Township
Scotch Plains municipal employment
As of September 2026, the township employment page lists a full-time Recreation Leader opening, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
Jobs in Scotch Plains
Current local job-search resources for municipal, school, recreation, health, retail, dining and service employment in Scotch Plains.
Current public-sector opportunities
Recreation
Seasonal / part-time recreation work
The Recreation Department posts seasonal opportunities separately. The 2026–27 winter youth basketball staffing cycle lists an October 15, 2026 application deadline.
Where local hiring happens
Scotch Plains–Fanwood Public Schools
The shared school district is one of the area’s largest public employers. Check the district’s current employment portal for instructional, support, transportation, facilities and administrative roles.
Route 22 corridor
Retail, food service, automotive, medical and customer-service employers are concentrated along Route 22. Apply through each employer’s official hiring channel and verify that the location is actually Scotch Plains.
Downtown / Park Avenue
Independent restaurants, cafés, salons, professional offices and shops can create part-time and full-time openings that may be posted in-store or through employer hiring platforms.
Health & wellness
Dental, eye-care, physical therapy, chiropractic, veterinary and urgent-care practices may hire front-desk, clinical-support, billing and office staff.
Trades & home services
Local plumbing, HVAC, electrical and automotive companies may hire technicians, helpers, dispatchers and office staff.
Union County and New Jersey
For broader public-sector searches, include Union County and New Jersey Civil Service opportunities in addition to township jobs.
Job-search checklist
- Verify the employer and location before sharing sensitive personal information.
- Do not pay an employer to receive a job offer, interview or required equipment shipment.
- For municipal and school jobs, use official government or district application links.
- For local businesses, tailor your résumé to the actual role instead of sending the same generic version everywhere.
- Check application deadlines and required certifications before applying.
Employment information checked September 2026. Openings can close at any time; use the linked official employer pages for the live status.
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