Employment Opportunities

City of Beacon Boards and Committees Volunteers

There are several boards and committees in the City of Beacon that advise the Mayor and City Council in a variety of municipal matters. To view information and vacancies on each Board and Committee, visit the City of Beacon Boards and Committees page. You can submit an application at anytime; if no vacancy currently exists, the City will keep your application on file. Apply here.

Recreation Department Summer Employment

Who: City of Beacon Recreation
What: Hiring Enthusiastic People
When: Ongoing
Where: 23 West Center Street, Beacon, NY
How: Stop by the Recreation Center or download one of the following applications;

After School Employment Application (.pdf)

After School hours of employment are 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday when school is in session. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age & pass a criminal background check. If you have any questions, please call: 845-765-2470.

Animal Control Officer (part-time)

The City of Beacon seeks a well-qualified, dependable individual to serve as its part-time Animal Control Officer. Applicant must have availability during the day. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, six (6) months of full-time, paid or volunteer work experience caring for animals in a commercial, governmental or non-profit organization and possession of a valid New York State driver license are required.  The position will work on an as-needed basis.  The pay will be $20.00 per hour for each hour worked.  Beacon residency is preferred.  Please direct your inquiries and/or resume to:  Amanda Caputo, Deputy City Clerk, City of Beacon, One Municipal Plaza, Suite One, Beacon, New York 12508.  Beacon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications may be found at the following: http://www.cityofbeacon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/HR-Employment-Application.pdf

You may also wish to visit Dutchess County Human Resources for a listing of positions available throughout the county.

EEO Policy Statement

The City of Beacon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The City of Beacon complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the City has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Beacon expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the City of Beacon’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.