Current Employment Opportunities

The Town of Amherst has positions available. For more information, please check out the listings below.

Non-Town residents may be eligible for Town employment in certain positions – please contact the Town of Amherst Human Resources Department to find out if you may be eligible.

Application for Employment, Reference Release & Research Questionnaire

Forms should be mailed or delivered to:

Human Resources
5583 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-7025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)

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Engineering Department

• Maintenance Worker (Full Time) -


• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - A (Full Time) -


• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Trainee (Full Time) -


• Laborer - PT (Seasonal) - Applicants 18 years of age and older are needed to work as laborers.

Department of Information Technology

• Director of Information Technology and Records Management (Full Time) - The Town of Amherst, NY is seeking an experienced professional responsible for the oversight and management of the Town’s Department of Information Technology. Applications should be submitted by Friday, July 31st, 2026.

Police Department

• Automotive Mechanic (Full Time) -


• Computer Support Technician (Full Time) -


• Maintenance Worker (Full Time) -


• Public Safety Dispatcher (Full Time) -


• Female Police Matron (Part Time) - Applicants must be 18 years old, female and possess a valid New York State Driver's license. Must be available for afternoon, overnight and weekend hours. Must be able to work up to 19 hours a week and be required to pass a background check & medical exam

Senior Services

• File Clerk (Full Time) -


• Laborer (Full Time) - This position provides maintenance support within the department. Must be 18 years of age and have day and evening availability.

Youth and Recreation

• Laborer (Full Time) - This position provides maintenance support to any one of a number of facilities within the department. Must be 18 years of age and have evening and weekend availability.


• Building Attendant (Part Time) - Applicants 18 years of age and older are needed to supervise community rentals at various facilities. Positions open all year long.


• Child Care Staff (Part Time) - Applicants 18 years of age and older are needed to work in the Department’s afterschool childcare, recess camp and summer camp programs. Positions open all year long.


• Guest Services Staff (Part Time) - Applicants 18 years of age and older are needed to work at Guest Services at the Northtown Center at Amherst. Positions open all year long.


• Laborer (Part Time) - Applicants 18 years of age and older are needed to work as laborers.


• Skate Guards (Part Time) - Applicants 18 years of age and older are needed to work as skateguards at the Northtown Center at Amherst. Positions open all year long.


• Sports Instruction Staff (Part Time) - Applicants 18 years of age and older are needed to supervise various sports programs for youth and adults. Positions open all year long.


• Tennis Staff (Part Time) - Applicants 18 years of age and older are needed to teach tennis to youth and adults of all ages. Hours and locations vary. Positions open all year long.


• Lifeguard - PT (Seasonal) (Seasonal) - Applicants 16 years of age and older are needed to work at the Clearfield and North Forest pools. Positions open all year long.