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Employment with us...

We offer one of the best places to live and work, a competitive salary, and one of the richest benefits packages available in our region. Applying for a full-time, permanent position? Then see the current pay plan (PDF) as well as a summary of benefits (PDF) that would be available to you!  

Carrboro is full of small-town charm coupled with a diverse and energetic culture. People from all over the country attend our annual Carrboro Film and Music Festivals. In addition, the Town hosts a Poetry Weekend, Fourth of July Festival, Christmas Parade, and our unique Carrboro Day. Carrboro is renowned for its music scene, variety of dining options, and the Carrboro Farmer’s Market.

Carrboro is dedicated to being a pedestrian and bike-friendly town. Walk or bike to the many restaurants, retail shops, and services downtown, or take advantage of our fare-free buses. Carrboro also prides itself on diversity and inclusiveness. The town employees are dedicated to providing the highest level of service for everyone who lives, works, and plays here.

Please note that Carrboro has adopted a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy for all employees.  Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered.

If you qualify for one of our open positions, please apply.  THANK YOU!

To view job openings with Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) visit www.owasa.org.

Job Openings

Fire Chief  

Town Hall | Carrboro, NC
Fire-Rescue
Rate of Pay: $96,929 - $118,254
Details: Open until filled. Submittal of a cover letter, resume, and detailed completion of application is required.

Summer Camp Counselor  

Century Center | Carrboro, NC
Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources
Details: Pay Rate: $15.85 per hour. Open until filled.

Firefighter/Relief Driver  

Town Hall | Carrboro, NC
Fire-Rescue
Rate of Pay: $42,290 - $51,594
Details: Submittal of any earned firefighter certifications and detailed completion of Town application is required. Application period has been extended to April 5, 2023. Please see job details for more information.

Planner/Zoning Development Specialist  

Town Hall | Carrboro, NC
Planning, Zoning & Inspections
Rate of Pay: $56,673 - $69,140
Details: Submittal of a cover letter, resume, and detailed completion of Town application is required.

Transportation Planner  

Town Hall | Carrboro, NC
Planning, Zoning & Inspections
Rate of Pay: $59,506 - $72,597
Details: Submittal of a cover letter, resume, and detailed completion of Town application is required. Reporting, outreach/engagement responsibilities necessitate attending evening meetings regularly as well as other events and activities either earlier or later than normal on weekdays and periodically on weekends. Note: This is a re-post of this position. Previous applicants are still under review and do not need to reapply.

Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Director  

Century Center | Carrboro, NC
Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources
Rate of Pay: $92,314 - $112,623
Details: Open until filled. First review of resumes occurs on February 22, 2023. Submittal of a cover letter, resume, and detailed completion of application is required.

Youth Baseball Umpire  

Century Center | Carrboro, NC
Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources
Details: Pay Rate: $35.00 - $45.00 per game. Open until filled.

Maintenance/Construction Worker I-III  

Public Works | Carrboro, NC
Public Works
Details: Open until filled.

Public Works Director  

Public Works | Carrboro, NC
Public Works
Rate of Pay: $101,776 - $124,166
Details: Open until filled. Submittal of a cover letter, resume, and detailed completion of application is required.

Police Officer  

Century Center | Carrboro, NC
Police
Rate of Pay: $51,404 - $62,712

Facilities Administrator  

Century Center | Carrboro, NC
Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources
Rate of Pay: $62,481 - $76,227
Details: Open until filled. Submittal of a cover letter, resume, and detailed completion of Town application is required. Individuals are required to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends to meet position requirements.

Solid Waste Equipment Operator I  

Public Works | Carrboro, NC
Public Works
Rate of Pay: $33,135 - $40,425
Details: Open until filled.