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​Contracted Instructors and Entertainment 

​Providers Needed!

The City of Phoenix Human Services Department operates 15 senior centers. Each center offers a variety of activities, classes and special events for participants meant to improve the quality of life of active adults. ​

​​We're looking for...

Senior Programs is looking for Individuals and Organizations that can provide instruction for specialty classes and entertainment for special events.

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Dance and Performing Arts

  • Science and Foreign Language Instruction

  • Music Instruction and Entertainment Providers

  • Community Education

  • Technology

  • Home and Garden

  • Health, Fitness and Sports

  • ​Physical and Emotional Wellness

  • Cognitive and Memory Activities 

  • AND MORE!!!


​Why Partner with Us?


Meaningful - Inspire others with your gifts

Flexible - Make it work your life

Great Compensation - Negotiable and Fair​

Inclusive and Diverse - Different is Good!

Inedpendent-You're a partner! Not and Employee!


*We contract individuals, LLCs, small businesses and Corporations.




​​Information Sessions!

Learn how to become a Contracted specialtiy instructor.

In person and virtual sessions below.

  • February 18 (English)

  • February 19 (Espanol)

  • February 20 ( Chinese)

Scan QR code below or click here to register.





Step 1: Register to become a vendor with the City of Phoenix

Register through the City of Phoenix's procurePHX web portal to start the process. Registering with procurePHX is required to be considered for future opportunities. Be prepared to provide the following:​​

Name Or registered business name, if you are enrolling as a business.

Social Security Number (SSN) 

Or Employer Identification Number (EIN or FEIN), if you are enrolling as a business.

Tax Jurisdiction Code

You will be provided a list of options to select from. Generally, the Tax Jurisdiction Code will be determined by your address.

Attach Completed W-9 IRS Form

Only PDFs may be attached.

Product Category Number

The below category numbers are recommended for solicitation for Senior Centers.

  • 961960000 (MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES-NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED)  
  • 924000000 (EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING SERVICES)
  • 961680000 (SPORT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)
Complete Step ​1: Click here to register to b​ecome a vend​or with the City of Phoenix

Visit the procurePHX webpage for helpful tips and information.



Please Note:
After successfully completing Step 1, you will receive a "congratulation" e-mail stating you are a registered vendor with the City of Phoenix. Completing only Step 1 does not make you eligible to instruct classes with the Parks and Recreation Department. To complete Step 2, submit an instructor application below. 

Important Note for LLCs and Corporations:
If you are a LLC or Corporation it is required that you be registered and in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission​. Sole proprietors do no not have to complete the process of registering with the Arizona Corporation Commission​.

 

Click here to download Education/Entertainment ​Application​​​

​Find ​a Senior Center Near You

​Contact Us:

Email: hsd.seniorservices@phoenix.gov​