Manahawkin Jobs & Employment
Manahawkin is one of Southern Ocean County's strongest employment centers. Stafford Township combines municipal government, two public-school systems, a regional hospital, Route 72 retail and restaurants, construction and home services, professional offices, marine businesses and seasonal Shore-related work.
NJTGO uses this employment guide for Manahawkin, Stafford Township, Beach Haven West and Ocean Acres, while also connecting job seekers with Ocean County and New Jersey career resources.
One Employment Guide for Stafford Township
ManahawkinThe civic, healthcare, education and commercial center, including Southern Ocean Medical Center, Southern Regional, Route 72, Route 9 and Township government.
Beach Haven WestWaterfront and lagoon neighborhoods supporting marine services, property maintenance, construction, hospitality and seasonal Shore employment.
Ocean AcresLarge inland residential community near western Route 72, Stafford Park, schools, childcare, healthcare and home-service employers.
Stafford TownshipMunicipal employment, recreation, public works, planning, public safety and other Township-wide roles are included in this guide.
Current NJTGO Job Listings
No active NJTGO Manahawkin/Stafford job advertisements are currently posted.
Employers may contact NJTGO about an eligible basic employer listing or paid job advertising. Job seekers should use the official live career portals below for current vacancies, deadlines and application requirements.
Ask About Posting a JobWhere Stafford Township Works
Healthcare HubSouthern Ocean Medical Center and surrounding medical practices anchor a major local employment sector
2 School SystemsStafford Township School District and Southern Regional both operate from Manahawkin
Route 72 Economyretail, restaurants, hospitality, automotive, professional services and regional shopping
Shore Gatewaymarine, property, hospitality and seasonal opportunities extend toward Long Beach Island
Major Employment Sectors
Stafford Township GovernmentAdministration, clerk services, finance, tax and assessment, construction, zoning, public works, recreation, water and sewer, emergency management and other municipal operations create public-sector career paths.
Police, Public Safety & Emergency ServicesStafford Township Police, emergency management, fire and related services support sworn, civilian, communications, internship and public-safety opportunities with position-specific requirements.
Stafford Township School DistrictThe K–6 district employs teachers, aides, substitutes, secretarial staff, transportation employees, custodial and facilities staff, food-service personnel, technology staff and administrators.
Southern Regional School DistrictThe grades 7–12 district in Manahawkin employs teachers, aides, transportation personnel, cafeteria staff, custodial and maintenance workers, coaches, administrators and student-support professionals.
Southern Ocean Medical CenterNursing, allied health, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, therapy, patient access, sterile processing, environmental services, administration and other hospital-support functions are major local employment categories.
Medical Offices & Outpatient CareRoute 72 and surrounding corridors include physician practices, imaging, rehabilitation, dental care, pharmacies, home care and other healthcare employers.
Retail, Grocery & Stafford ParkStafford Park, Route 72 shopping centers, supermarkets, warehouse clubs and specialty stores support customer service, stocking, pharmacy, management, loss-prevention and operations roles.
Restaurants, Hospitality & EventsManahawkin's restaurants, The Mainland complex, catering, lodging and seasonal events create kitchen, dining-room, guest-service, housekeeping, maintenance and event positions.
Construction & Home TradesElectricians, plumbers, HVAC companies, builders, landscapers, roofers, painters, dock and bulkhead contractors and property-maintenance firms serve Stafford's inland and waterfront neighborhoods.
Marine & Waterfront ServicesBeach Haven West and nearby bay communities support marina, boating, marine repair, dock, waterfront-construction and seasonal service work.
Professional & Office ServicesReal estate, insurance, banking, legal services, accounting, technology, title services and other professional offices provide administrative, technical and client-service positions.
Seasonal Shore EmploymentStafford's Route 72 gateway creates access to seasonal jobs in recreation, hospitality, restaurants, retail, property services and Long Beach Island businesses.
Official Manahawkin & Stafford Career Resources
Municipal, school and healthcare openings can change daily. These official resources are better for live vacancies than a static list of temporary openings.
Stafford Township Job Opportunities
Live Township employment portal for municipal and police-department categories when positions are available.
Stafford Township Employment Information
Municipal employment application and current job-opportunity information.
Stafford Township School District Human Resources
Official K–6 district Human Resources information, substitute guidance, staff resources and employment contacts.
Southern Regional School District Employment
Official current employment-opportunities page for the grades 7–12 regional district in Manahawkin.
Hackensack Meridian Health — Manahawkin Careers
Live Manahawkin job search covering Southern Ocean Medical Center and affiliated local healthcare services.
Healthcare Careers in Manahawkin
Southern Ocean Medical Center at 1140 Route 72 West is one of Stafford Township's largest employment anchors. The Hackensack Meridian Health career system regularly includes both licensed clinical roles and positions that do not require a nursing or physician credential.
Nursing & Clinical CareRegistered nursing, advanced practice, patient care, surgical services, cardiology and other direct-care specialties.
Allied HealthPhysical therapy, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, respiratory care, sterile processing and other technical healthcare careers.
Patient Access & AdministrationRegistration, scheduling, patient access, coordination, supervision and other healthcare-operations roles.
Hospital SupportEnvironmental services, food service, facilities, supply chain, transport and other functions that keep a hospital operating.
Use the live portal: Individual healthcare openings can fill or change quickly, so NJTGO links to the current Manahawkin career search rather than preserving a temporary vacancy list.
Ocean County & Public-Sector Employment
Ocean County Careers
Live Ocean County employment system covering administrative, clerical, finance, public safety, technology, transportation, parks and other departments.
New Jersey Civil Service Commission
Open-competitive announcements, state and local government opportunities, examinations and applicant resources.
Seasonal & Long Beach Island Gateway Work
Stafford Township's location at the Route 72 causeway creates a broader seasonal employment market than a typical mainland community.
Restaurants & HospitalityManahawkin and Long Beach Island employers frequently add kitchen, server, host, housekeeping and guest-service staffing ahead of summer.
Retail & GrocerySeasonal population growth increases demand at supermarkets, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, beach-supply retailers and other Route 72 businesses.
Recreation & EventsMunicipal recreation, summer programs, event operations and seasonal facilities can generate part-time or temporary opportunities.
Property & Marine ServicesBeach Haven West and Long Beach Island drive seasonal demand for landscaping, cleaning, property maintenance, marine repair, docks and waterfront services.
Apply early: Shore businesses may begin recruiting well before Memorial Day. Use current employer portals and verified contact information rather than relying on a job advertisement from a prior season.
Career, Training & Job-Search Support
Ocean One-Stop Career Center
1433 Hooper Avenue, Suite 214, Toms River. Current services include career counseling, resume and interview assistance, job training, workshops, public computers and specialized programs.
New Jersey Career Services
Job Source, career counseling, training, apprenticeship information, resume guidance and statewide employment support.
SkillUp NJ
Free online courses covering technology, business, customer service, project management, digital literacy and many other workplace skills.
Training & Apprenticeships
New Jersey resources for on-the-job training, registered apprenticeships, adult education and skill-building programs.
A Practical Stafford Township Job Search
Start with Manahawkin anchorsCheck Stafford Township, both school districts, Southern Ocean Medical Center, Route 72 employers and major shopping centers.
Match your transferable skillsCustomer service, records, scheduling, billing, technology, facilities, driving, administration, food service and trade skills transfer across several local sectors.
Use official live portalsGovernment, schools, healthcare systems and larger employers update their own hiring systems frequently. Apply through the legitimate current portal whenever possible.
Include seasonal workBefore summer, add restaurants, hospitality, recreation, retail, marine and Long Beach Island employers to your search.
Expand into Ocean CountyCounty government, Toms River, Barnegat, Lacey, Little Egg Harbor and other nearby communities can significantly increase the number of realistic opportunities.
Train for repeated requirementsUse One-Stop counseling, SkillUp NJ, apprenticeships or targeted certification when the same qualification repeatedly appears in jobs you want.
Employer Listings on NJTGO
Basic employer listing: An eligible basic job listing may include the employer name, job title, Manahawkin/Stafford location, employment type, brief factual description and employer contact information. It does not include a direct employer website or application link.
Paid job advertising: Paid options may include a direct application or employer website link, expanded job description, logo, featured placement, employer profile, Local Business Spotlight or Townwide Placement.
Job Search Safety
Never Pay for a JobLegitimate employers do not require applicants to buy gift cards, send cryptocurrency, pay a recruiter to release wages or return part of an overpayment.
Watch for Fake ChecksDo not deposit a check and then purchase equipment or send money to a supposed vendor. Fraudulent checks can appear to clear before being reversed.
Verify the EmployerConfirm the organization independently using an official employer website, government source, published business number or other reliable information.
Protect Sensitive InformationDo not provide bank-login credentials, PINs, verification codes or unnecessary identity documents early in the recruiting process.
Be Careful with Remote RecruitingUnexpected text-only interviews, urgent offers without normal screening and requests to communicate only through messaging apps can be warning signs.
Use Official Application ChannelsFor government, schools, hospitals and major employers, use the organization's current hiring portal rather than an unverified link sent by a stranger.
Job Advertisements NJTGO Will Not Publish
- Jobs requiring applicants to pay money, purchase gift cards or transfer cryptocurrency
- Work involving illegal goods, services or activity
- Discriminatory employment advertisements that violate applicable law
- Misleading income guarantees or deceptive business-opportunity claims
- Pyramid schemes, chain-recruiting schemes or disguised investment solicitations
- Adult sexual-service recruitment
- Listings requesting excessive sensitive personal or financial information before legitimate hiring steps
- Employers or recruiters that cannot be reasonably identified or verified
Hiring in Manahawkin or Stafford Township?
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