Municipal Job Openings

Aim maintains the following list of municipal job openings as a resource for our members. Here you’ll find the latest job postings from municipalities across the state. In addition to learning about job growth, economic development, and quality of life, you may find that the postings can also provide networking opportunities.

To request that a job posting be added or removed, please contact Erin Jamison-Koenig at ejamisonkoenig@aimindiana.org or 317-237-6200 x 228.

Communications Coordinator, Town of Clarksville

The Town of Clarksville is seeking a Communications Coordinator to be responsible for the handling of all public and media relations and works to improve public perception of the town. This includes developing promotional strategies for town projects, directing marketing and communication strategies, and ensuring that information released is consistent with strategy at large.

Job Posting
Posting Date: February 5
Closing Date: February 21

Assistant Director of Planning, Town of McCordsville

McCordsville is seeking an Assistant Director of Planning. The Assistant Director will be tasked with a variety of planning and zoning duties supporting the functions of the Planning & Building Department. The position will be responsible for processing current planning/zoning projects, participating in and sometimes managing planning studies and other long-range planning efforts, as well as making reports and recommendations to various Town Boards/Commissions. The Assistant Director will be a primary point of contact for developers, businesses, residents, and others doing business with the Planning & Building Department.

Job Description
Posting Date: February 4
Closing Date: Until Filled

Town Manager, Town of Cedar Lake

The Town of Cedar Lake is accepting applications for the position of Town Manager. The goal of the Town Manager’s job position is to manage and oversee the daily operation of the Town Government. The position is responsible for establishing, undertaking, and successfully completing policies and processes that ensure effective Town government administration. The Town Manager shall develop and manage robust communication channels for all staff and residents.

In a growing and developing community like Cedar Lake, the role of the Town Manager extends into the Building and Planning Department, where proper planning and infrastructure improvements must be addressed daily. In addition, the Town Manager’s duties include assistance with the preparation and administration of the annual Town budget, all human resources functions, providing specialized advice to the Town Council, serving as the administrative head of the Town Government, and oversight the Town’s projects.

Job Posting
Online Application
Posting Date: January 29
Closing Date: Until Filled

Planner I, City of Elkhart

The City of Elkhart is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planner I to join the Development Services team. The role involves ensuring compliance with zoning ordinances, leading technical reviews, and collaborating with various departments on planning and zoning initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a background in urban planning, strong analytical skills, and a passion for community development.

Job Posting
Online Application
Posting Date: January 29
Closing Date: Until Filled

Traffic Engineer, Engineering Department, City of Bloomington

The City of Bloomington’s Engineering Department is hiring for a new position, Traffic Engineer. The person in this role will have an opportunity to help shape our team and the community as they guide a citywide signal retiming project and smart traffic signal system evaluation; development of a high-frequency east/west crosstown transit route; execution of major corridor studies; and, implementation of the City’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan.

Job Posting
Posting Date: January 15
Closing Date: Until Filled

Planning Director, City of Michigan City

Michigan City is accepting applications for Planning Director to manage the Planning and Inspection Department and, as the Director, will be responsible for developing and administering comprehensive plans and programs for utilization of land and physical facilities of the city. Duties include supervision of direct reports; conferring with city administration and other stakeholders to develop long-range plans and technical studies for growth and development of the City; recommending revisions to zoning, subdivision and building ordinances as needed; compiling and analyzing data on economic, social and physical factors affecting land use and preparing requisitions graphic and narrative reports on data; and identifying issues affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities and housing and transportation and recommending measures to control and guide community development and renewal. The Director will also be responsible for implementing department goals, objectives, policies and priorities and administering the department’s budget.

Notice of Job Opening
Posting Date: January 14
Closing Date: Until Filled

Director of Public Works, City of Michigan City

Michigan City is seeking a Director of Public Works to lead the Public Works Department and, as the Director, will manage and oversee various departments including Planning, Engineering and Central Services. The Public Works Director will also serve as the General Manager of the Sanitary District. The position reports directly to the Mayor of Michigan City.

Duties include supervision of direct reports; developing and implementing department goals, objectives, policies and priorities; identifying Capital Improvement project requirements and administering the department’s budget. The Director will assist the administration in developing a sustainable maintenance program for public improvements as well as establishing a Capital Improvement Plan for the city’s Sanitary District.

Notice of Job Opening
Posting Date: January 14
Closing Date: Until Filled

Town Manager, Town of Winona Lake

Winona Lake is accepting applications for Town Manager. Under the direction and authority of the Town Council, the manager is responsible for day-to-day operations. Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities and functions of the various town offices, departments, and boards in implementing the requirements of town ordinances and the policies of the Town Council as described and or limited by Indiana Code and or employment contract. The position requires availability during numerous meetings and to respond to issues and problems outside of normal business hours in addition to availability during normal office hours, therefore the position is always considered “on call”.

Job Description & Posting
Posting Date: December 4
Closing Date: Until Filled

Wastewater Operator, Town of Huntertown

Huntertown is seeking a Wastewater Operator to efficiently run Huntertown’s Wastewater Treatment facility and meet the effluent limitations as set forth in the Town’s NPDES permit with the State of Indiana. Responsibilities may extend to after-work hours, which include nights, weekends, and holidays and directed by the Town.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to being responsible for meeting all requirements of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as other regulatory bodies and state administrative codes pertaining to the safe operations of wastewater utilities; ensuring the proper operation, maintenance, management, and supervision of the Huntertown Wastewater Treatment Plant; being responsible for developing the annual operating budget in conjunction with the Huntertown Clerk-Treasurer and Town Manager, as well as SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and forms required for proper plant operations, and maintain such documents annually; and completing administrative duties including attending meetings, reviewing reports, completing various reports, answering inquiries, participating in budget reviewing, etc., as needed.

Please submit a resume and any supplemental application materials to the Huntertown Town Manager at TownManager@Huntertown.in.gov, or deliver your application to Huntertown Town Hall, located at 15617 Lima Road, PO Box 95, Huntertown, Indiana, 46748

Position Description
Posting Date: December 3
Closing Date: Until Filled