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Be a part of the City you love!

Join us at the City of Jackson to discover the delight and reward of working for a lively, hard-working, vibrant city with the charm and warmth of a quaint town to enjoy the satisfaction of performing work that helps make Jackson a great place to live, work, and play.  

The City of Jackson is a vibrant, diverse community located in mid-Michigan. Founded in 1829, we are proud of our rich history and forward momentum. Jackson boasts a booming downtown that continues to attract new businesses and residents, tree-lined neighborhoods with affordable housing, and a growing parks system that enhances resident quality of life. Energy, health care, manufacturing, education and retail industries contribute to a robust local economy. Excellent local schools, which feature new facilities, are great assets to the city. Located along major highways, Jackson is quickly connected to other Michigan metro areas. We welcome all to participate in Jackson’s growth so we can build an inclusive community that helps everyone thrive. 

The City of Jackson has full time, part time, temporary and seasonal job opportunities when available.

Complete an Application

Welcome to the application process for the City of Jackson

Step 1. Click to apply to job posting by visiting the link of the job opportunity of interest below. 

Step 2. Complete and sign the City of Jackson job application packet in addition to any submission of a resume or cover letter when completing step one. You can find the job application packet by either clicking on the link listed in step two or within the top left directory list. Once submitted, the application packet will be sent directly to the Personnel office. 


Employment Opportunities

Check out our latest job Postings


Below is a list of the current openings with the City of Jackson. Click on the job title to learn more about the opening.

You may also follow the City's official Facebook page to get updates on when a new jobs are published. 

If you have trouble visiting the list of opportunities below, visit our Careers Website.

THE CITY OF JACKSON WILL PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO QUALIFIED PERSONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, AGE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, FAMILY MEDICAL HISTORY AND GENETIC INFORMATION, DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, HEIGHT, OR WEIGHT AS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

IF YOU NEED ANY ACCOMMODATIONS TO ALLOW YOU TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION AND/OR SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE INFORM THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT STAFF REGARDING YOUR NEEDS.

Equity in Jackson

Together we are stronger than ever.

 

The City of Jackson is committed to providing an equitable workplace for everyone. The Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was founded in 2020 to make sure equity is a core element of our City government. 

The City of Jackson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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