Employment Opportunities

As an employee of Barnstable County, you are offered a great career opportunity. In addition, if applicable, The County’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits including:

• 75% county paid Health and Dental Insurance premiums with incentive-based wellness programs
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low cost basic GROUP LIFE INSURANCE and Voluntary life insurance
• AFLAC Benefits
• Barnstable County Pension Plan and optional voluntary Deferred Compensation 457(b) plans
• 15 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee at colleges and universities
• Short-Term and Short Term/Long Term Disability participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities

Thank you for your interest in joining the County of Barnstable.  Barnstable County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Below are the current employment opportunities available within the County. 

Please SELECT ONE format for submitting your application to avoid processing duplicates. Faxed resumes are not accepted.

1. SUBMIT ONLINE – Navigate to the desired job listing below and click on the corresponding link to apply for the applicable position. You may also use this Barnstable County Employment Application link to apply. You will be directed to the Application form in DocuSign where you will also have options to upload your resume and cover letter.
2. DOWNLOAD  the fillable APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT and (along with any additional documents, such as resume and cover letter) email to humanresources@capecod.gov or mail to: Barnstable County Human Resources, PO Box 427 Barnstable, MA 02630.

You will receive a reply acknowledging receipt of your application. 

The County reserves the right to modify the application deadline. After the deadline, all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application. 

If you are interested in an internship at Barnstable County, please complete an application. We accept internship applications on a rolling basis.

• View Barnstable County Internship Application here
• View On Roads to Opportunities Manual here

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS

CAPE COD COMMISSION INTERN – Paid Internship at $20 per hour, up to 37.5 hours per week, up to 13 weeks 

Assists in developing an inventory of outdoor recreation assets across Cape Cod. Attends outdoor recreation planning meetings and visits outdoor recreation sites to collect information on site offerings and amenities. Locates and reviews outdoor recreation resources, such as town open space and recreation plans and land trust websites, and drafts outdoor recreation asset descriptions. Coordinates with Commission staff and project partners to gather information. Enters field information into a database.

Minimum of High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED). Prefer two or more years of experience in a Bachelor’s Degree program in planning, architecture, engineering, geography, environmental science, or related program. Knowledge of the Cape Cod environment helpful.

Position open until filled.