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Town of Needham

www.needhamma.gov/

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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Student Intern, Accounting

Needham, Massachusetts

Town of Needham

Description The Town of Needham is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill a summer position as a Student Intern working in the Accounting Department. The ideal candidate is a college student actively seeking their degree in governmen...

Job Type Intern
Town of Needham

Seasonal Laborer/Trades Assistants, Public Works

Needham, Massachusetts

Town of Needham

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...

Job Type Temporary
Town of Needham

Seasonal Driver, Traveling Meals Program

Needham, Massachusetts

Town of Needham

Description The Town of Needham is seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Seasonal Driver for the Traveling Meals Program. Under the general supervision of the Traveling Meals Coordinator, the Seasonal Driver Traveling Meals ...

Job Type Temporary
Town of Needham

Crossing Guard

Needham, Massachusetts

Town of Needham

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...

Job Type Part Time
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