Chatham Borough & Chatham Township · Morris County

Jobs & Employment Guide

Find current public-sector and school hiring, local employer sectors, Morris County opportunities, career assistance and commuting resources across the shared Chatham community.

Chatham's local employment base includes municipal government, education, utilities and public works, downtown retail and professional services, healthcare, construction and home services, recreation, food service and Township shopping centers. Nearby Summit, Madison, Florham Park, Morristown and Route 24 employment centers expand the market substantially.

Employment GuideCurrent hiring snapshot
Borough jobs
Township jobs
School District of the Chathams
Local employer sectors
Morris County jobs
Career assistance
Commuting
Employer advertising

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Shared employment guide, separate public employers. Chatham Borough and Chatham Township hire independently, while the School District of the Chathams serves both municipalities. Always apply through the employer connected with the actual opening.

Current Chatham Hiring Snapshot

The examples below were verified in late August 2026. Openings can close or change quickly, so confirm the live employer page before applying.

Currently Displayed Finance Clerk

Chatham Borough Finance Department · Full Time

The Borough currently displays a Finance Clerk opening in its Water & Sewer Office under the Tax Department. The posted salary range is $50,000–$65,000. Municipal-finance experience and Edmunds software knowledge are preferred.

Currently Displayed Administrative Assistant

Chatham Township Land Development · Full Time

The Township's official Employment Opportunities page currently displays a full-time Administrative Assistant opening associated with Land Development.

Currently Displayed Administrative Assistant

Chatham Township Land Development · Part Time

The Township also displays a part-time version of the role at approximately 15–20 hours per week, with a posted range of $20–$35 per hour depending on experience.

Posted Aug. 28, 2026 Leave Replacement Teacher of Special Education Resource Room

School District of the Chathams · Grades 3–4

A fresh late-August district opening for a certified special-education teacher serving elementary resource-room students.

Posted Aug. 28, 2026 Special Education Paraprofessional

School District of the Chathams · Washington Avenue School

Current elementary-school support opening. The published full-time salary is approximately $29,057; the part-time rate is $22.56/hour.

Posted Aug. 21, 2026 Long-Term Substitute Teacher of Spanish

School District of the Chathams

Current district long-term substitute teaching opportunity requiring the appropriate New Jersey certification or credential.

Posted Aug. 20, 2026 Part-Time Custodian

School District of the Chathams · Buildings & Grounds

Current part-time facilities/custodial opening through the district's employment portal.

Ongoing Substitute Teachers & Paraprofessionals

School District of the Chathams

The district maintains an ongoing substitute posting. Current published rates include $120/day for substitute teachers and $17/hour for substitute paraprofessionals.

Application rule: Use the live employer page for the final description, deadline, qualifications and application procedure. A listing still visible on an official page may have changed after NJTGO's verification date.

Chatham Borough Employment Chatham Township Employment School District Jobs

Chatham Borough Employment

Chatham Borough employs staff across administration, finance, water and sewer, public works, police, recreation, construction, health, tax, clerk and other municipal functions.

Finance & AdministrationClerical, finance, tax, utility-billing, administrative and customer-service positions arise through Borough Hall.

Public Works & Water UtilityRoad maintenance, water operations, equipment operation, snow response and general public-works jobs appear periodically.

Police & Public SafetyThe Chatham Borough Police Department maintains its own recruitment information for sworn and other department positions.

Memorial Park Pool & RecreationSeasonal lifeguard, pool and recreation jobs are often recruited before the summer season.

Seasonal timing matters: Borough lifeguard and recreation recruitment may begin months before Memorial Park Pool opens. Students and seasonal workers should start checking early in the year.

Borough Employment Opportunities

Chatham Township Employment

Chatham Township's workforce includes administration, land development, construction, fire prevention, public works, water-pollution control, finance, recreation and public safety.

Land DevelopmentThe department handles construction, zoning/property maintenance, fire prevention, lot grading and tree-removal permits, creating both technical and administrative roles.

Public WorksRoad, property, equipment, storm response and municipal-maintenance jobs arise periodically.

Water Pollution ControlThe Township's public infrastructure creates operator and technical employment not found in every municipality.

Inspectors & Subcode OfficialsConstruction and code-enforcement vacancies can require New Jersey licenses or specialized credentials.

Township Employment Opportunities

School District of the Chathams

The shared school district is one of the Chathams' largest and most varied public employers. Positions can span six schools plus district administration.

TeachingElementary, middle and high school teaching opportunities, including special education and leave-replacement positions.

ParaprofessionalsClassroom, special-education and student-support positions at elementary and secondary levels.

Buildings & GroundsCustodial, maintenance and facilities positions support school operations throughout the district.

AthleticsHead and assistant coaching opportunities appear for fall, winter and spring sports.

SubstitutesThe district maintains substitute teacher and paraprofessional recruitment and also periodically seeks substitute nurses.

Administration & SupportHuman resources, supervisors, clerical staff, counselors and other professional roles arise as needed.

School District Employment Portal

Where Local Chatham Jobs Come From

Downtown Retail & ServicesMain Street businesses support retail, salon, pharmacy, banking, office, customer-service and specialty-shop employment.

HealthcareMedical, dental, physical-therapy, wellness and other outpatient offices create clinical-support, front-desk, billing and administrative opportunities.

Hickory Square & Shunpike RoadTownship grocery, pharmacy, hardware, personal care, fitness, restaurants and neighborhood services provide a broad service-sector base.

Restaurants & CafésDining in both municipalities creates culinary, counter-service, server, bar, management, delivery and catering roles.

Home & Building ServicesContractors, plumbing/HVAC/electrical companies, hardware and paint stores support skilled trades, project coordination, sales and office positions.

Professional ServicesBanking, finance, legal, insurance, tax, design and consulting offices add professional and administrative employment.

Recreation & FitnessPools, sports programs, fitness centers, Pilates, athletic-performance and community recreation create full-time and seasonal jobs.

Arts & EducationMusic schools, tutoring, Chatham Playhouse and enrichment programs add teaching, administrative and performance-support work.

Businesses listed elsewhere on NJTGO should not be assumed to be hiring unless a current opening is specifically advertised.

Morris County Government Jobs

Morris County is a major nearby public employer. As of August 29, 2026, the County's live jobs page displays 21 results across clerical, planning, public health, public works, technology, public safety, social services and emergency medical services.

Current Examples

Recent listings include Clerk 1 positions, Planning Aide, mosquito-control roles, Social/Family Service Worker Trainee, 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator, EMT/Paramedic and other County positions.

IT Opportunity

The County is currently advertising a Systems Analyst / Cisco Telecommunications Engineer role in OIT with a published salary range of approximately $74,932–$81,174 and a September 30, 2026 closing date.

Civil Service

Morris County employment is governed by New Jersey Civil Service rules. Qualifications and examination requirements vary by title.

View Morris County Jobs

Free Career Help

Morris One-Stop Career Center

13 Emery Avenue
Randolph, NJ 07869
862-397-5600
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Career counseling, job-search assistance, resume and interview help, computers, training information and Jersey Job Club programs.

One-Stop Career Centers

NJ Career Services

New Jersey Career Services provides statewide job-search tools, career counseling, training resources and access to SkillUp NJ.

SkillUp NJ currently offers access to more than 7,000 free online courses.

NJ Career Services

Specialized Services

The Morris One-Stop lists services for mature workers age 55+, veterans, people with disabilities, displaced homemakers, youth and other job-seeker groups.

Build a Stronger Chatham-Area Job Search

Check All Three Public EmployersMonitor Chatham Borough, Chatham Township and the School District separately; they do not share one hiring system.

Expand Beyond 07928Add Madison, Summit, Florham Park, New Providence, Short Hills, Morristown and Parsippany to the search radius.

Watch School Hiring FrequentlyDistrict openings can appear quickly before or during the school year, especially substitute, paraprofessional, custodial and leave-replacement roles.

Search by SkillAdministrative, technical, healthcare, trades, customer-service and operations experience can transfer across several Chatham industries.

Track DeadlinesMunicipal, school and County applications may have firm closing dates. Apply before the final day whenever possible.

Use Government Job BoardsCheck Morris County, New Jersey Civil Service and the NJ League of Municipalities in addition to private job sites.

Use the One-StopFree resume, interviewing, career-navigation and training help can strengthen an application before it is submitted.

Verify Older PostingsIf a municipal page still shows an older job notice, confirm that applications remain open before relying on it.

Commuting Expands the Job Market

SummitMajor nearby healthcare, professional, retail, financial and education employment with direct rail access from Chatham.

MadisonUniversities, healthcare, professional services, retail and downtown employers immediately west of Chatham.

Florham ParkCorporate campuses, healthcare, hospitality and professional services near Route 24 and Park Avenue.

MorristownCounty government, healthcare, law, finance, hospitality and professional services form one of Morris County's largest job centers.

ParsippanyLarge corporate, technology, pharmaceutical, hospitality and logistics employment market within commuting distance.

NJ TRANSITChatham Station on the Morris & Essex Line makes rail commuting toward Summit, Newark, Hoboken and New York practical for many Borough and Township residents.

Job Scam & Application Safety

Verify the employer before sharing sensitive information.

Be cautious of supposed recruiters who demand payment, send checks and ask you to return money, request banking credentials before legitimate onboarding, use only anonymous messaging apps, or offer unusually high compensation for vague work with no verifiable employer identity.

Confirm the PostingFor public jobs, verify the opening on the Borough, Township, school district, County or state website.

Protect Personal DataDo not casually send Social Security numbers, banking information, passwords or identity documents by ordinary email.

Never Pay for a JobA legitimate employer generally does not require gift cards, payment to apply or money sent back from an employer-issued check.

Check Email DomainsCompare recruiter addresses with the employer's actual domain and published contact information.

For Employers: Post a Chatham Job

NJTGO employment advertising can help businesses and organizations reach job seekers researching both Chatham Borough and Chatham Township.

Standard Job PostingDisplay the position title, employer, municipality, schedule, description, qualifications and application instructions.

Featured JobAdd stronger placement for specialized, difficult-to-fill or deadline-sensitive positions.

Multiple OpeningsPromote seasonal hiring, a business expansion, a new location or several positions from one employer.

Recruitment EventHighlight a job fair, internship, apprenticeship, seasonal hiring campaign or recruitment event.

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Nearby Communities

Berkeley Heights Florham Park Harding / New Vernon

Long Hill TownshipNeighboring Morris County employment and residential community.

Madison Millburn / Short Hills New Providence Summit

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