Highlands Jobs

Explore job categories and employment resources for Highlands, New Jersey, including municipal work, public works, recreation, restaurants, bars, hospitality, marine services, ferry and boating jobs, retail, childcare, healthcare, construction, property services, office work, events and seasonal waterfront opportunities.

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Highlands Employment Snapshot

Waterfront & Visitor EconomyRestaurants, bars, marinas, fishing charters, ferry traffic, lodging, events and Sandy Hook visitors create seasonal and year-round local job categories.

Municipal & Public-Sector WorkBorough, public works, public safety, recreation and school roles can be important local employment sources.

Small Business JobsHighlands businesses may need retail, customer service, office, trade, food service, marine, property and hospitality workers.

Nearby Regional OpportunitiesJob seekers may also look to Atlantic Highlands, Middletown, Sea Bright, Red Bank, Long Branch and broader Monmouth County employers.

Current Job Resources

Current openings change quickly. NJTGO should link to official employment resources instead of copying time-sensitive postings that may expire.

Borough of Highlands EmploymentOfficial Highlands municipal job postings, application form and borough employment information. Henry Hudson Regional School DistrictOfficial district site with Employment Opportunities link, Human Resources, schools and district information. NJ Department of Labor Career ServicesState career services, Job Source, One-Stop Career Centers, resume guidance, training, apprenticeships and employer services. NJ Civil Service CommissionCivil service information, public-sector job announcements, exams and employment resources. Monmouth County JobsCounty employment resources and county job information. NJTGO AdvertisingEmployers can ask about posting local job opportunities or enhanced hiring visibility on NJTGO.

Job seeker reminder: Verify all application instructions directly with the employer. Do not send Social Security numbers, banking details or identity documents through an unverified job lead.

Browse Job Categories

Municipal, Public Works, Public Safety & Recreation Restaurants, Bars, Hospitality & Food Service Marine, Boating, Ferry & Fishing Work Hotels, Lodging, Tours & Visitor Services Retail, Shopping & Customer Service Education, Childcare & Youth Services Healthcare, Wellness & Human Services Construction, Home Improvement & Skilled Trades Real Estate, Property Management & Leasing Office, Administrative, Professional & Technology Arts, Entertainment, Events & Creative Work Transportation, Delivery, Logistics & Parking

Municipal, Public Works, Public Safety & Recreation

Borough, public works, recreation, public safety, seasonal, administrative and local-government job categories.

Administrative Assistants Clerk's Office Support Public Works Laborers Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers Seasonal Recreation Aides Recreation Program Staff Code Enforcement Support Housing Inspection Support Fire Prevention / Fire Official Roles Police Support Special Law Enforcement Officers Emergency Management Support Lifeguard / Waterfront Safety Support Crossing Guards

Restaurants, Bars, Hospitality & Food Service

Restaurant, bar, café, catering, seafood, bakery and seasonal hospitality jobs connected with the Highlands visitor economy.

Servers Bartenders Hosts Kitchen Staff Line Cooks Prep Cooks Dishwashers Barbacks Bakery Staff Coffee Shop Staff Seafood Counter Staff Catering Staff Food Runners Bus Staff Seasonal Waterfront Dining Staff

Marine, Boating, Ferry & Fishing Work

Jobs connected with marinas, charter fishing, ferry service, boatyards, marine repair, marine retail and waterfront operations.

Marina Attendants Dock Hands Boat Yard Helpers Marine Mechanics Fishing Charter Crew Deckhands Ferry Operations Ticketing / Guest Services Boat Cleaning Marine Retail Boating School Support Launch Service Fuel Dock Staff Seasonal Waterfront Labor

Hotels, Lodging, Tours & Visitor Services

Visitor-facing work for lodging properties, tours, attractions, outdoor experiences and Sandy Hook gateway businesses.

Front Desk Housekeeping Guest Services Reservation Support Tour Guides Boat Ride Staff Campground Support Visitor Information Parking Support Event Staff Seasonal Guest Experience Staff

Retail, Shopping & Customer Service

Retail, convenience, pharmacy, apparel, gift, grocery, liquor, specialty and customer-facing job categories.

Cashiers Sales Associates Store Clerks Stock Associates Pharmacy Retail Support Grocery / Convenience Staff Gift Shop Staff Apparel Sales Liquor Store Staff Customer Service Representatives Shift Supervisors Seasonal Retail Staff

Education, Childcare & Youth Services

School, preschool, childcare, tutoring, recreation and youth-support roles serving Highlands families.

Teachers Substitute Teachers Instructional Aides Preschool Staff Childcare Assistants After-School Staff Tutors Coaches Camp Counselors Youth Program Staff School Office Support Custodial / Grounds

Healthcare, Wellness & Human Services

Healthcare offices, wellness businesses, pharmacies, senior services, social services and human-service categories.

Medical Office Staff Receptionists Medical Assistants Chiropractic Office Support Pharmacy Techs Home Health Aides Caregivers Massage / Wellness Staff Billing Support Patient Services Senior Services Support Human Services

Construction, Home Improvement & Skilled Trades

Construction, home repair, marine construction, dock building, plumbing, electrical, landscaping and trade work.

General Laborers Carpenters Painters Electricians Plumbers HVAC Helpers Roofing Helpers Dock Builders Fence Installers Landscaping Crew Tree Service Helpers Appliance Repair Property Maintenance Storm Repair / Flood Mitigation Work

Real Estate, Property Management & Leasing

Jobs related to real estate agencies, apartments, property management, leasing, inspections and maintenance.

Leasing Assistants Property Managers Apartment Maintenance Real Estate Assistants Administrative Support Showing Assistants Housing Services Building Services Cleaning / Turnover Crews Inspection Support

Office, Administrative, Professional & Technology

Office, professional, technology, bookkeeping, insurance, legal, financial and administrative job categories.

Administrative Assistants Receptionists Bookkeepers Customer Service Legal Assistants Insurance Office Support Financial Services Support Data Entry IT Support Website / Social Media Help Marketing Assistants Remote / Hybrid Office Work

Arts, Entertainment, Events & Creative Work

Music, events, creative services, local festivals, photography, entertainment and part-time event work.

Event Staff Festival Staff Musicians Wanted DJs Sound Technicians Photographers Videographers Designers Performers Stagehands Ticketing Staff Promotional Staff Seasonal Event Help

Transportation, Delivery, Logistics & Parking

Delivery, transportation, shuttle, parking, courier, fleet and logistics-related local work.

Drivers Delivery Drivers Courier Work Parking Attendants Traffic / Event Parking Shuttle Drivers CDL Drivers Boat / Ferry Support Warehouse Help Parts Delivery Seasonal Transportation Support

Seasonal & Part-Time Work in Highlands

Spring & SummerLook for restaurants, bars, cafés, marinas, charters, visitor services, retail, events, recreation and Sandy Hook gateway work.

FallRestaurants, events, property maintenance, schools, office support, retail and local services may need help as seasonal schedules change.

WinterMunicipal seasonal work, snow response, public works, office roles, school support, home services and indoor hospitality categories may be active.

Year-RoundHealthcare, childcare, schools, trades, property management, finance, legal, retail, municipal, office and professional services can offer steady local roles.

Tips for Highlands Job Seekers

Apply Early for Seasonal RolesRestaurants, marinas, visitor services and recreation programs may hire before the busiest tourist months arrive.

Use Local KnowledgeExperience with Sandy Hook visitors, ferry riders, waterfront crowds, boating, fishing, events and small-town customer service can be valuable.

Check Official SourcesUse borough, school district, county and state employment resources for public-sector and workforce listings.

Stay Alert for ScamsBe careful with jobs that ask for upfront payments, gift cards, bank access, identity documents or unusually high pay for vague duties.

Employer Posting Options

Basic Job NoticeEmployers can contact NJTGO about a simple local hiring notice with employer name, job category and contact instructions.

Featured Hiring CardPaid placement can highlight a restaurant, marina, borough-related opportunity, visitor business, retail store or service company hiring locally.

Seasonal Hiring PushUseful for restaurants, bars, marinas, ferry-related businesses, lodging, events, camps, recreation programs and visitor services.

Regional HiringNearby employers serving Highlands residents can ask about broader Monmouth County placement.

Related Highlands Pages

Business & ShoppingFind local businesses that may employ service, office, retail, trade, healthcare and marine workers. Food & DrinkRestaurants, bars, cafés, bakeries, seafood businesses and hospitality employers. Visiting & LodgingVisitor services, lodging, ferry, Sandy Hook gateway and hospitality-related work categories. ClassifiedsLocal notices, community posts, wanted ads and non-employment classified categories.

Nearby Job Markets

Atlantic Highlands Middletown Township / Sandy Hook Sea Bright Rumson Red Bank Long Branch

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