Employment Opportunities

Located in the foothills region of North Carolina, Alexander County is primarily rural in nature. Bordered by the Brushy Mountains to the north and the Catawba River to the south, residents can enjoy a quiet, more isolated area in the country or a more urban setting with lakeside living. The County is rich with history and demographically distinguished by a small town and several rural communities. Alexander County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, serving four-year terms, with a general operating budget of $43 million and approximately 700 employees. The County offers a wide range of training opportunities, a supportive work culture, and an excellent benefits package.

Below is a list of current job openings. Click on the job title for a complete description of each position.

Position Titles

Closing Date

Solid Waste Site Attendant

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

January 28th, 2022

Animal Control Officer

January 28th, 2022

Director – Social Services

January 26th, 2022

IMCW II Universal Worker (Family & Children Medicaid) – Two Positions

January 25th, 2022

Pretrial Release Program & RRS – Assistant Director (Full-time)

January 25th, 2022

Public Information Assistant V – Full-Time

January 24th, 2022

Social Worker III – I/A CPS

Animal Care Technician – Part-Time – No Benefits

Telecommunicator – Part-Time – No Benefits

Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Part Time with Benefits – 32 hrs wkly

Applications may be filed online at the link provided or by mail. In order to be considered, you will need to fully complete an application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Cover letters/resumes are welcome, but cannot be substituted in lieu of a complete application.

Pre-employment screens are required following a conditional offer of employment. Alexander County is an equal opportunity employer.