Town of Needham
The Town of Needham is located on rocky uplands within a loop of the Charles River in Eastern Massachusetts. The town is bordered by Wellesley on the west and northwest, Newton on the north and northeast, the West Roxbury section of Boston on the east, Dedham on the southeast and south, and Westwood and Dover on the south. Needham is ten miles southwest of Boston, twenty-nine miles east of Worcester, and about 208 miles from New York City. Needham is situated in the greater Boston area, which has excellent rail, air, and highway facilities. Principal highways are State Routes 128 (the inner belt around Boston) and 135, and Interstate Route 95, which shares the same roadway as State Route 128. Commuter rail service is available via four stations to Back Bay Station and South Station in Boston. Needham is a member of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which provides fixed bus route service between Needham Junction and Watertown Square
As a Town of Needham employee, you are offered a rewarding career-opportunity serving the Needham community, a thriving and growing town of approximately 32,000 residents and a diverse commercial tax base. The municipality has a Representative Town Meeting form of government, with a 5-member elected Select Board who appoints a Town Manger to serve as the Chief Executive Officer. The Town of Needham is a professionally run organization that is committed to creating an inclusive culture where employees can perform at the highest levels. Town departments include public works, police, fire, library, public health, park & recreation, aging services, youth and family services, treasury, tax collection, tax assessing, finance, IT, Human Resources and more! Our employees are dedicated to their work and rely on each other as a team to ensure that Needham remains a place, where engaged and committed people want to live, work and play.
In addition to a competitive salary, the total offer will feature a compressive benefits package, including:
• Flexible Work Options
• “Summer Hours” with early release Fridays
• Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account with an Eligible Health Insurance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance Coverage
• Retirement Plan: Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan (mandatory participation)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, Pre-tax or Roth (voluntary participation)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Vacation Leave
• Employer Paid Non-Occupational Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Paid Professional Development Opportunities
• Highly Supportive of Participation in Professional Associations
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health, financial education, legal referrals, and much more
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Needham, Massachusetts
Description The Town of Needham is seeking passionate candidates to fill the position of Conservation Specialist within the Planning and Community Development Department. Under the general supervision of the Director of Conservation, the Co...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Administrative Specialist, Public Works
Needham, Massachusetts
Description The Town of Needham is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Administrative Specialist with the Department of Public Works. Under the general supervision of the DPW Administration Analyst, the Administrative Specialis...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Part-Time Recording Secretary, Various Committees
Needham, Massachusetts
Description The Town of Needham is seeking an energetic and engaged individual for the position of Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary will take minutes for the Select Board's ad hoc committees (between one and three in total at an...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Administrative Assistant, Park and Recreation/Health and Human Services
Needham, Massachusetts
Description Are you looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits? The Town of Needham seeks applicants for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. Under the general direction of the Director of Park and Recreation and ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Part-Time CPR Instructor, Public Health
Needham, Massachusetts
Description The Town of Needham is seeking passionate individuals to fill the part-time position of CPR Instructor within the Health & Human Services Department. To be considered, you must be a certified (active and in good standing) Cardio...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Public Works Technician, Water, Sewer, Drains
Needham, Massachusetts
Description The Town of Needham is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Public Works Technician within the Water, Sewer, Drains division of the Department of Public Works. The Public Work Technician performs primaril...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Seasonal Laborer/Trades Assistants, Public Works
Needham, Massachusetts
Description The Department of Public Work (DPW) is pleased to offer seasonal employment opportunities, completing meaningful work in the community while also providing support to the Department's operational functions. The DPW supports a wi...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
Administrative/Office Support Specialist, SHINE Program
Needham, Massachusetts
Description The Town of Needham is seeking passionate individuals to fill the part-time position of Administrative/Office Support Specialist with the Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) Program. The individual in this rol...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Needham, Massachusetts
Description The Town of Needham is seeking qualified applicants to fill the full-time position of Custodian. Under the general guidance of the Senior Custodian, the Custodian will perform a variety of custodial duties in support of the main...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Needham, Massachusetts
Description Image of Traffic Supervisors The Town of Needham is seeking qualified individuals to fill multiple part-time Crossing Guard (Traffic Supervisor) roles. Reporting to the Police Department's Community Service Officer, the Crossing...
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| Job Type | Part Time |