Jackson Jobs & Employment
Jackson Township has an unusually broad employment base for an Ocean County community. Local work spans municipal government, public schools, Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari, Hurricane Harbor, Savannah Sunset Resort, Jackson Premium Outlets, Adventure Crossing, healthcare, restaurants, construction, home services, professional offices and year-round neighborhood retail.
Because vacancies can open and close quickly, this page combines a clearly dated hiring snapshot with durable employment sectors and official public resources where current opportunities can be checked directly.
Jackson Employment at a Glance
61,000+residents supporting a large year-round local service economy
8 schoolscurrent K-12 district structure, plus a preschool annex
70 storesapproximately at Jackson Premium Outlets
Major seasonal employerSix Flags resort operations across theme park, safari, water park and lodging
Public-Sector Hiring Snapshot — August 23, 2026
Jackson Township's official employment portal currently shows a range of full-time, part-time and per-diem opportunities. These openings are time-sensitive and may close after this date.
Chief Financial OfficerFull-time municipal finance leadership position · open until filled.
Building Inspector / HHS Subcode OfficialFull-time Building Department position · open until filled.
Code Enforcement OfficerFull-time Code Enforcement position · open until filled.
Housing Inspector — Rental HousingFull-time inspection and enforcement position · open until filled.
Network Administrator — Police DepartmentFull-time technology position supporting Jackson Township Police systems · open until filled.
Plumbing InspectorFull-time Building Department inspection position · open until filled.
Plumbing Subcode OfficialFull-time Building Department position posted August 13, 2026 · open until filled.
Helping Hands Program CoordinatorPart-time position with Jackson's Commission for the Disabled · open until filled.
School Traffic GuardPer-diem township position · open until filled.
Always check the official posting: municipal openings can close, be extended or change requirements after this snapshot date. Jackson accepts applications only for positions that are officially posted.
Major Jackson Employment Sectors
Jackson Township GovernmentAdministration, finance, public works, construction/code, planning, recreation, senior services, public safety support, technology and other municipal functions.
Jackson School DistrictTeachers, paraprofessionals, substitutes, clerical staff, transportation, cafeteria, maintenance, technology, security and administrative work.
Six Flags Resort OperationsRide operations, admissions, guest services, food and beverage, retail, safety, entertainment, maintenance, safari, aquatics, hotel operations and seasonal events.
Retail & ShoppingJackson Premium Outlets plus County Line Road, Bennetts Mills and other centers support sales, stocking, management, fulfillment and customer-service jobs.
HealthcareJackson's medical campus and neighborhood practices support clinical, patient-service, imaging, pharmacy, rehabilitation, dental and office roles.
Hospitality & Food ServiceRestaurants, diners, kosher food businesses, campgrounds, Savannah Sunset Resort and visitor attractions support both year-round and seasonal work.
Construction & Skilled TradesJackson's large housing stock supports HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscaping, remodeling, automotive and building-service employment.
Sports & EntertainmentAdventure Crossing and local recreation facilities create operations, event, food-service, sports, maintenance and tournament-related work.
Six Flags, Wild Safari, Hurricane Harbor & Resort Jobs
Six Flags Great Adventure is one of Jackson's most distinctive employment anchors. Its Jackson career system currently shows more than a dozen openings, and the resort's seasonal hiring needs extend across the theme park, safari, water park and lodging operation.
Ride OperationsRide operators and attractions staff manage guest loading, safety procedures, queues and attraction operation.
Food & BeverageFood-service team members, restaurant servers, bartenders, supervisors and kitchen-support staff work throughout the resort.
Retail & WarehouseRetail supervisors, merchandise staff, warehouse clerks and warehouse team members support the park's large seasonal retail operation.
EntertainmentPerformers, character roles, makeup artists and entertainment technicians expand during Fright Fest and other seasonal events.
Maintenance & GroundsMechanics, landscapers, technicians and facilities staff support rides, vehicles, buildings and grounds.
Safety & SecuritySecurity, public-safety, front-gate and parking roles support high-volume visitor operations.
Hurricane HarborLifeguards, slide attendants, aquatics supervisors and guest-service roles operate during the water-park season.
Savannah Sunset ResortFront desk, guest services, housekeeping, food and beverage, maintenance and hospitality roles support the safari resort.
Good entry point: Six Flags' seasonal workforce can suit students, first-time workers, retirees seeking seasonal hours and people looking to build customer-service, hospitality or supervisory experience.
Jackson School District Employment
The Jackson School District uses an online application system for permanent positions and most substitute positions. The district's current eight-school K-12 structure plus preschool programming creates a broad mix of instructional and operational employment.
Teachers & SpecialistsClassroom teachers, special education, counselors, therapists, nurses and other certificated professionals.
Paraprofessionals & SupportInstructional aides, student-support positions and other school-based support roles.
SubstitutesSubstitute teachers, secretaries, paraprofessionals and other flexible district assignments can provide an entry point into school employment.
TransportationBus drivers, bus aides and transportation-support positions serve a large geographic school district.
Facilities & Food ServiceMaintenance, custodial, grounds, cafeteria and building-support jobs keep district operations running.
Technology & AdministrationInformation technology, clerical, finance, human resources and administrative functions support the district beyond the classroom.
Healthcare & Medical Employment
Jackson's healthcare footprint has grown substantially, led by the Health and Wellness Center at Jackson on South Cooks Bridge Road and a wide range of community medical, dental, rehabilitation, pharmacy and senior-care providers.
Medical CampusPrimary care, specialty services, imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, pharmacy and urgent care support both clinical and nonclinical positions.
Medical OfficesFront desk, patient access, medical assisting, billing, records, practice operations and clinical support can appear throughout Jackson.
Dental & RehabilitationJackson's many dental and rehabilitation practices create opportunities for licensed clinicians, assistants, technicians and office staff.
Senior CareAssisted-living and senior-service organizations support direct-care, food-service, activities, maintenance and administrative employment.
Regional HospitalsToms River, Brick, Lakewood and Freehold expand the healthcare job market for Jackson residents willing to commute.
Healthcare Support CareersHealthcare employment is not limited to clinicians; IT, records, scheduling, billing, environmental services, food service and facilities roles are also part of the regional market.
Retail, Restaurant & Customer-Service Work
Jackson Premium OutletsApproximately 70 stores create recurring sales, management, stocking, visual merchandising, security and seasonal retail opportunities.
County Line RoadSupermarkets, restaurants, healthcare, professional services and neighborhood shopping make this one of Jackson's deepest year-round employment corridors.
Bennetts MillsRetail, grocery, pet care, food service, dental, shipping, personal-care and other neighborhood employers serve western Jackson.
Food & DrinkJackson's diners, pizza restaurants, kosher dining, international food, coffee and specialty markets support counter, kitchen, service and management work.
Route 537Six Flags, Jackson Premium Outlets and Adventure Crossing create a visitor-driven employment corridor with strong weekend and seasonal demand.
Entry-Level OpportunitiesRetail, food service, recreation and attractions can provide first-job and part-time pathways for younger workers and people returning to work.
Skilled Trades, Construction & Property Services
Jackson's size, continued development and large housing inventory support steady demand for hands-on trades and property services.
ConstructionResidential construction, remodeling, framing, roofing, masonry, carpentry and general contracting.
Electrical, Plumbing & HVACLicensed trades, apprentices, service technicians and helpers serve homes, businesses and municipal facilities.
Landscaping & Tree WorkLarge residential lots and commercial properties create recurring landscaping, grounds and tree-service work.
AutomotiveRepair shops, collision centers, towing, parts stores and fleet operations support mechanics, technicians and customer-service roles.
Facilities & MaintenanceSchools, Six Flags, retail centers, healthcare and sports facilities need maintenance, custodial and building-operations staff.
Apprenticeship PathwaysHelpers and entry-level labor positions can lead toward licensed or skilled-trade careers with experience and formal training.
Part-Time, Seasonal & Flexible Work
Six FlagsLarge seasonal hiring cycles for spring, summer, Fright Fest and holiday operations.
RetailOutlet and neighborhood stores frequently use part-time, weekend and holiday staffing.
RestaurantsServers, hosts, counter staff, kitchen workers, delivery and shift-lead roles can offer flexible schedules.
Township RecreationSummer camp and recreation programs can create seasonal municipal employment.
SchoolsSubstitute teaching and support roles can provide flexible work during the school year.
Sports & EventsAdventure Crossing, tournaments and seasonal community events can create event-based operations and service work.
Ocean County & State Employment
Ocean County GovernmentThe county hires across finance, information technology, transportation, human services, public safety, facilities and other departments.
NJ Civil ServiceJackson Township and Ocean County employment can be affected by New Jersey Civil Service rules, examinations and title requirements.
State of New JerseyState government provides additional public-sector opportunities across administration, transportation, environmental, health and public-safety functions.
Regional CommutingJackson's I-195 access also puts Freehold, Mercer County, Lakewood, Toms River and parts of Monmouth County within the practical job market for many residents.
Ocean County One-Stop Career Center
Jackson residents can use the New Jersey Department of Labor's Ocean County One-Stop Career Center for in-person employment and training assistance.
Location1433 Hooper Avenue, Suite 214
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-286-5616
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-286-5616
HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., subject to state holiday and service changes.
Job Search AssistanceCareer counselors, job-search guidance, public computers and resource-room services.
Resume & Interview HelpResume assistance, interviewing support, Jersey Job Club workshops and re-employment guidance.
TrainingCareer navigation, training assistance, SkillUp NJ and other workforce-development resources.
Specialized ServicesPrograms for veterans, mature workers, youth, individuals with disabilities, displaced homemakers and other job seekers.
A Practical Jackson Job Search
1. Check Jackson TownshipStart with the municipal job portal for government, inspection, technology, recreation and public-service roles.
2. Check Jackson SchoolsUse the district's current application system for permanent, substitute, instructional and operations positions.
3. Search the Attraction CorridorSix Flags, Jackson Premium Outlets and Adventure Crossing create a major concentration of local jobs near Route 537.
4. Search 08527Use Jackson's ZIP code along with the town name when searching employer systems and general job boards.
5. Expand the RadiusAdd Lakewood, Freehold, Toms River, Brick and neighboring Monmouth County communities for a much larger commute-area market.
6. Tailor Every ApplicationMatch your resume to the exact posting, especially required licenses, certifications, technology, customer-service or supervisory experience.
Official Job & Career Resources
Jackson Township Job OpportunitiesOfficial municipal job postings, closing dates and online applications.
Jackson Township PersonnelEmployment policies, current openings, municipal application information and seasonal camp employment.
Jackson School District EmploymentOfficial district job postings and application instructions.
Ocean County CareersCurrent county job postings and application system.
New Jersey Civil Service JobsState, county, municipal and public-safety employment announcements.
NJ One-Stop Career CentersOfficial career-center locations, job-search support, training and workforce services.
NJ Career ServicesJob Source, SkillUp NJ, resume help, training resources and statewide career guidance.
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