Job search takes patience these days, and if your journey has felt like one long slog, you’re not imagining it. But a slow-hire market doesn’t mean a quiet one. New Jersey’s employers are still hiring, building teams, and looking for people who don’t give up when the first few doors don’t open.
This week’s Jersey Digs Job Board roundup has a bit of that spirit built in. Montclair Township is creating a brand-new department from scratch and needs someone to lead it from the ground up, Merck is hiring a Director to bring order to the company’s sprawling customer data, and Forbes needs an infrastructure leader to keep a 140-million-reader media brand running smoothly behind the scenes. None of these are easy jobs, but they’re the kind of opportunities that reward persistence and grit.
So if your search feels slow right now, consider this your reminder that the right fit is still out there, and sometimes it shows up in a brand-new department, a growing leasing team, or a role nobody’s filled before.
Director of Housing Services – Montclair Township, Montclair
Montclair is hiring its first-ever Director of Housing Services to lead a brand-new department unifying affordable housing, rent control, Section 8 operations, code enforcement, and homeless services under one roof. It’s an exciting opportunity for a visionary to build something from the ground up, shaping housing policy for a township navigating New Jersey’s complex affordable housing landscape.
The salary range is $96,276 – $155,029, per the job posting. See the full listing here.
Director, Commercial Data, Animal Health – Merck, Rahway
Merck is searching for a Director to lead business strategy for Customer Master Data Management, translating commercial priorities into the data standards that keep the company’s customer information trustworthy and usable. It’s a senior leadership role connecting data, strategy, and compliance across a global commercial organization, with real influence over how effectively the business runs.
According to the posting, the salary range is $190,800 – $300,300, plus eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentives. See the full listing here.
Manager, Infrastructure – Forbes, Jersey City
Forbes is on the hunt for a Manager, Infrastructure to lead the technology systems that keep its global operation running, from identity management to cloud infrastructure to email security. This is a position that combines hands-on technical leadership with people management. THe right candidate will have direct responsibility for the reliability and security behind a media brand reaching more than 140 million people every month.
The salary range is $135,000 – $145,000, according to the job listing. See the full posting here.
VP, Counsel – Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, Newark
HBSE is hiring a VP, Counsel to provide in-house legal support for Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia 76ers, drafting and negotiating everything from event licenses to construction agreements. It’s a high-trust legal role at the center of a major sports and entertainment operation, with the chance to shape policy and risk management across one of New Jersey’s most visible venues.
Per the posting, the salary range is $200,000–$240,000, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. See the full listing here.
VP, Strategy Director – Jack Morton Worldwide, Dayton
Jack Morton is looking for a VP, Strategy Director to turn bold ideas into meaningful connections for its automotive, beauty retail, and financial services portfolio, shaping brand experiences for major clients and CMOs. It’s a senior strategy role for someone who can move fluidly between research, insight, and creative direction, with real influence over how leading brands connect with their audiences.
The annual salary was not listed in the posting. See the full listing here.
Senior Recipe Formulation Specialist – Nestlé, Bridgewater
Nestlé Health Science is hiring a Senior Recipe Formulation Specialist to lead recipe development for its infant, toddler, and all-family product portfolios, making sure every formulation is compliant, safe, and ready for market. It’s detailed, science-driven work with the chance to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.
The posted annual salary range is $88,933 – $132,831 with eligibility for a 7% bonus. See the full listing here.
Maintenance Manager, Lease Up – Bozzuto, Watchung
Bozzuto is scouting for a Maintenance Manager to oversee the technical operations of a lease-up property in Watchung, leading a team through HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and apartment turnover work. It’s a hands-on leadership role where attention to detail directly shapes the resident experience, from the first tour to the day-to-day upkeep that keeps a community running smoothly.
The salary range is $85,000 – $90,000, per the posting. See the full listing here.
Leasing Manager – Kushner, Eatontown
Kushner is recruiting a Leasing Manager to lead a team in Eatontown, driving marketing initiatives and ensuring a first-class experience for all prospective and current residents. This is a job built for someone ready to coach a team, sharpen strategy, and turn daily hustle into real results for a growing residential community.
Salary was not listed in the posting. See the full listing here.
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