Grand Haven Township

Office hours: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 -11:30 a.m.

Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

We are Grand Haven Charter Township

We are a beautiful, thriving community of over 19,000 residents, located in Northwest Ottawa County where our residents and visitors can find miles of pristine beaches, towering sand dunes and breathtaking sunsets along the shores of Lake Michigan. Our clean and safe community values a family-centered atmosphere; we also offer vibrant parks, world-class schools, as well as an appreciation of the arts and healthy lifestyles. Our community is a place where agri-businesses and industry seek to locate, bringing with them more opportunities for growth.

We are an organization that values trust and mutual respect. Our staff members are empowered to make decisions and create positive change. We are committed to continuous improvement through the use of technology and collaboration with our customers, peers, and neighbors. We know our past, and we learn from it so that we can grow together as a community.

Grand Haven Charter Township is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of religion, race, sex, color, national origin, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law in employment or the provision of services.

Grand Haven Charter Township is accepting applications for the following positions:

Part Time Firefighter – Fire and Rescue

How to Apply:

Send an application, cover letter and resume to: ksherwood@ghtmi.gov. Any questions can be directed to Karen Sherwood, Human Resources Director, at 616.604.6309.

Application deadline: Until Filled

Zoning Board of Appeals - Member

How to Apply:

  • Send a “Committee Appointment Application” and provide a letter of interest to
    ksherwood@ght.org. Please label the subject line: “ZBA Committee”
    • Applications may be obtained from the Grand Haven Township Administrative Offices or from our website at http://www.ght.org/departments/human-resources/
  • Direct any questions to Karen Sherwood, Human Resources Director, at 616.604.6309.
  • Application deadline: Open until filled

 

Application for Committee Appointment

How to Apply:

Send an application, cover letter and resume to: ksherwood@ghtmi.gov. Any questions can be directed to Karen Sherwood, Human Resources Director, at 616.604.6309.

Application for Employment

How to Apply:

Send an application, cover letter and resume to: ksherwood@ghtmi.gov. Any questions can be directed to Karen Sherwood, Human Resources Director, at 616.604.6309.

Contact Information

Superintendent/Manager, William Cargo

Phone: (616) 604-6324

Asst. Manager/HR Director, Karen Sherwood

Phone: (616) 604-6309