Jefferson Township · Employment

Jobs & Employment Guide

Jefferson's employment base combines municipal government, public schools, library and recreation jobs with retail, restaurants, marinas, healthcare, trades and professional services. The Route 15 / I-80 and Route 23 corridors also connect residents to larger employment centers outside the township.

This page emphasizes current official employment resources and avoids treating expired search results as active openings.

Job SearchTownship openings
Public school jobs
Library / recreation
Morris County government
NJ TRANSIT careers
Retail & hospitality
Marine / seasonal work
Skilled trades
Career assistance
Employer advertising

Current Township Hiring

Jefferson Township's official job board currently shows three open positions. Because “open until filled” postings can close without much notice, verify the live municipal posting before applying.

Jefferson Township

Deputy Municipal Clerk

Full-time municipal clerk's office opportunity posted August 26, 2026.

Open Until Filled
Jefferson Township

Municipal Court Administrator

Full-time municipal court opportunity posted August 18, 2026 for the Morris/Sussex vicinage.

Open Until Filled
Jefferson Township Public Library

Youth Services Librarian

Part-time library position supporting youth services and programming.

Open Until Filled
Verify before applying. Open-until-filled positions can be removed at any time, and school/county vacancies change independently.

Jefferson Township Employment

The Township's official job board currently shows three open positions: Deputy Municipal Clerk, Municipal Court Administrator and Youth Services Librarian. Future municipal roles can include administration, finance, public works, recreation, court, code enforcement, health, police support and other local-government functions.

Township Job Opportunities

Jefferson Township Public Schools

The school district is one of Jefferson's largest local employers. Its live Frontline board should be checked directly because professional, support, coaching and substitute vacancies change frequently.

TeachingPreschool, elementary, intermediate and high-school positions appear as vacancies arise.
Special EducationTeachers and aides are recurring needs, with current 2026 postings in both categories.
Support StaffPreschool aides and other student-support positions can offer part-time entry points into school employment.
Athletics & ActivitiesCoaching and extracurricular assignments are posted separately with season-specific timing.
SubstitutesSubstitute teachers and other substitute support roles are useful flexible pathways into district work.
Benefits / CertificationPublic-school postings specify certification, residency, schedule and benefit requirements individually.
Current Jefferson School Jobs

Local Employment Sectors

Retail & Customer ServiceRoute 15 and Berkshire Valley businesses support cashiers, sales associates, managers, stock, customer service and administrative roles.
Restaurants & HospitalityLakefront restaurants, diners, pizza shops and seasonal food businesses hire kitchen, service, bar and management staff.
Marine & Lake RecreationMarinas, boat-service businesses and lake recreation create technical, customer-service and seasonal roles that are distinctive to Jefferson.
Home Services & Skilled TradesHVAC, construction, landscaping, auto repair, building supply and property maintenance are important local sectors.
Healthcare & Personal ServicesDental, wellness, childcare, salon and community-service employers add professional and support opportunities.
RecreationCamp Jefferson and seasonal municipal recreation programs can create summer or part-time employment.

Morris County Government Jobs

Morris County government is another important public-sector employment source for Jefferson residents. Use the County's official jobs portal for current clerical, planning, IT, human-services, public-safety and other vacancies rather than relying on a dated count.

Morris County Jobs

NJ TRANSIT & Regional Commuting

Jefferson does not have a passenger rail station inside the township, but regional commuting remains practical for many residents. Route 15 connects toward I-80 and the Dover/Mount Arlington area, while Route 23 serves northern employment corridors.

NJ TRANSIT CareersThe agency recruits in rail, bus, police, corporate operations and skilled trades.
Nearby RailDepending on neighborhood and destination, commuters may use Mount Arlington, Dover or other stations.
Rockaway / Dover CorridorI-80/Route 15 adds retail, healthcare, logistics, service and professional employment outside Jefferson.
Route 23 CorridorNewfoundland/Oak Ridge residents may also look north and east toward West Milford, Butler, Wayne and surrounding employment centers.
NJ TRANSIT Careers

Free Career Help

The Morris One-Stop Career Center at 13 Emery Avenue, Randolph provides free job-search, resume, interviewing, training and re-employment assistance. The center also offers specialized services for veterans, mature workers, individuals with disabilities and youth.

Morris One-Stop: 862-397-5600 · Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
New Jersey One-Stop Career Centers

Build a Stronger Job Search

Use Official Job BoardsMunicipal, school, county and public-agency positions should be verified at the employer's own site.
Track Closing DatesPublic positions can have firm deadlines even when the listing appears in search results afterward.
Tailor Your ResumeMatch required skills, licenses and certifications to the posting.
Check Local Employers DirectlySmall restaurants, marinas, contractors and service businesses may recruit without a large online HR system.
Expand the RadiusUse Route 15, Route 23 and I-80 to broaden the search beyond Jefferson.
Verify RecruitersNever provide sensitive identity or banking information until the employer and job are confirmed.

Job Scam Warning

Common red flags: gift-card or cryptocurrency payment requests, fake checks, text-only interviews from unknown numbers, equipment reimbursement schemes, requests to forward money, or demands for banking/identity documents before a legitimate hiring process.

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