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Hillside · Union County · Gateway Region
Hillside Jobs & Employment
Hillside’s employment base is broader than its residential character suggests: public schools and municipal government sit alongside grocery and retail, auto dealerships, healthcare, personal services, warehousing, logistics and a major statewide nonprofit headquarters.
Major Employment Sectors
Instructional, paraprofessional, administrative, technology, transportation, facilities and student-support roles.
The statewide nonprofit’s Hillside headquarters is a major local employer with operations, warehouse, transportation, programs and administrative work.
Multiple dealerships, repair shops, body shops, tire businesses and auto-parts operations create sales, service and technical roles.
ShopRite, Seabra, neighborhood retail, pharmacies and a diverse restaurant scene support a large customer-facing employment sector.
Freight forwarding, 3PL, storage and warehouse operations benefit from Hillside’s location near Newark, Elizabeth, the airport and port region.
Dental, pharmacy, fitness, child care, salons, barbering and pet care add service and skilled positions.
Official & Institutional Job Resources
Check township notices and employment information for municipal opportunities.
Township websiteUse the district’s current employment system for education and school-support openings.
School districtThe organization maintains current career opportunities for its Hillside and statewide operations.
CFBNJCounty public-service employment and workforce resources.
Union CountyState and local civil-service announcements and applicant resources.
NJ Civil Service jobsJob-Seeker Checklist
Use the employer’s own careers page when possible and confirm the job remains active.
Tailor your resume and application to the actual requirements, schedule and skills in the posting.
Hillside’s bus and road connections can expand a search into Newark, Elizabeth, Union and the wider Gateway region.
Retail, restaurant, warehouse, nonprofit operations and healthcare roles may require nights, weekends or variable shifts.
Legitimate employers should not require payment for an interview, job offer or a check used to buy equipment.
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