Lawrence Township · Employment

Jobs

A practical guide to local employment in agriculture, produce packing, schools, finance, trades, retail and municipal services.

Current education resource

Lawrence Township School District

The New Jersey Department of Education lists Lawrence Township School District in Cumberland County among districts with local employment opportunities. Myron L. Powell School serves PreK–8 in Cedarville.

Recent Hiring Signal

A 2026 posting for a Paraprofessional / Instructional Aide at the Lawrence Township Board of Education in Cedarville appeared in New Jersey school-job listings during the summer. Because school postings can close quickly, applicants should verify current openings directly with the district.

Major local employers

Where Lawrence Jobs Come From

Agriculture

Sheppard Farms, Nardelli and other local growers create seasonal and year-round work in planting, harvesting, equipment and crop operations.

Produce Packing & Logistics

Eastern Fresh Growers is one of Cumberland County’s notable employers, with packing-house, dock, truck-yard, office and field-related work.

Banking & Finance

Bridgeton Onized Federal Credit Union’s Cedarville branch provides local banking and member-service employment.

Trades & Services

Well drilling, septic, electrical, masonry, automotive and other skilled trades provide year-round local work.

Retail & Food Service

Main Street retail, Dollar General, hardware, restaurants and seasonal ice cream create customer-service and entry-level opportunities.

Government & Public Service

Lawrence Township, Myron L. Powell School, fire/EMS organizations and regional public agencies support administrative and community-service roles.

Job-search strategy

Search Cedarville, Not Mercer County

Job boards frequently return results for the much larger Lawrence Township in Mercer County. Use Cedarville 08311, Lawrence Township Cumberland County, Sayres Neck and specific employer names to reduce false matches.

Seasonal work: Agriculture and produce packing can add hiring during planting, harvest and packing seasons, while restaurant, recreation and event work may also vary by season.