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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - FULL TIME
The City of Northfield seeks to fill the position of Deputy Tax Collector to perform routine clerical and data processing work in the Tax Office, and to serve as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics. 35 HOURS PER WEEK. Two years experience in work related to accounting, general office practices and data processing, and excellent customer service skills required. Must have experience with accurately processing financial transactions, and posses a working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures and systems. Must have ability to perform arithmetic computations accurately and quickly, and be able to work under pressure and or with frequent interruptions. Salary range $28,974.40-$60k, based on experience. Interested candidates should submit employment application and resume, along with salary requirements, to the Office of the Municipal Clerk, 1600 Shore Road, Northfield, NJ 08225, or via email at scampbell@cityofnorthfield.org The City of Northfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline to apply August 1st.
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Employment Application

Summer Street Sweeping Planned July 27-Aug 7
The City of Northfield will be conducting street-sweeping services from July 27th through the August 7th midweek only. Please see schedule and map for full details.
Summer Street Sweeping Map and Plan

August Named Veterans Month
Inviting all Northfield Veterans to our August 11th Council meeting. Mayor and Council would like to thank you for your service. RSVP is not required but is recommended. Please see flyer for more information.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - PART TIME
City of Northfield is seeking a part time Housing Inspection Officer. Duties include administration and enforcement of terms and provisions of the City of Northfield Rental Registration Regulations, assistance with the enforcement of the City of Northfield Municipal Code, and laws promulgated by the NJ Division of Fire Safety, as related to rentals and resales of residential property. NJ DFS Fire Certification Required. One to two days per week. Salary range $16.00 to 35.00 per hour. Use link provided for job description.

Relevant experience preferred but not required - successful candidate must have valid NJ Driver's license, must be highly organized, self-directed, excellent oral and written communication skills, and must be proficient in MS Word and Excel

Interested candidates should contact Shannon Campbell at 609-641-2832 x 125. Deadline to apply July 22, 2026.

The City of Northfield is an equal opportunity employer.
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WHERE DO YOUR 2025 TAX DOLLARS GO?
In NJ, your property tax bill pays for local government, school and county expenses. The City of Northfield collects your property taxes, and distributes most of this money to the other entities. So where exactly does your money go? Please see the chart using the link provided. Roughly 29 cents of every dollar is retained by the City of Northfield for the purpose of providing all municipal services, including public safety, and the other 71 cents is sent to the local and regional schools, and to Atlantic County government, to fund the services they provide.
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH DISCLAIMER
The "Northfield Neighborhood Watch” and its members are independent of, not in any way officially or unofficially connected, affiliated or associated with, sponsored, authorized or endorsed by the City of Northfield, or any of its officers, elected officials, offices or departments including, but not limited to, the Common Council for the City of Northfield and/or the Northfield Police Department.