Jackson County, NC Jobs

8 open positions

8 current openings at Jackson County, NC across 5 departments. Listed pay $13–$15/hr · $34k–$62k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Foreign Language Interpreter II

Jackson County, NC · Health · Closes Oct 12

Sylva Permanent, full-time $41,128.48 Annually

of Foreign Language Interpreter II is to provide direct interpreting services, specifically assigned to non-English, Spanish-speaking clients facilitate and allow all communication necessary for day to day deliveries of…

Spanish/English interpretationMedical terminologyRecord keepingOffice equipment
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Social Worker IAT - Investigations

Jackson County, NC · Social Services · Closes Oct 16

Sylva Full-time $35,528.33 - $49,991.93 Annually

This position investigates reports of child abuse and neglect and provides services to families where needs have been identified.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Administrative Assistant II - Office Manager

Jackson County, NC · Health · Closes Oct 16

Sylva Permanent, full-time $41,128.48 Annually

The primary purpose of this position is to perform personnel functions of the Jackson County Department of Public Health relating to all health department staff and accreditation requirements in cooperation with the…

office techniqueseffective communication techniquessupervisory practicespolicy and procedural guidelines
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Income Maintenance Caseworker II (Food and Nutrition)

Jackson County, NC · Social Services · Closes Oct 23

Sylva Full-time $33,836.51 - $37,304.75 Annually

The primary purpose of this position is to determine eligibility for Food and Nutrition programs which includes intake, processing, and maintenance of cases in the Food and Nutrition Services unit.

NCFAST
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Detention Officer

Jackson County, NC · Jail Operations · Closes Oct 30

Sylva Permanent, full-time $43,184.91 Annually

This position ensures that all inmates are secured, and medical needs are met.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Code Inspector I or II

Jackson County, NC · Code Enforcement · Closes Oct 30

Sylva Permanent, full-time $41,128.48 - $61,665.82 Annually

The purpose of this position is to enforce all applicable building codes and ordinances.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Lifeguard - Temporary, Part-Time

Jackson County, NC · Recreation-6128 · Closes Nov 13

Cullowhee Part-time $13.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Monitor pool activities to ensure the safety of staff, participants and the public at county-staffed aquatic facilities of the Cullowhee Recreation Center and the Sylva Municipal Pool.

First AidCPRAEDPool maintenance
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Lifeguard

Jackson County, NC · Recreation-6128 · Closes Nov 20

Cullowhee Permanent, full-time $35,528.33 Annually

Monitor pool activities to ensure the safety of staff, participants, and the public in and around the county’s aquatic facilities.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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About Jackson County, NC jobs

Jackson County, NC has 8 open positions, mostly in Sylva and Cullowhee. Openings include Foreign Language Interpreter II, Social Worker IAT - Investigations and Administrative Assistant II - Office Manager. The departments hiring most are Health, Social Services and Recreation-6128. Typical posted pay is $36k–$43k/yr or $13–$15/hr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Code Inspector I or IISylva
$41k–$62k/yr
Social Worker IAT - InvestigationsSylva
$36k–$50k/yr
Detention OfficerSylva
$43k/yr
Foreign Language Interpreter IISylva
$41k/yr
Administrative Assistant II - Office ManagerSylva
$41k/yr
Income Maintenance Caseworker II (Food and Nutrition)Sylva
$34k–$37k/yr
LifeguardCullowhee
$36k/yr
Lifeguard - Temporary, Part-TimeCullowhee
$13–$15/hr

Openings by department

Health
2
Social Services
2
Recreation-6128
2
Jail Operations
1
Code Enforcement
1

Jackson County, NC Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does Jackson County have open?

Jackson County, NC has 8 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which Jackson County departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are Health, Social Services, Recreation-6128, Jail Operations, Code Enforcement.

What does Jackson County pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $13–$15/hr · $34k–$62k/yr.

Which Jackson County jobs close soon?

3 openings close within the next 7 days.