs at Crowne Plaza Columbus North – Worthington (6500 Doubletree Ave.) targeting healthcare, finance, and logistics roles; their next Columbus date is September 24, 2026. Columbus Metropolitan Library branches in Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, and Hilliard offer free job-search assistance and employer referrals on a walk-in basis. Finally, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce maintains an online employer directory useful for researching Central Ohio companies before you reach out directly.

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