City of Delaware Careers

Shaping Tomorrow, Today.

Your Career Starts Here

At the City of Delaware, we offer the best of both worlds. You’ll find a small city feel that fosters personal connections, while still enjoying larger city career opportunities, compensation and benefits. We are deeply committed to ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission: providing quality, cost-effective public services for a better Delaware. Join us in shaping a brighter future for the City of Delaware.

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Small Town Charm,
Big City Ambition

ON THE RISE

Established in 1808, we have a thriving community of 45,000 residents and proudly hold the position of the county seat in one of Ohio's fastest-growing counties. Our population has grown by approximately 40 percent over the past 2 decades. We are an Ohio Magazine Best Hometown, a Money Magazine Top 50 Best Place to Live in America and we have an award-winning downtown. We also are home to Ohio Wesleyan University surrounded by a vibrant downtown, established neighborhoods, and diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

WE’VE GOT IT ALL

We have everything from unique restaurants and microbreweries to coffee shops and bakeries, boutiques to antiques, and regular downtown events from farmer's markets to live music.

LOCAL LEGENDS

Home of the Little Brown Jug, Ohio Wesleyan University, and the longest running movie theater in Ohio.

WHERE IT’S ALL HAPPENING

Close to major retail shopping, malls, outlets, and a short drive to sports venues, OSU, and arts programming in Columbus.

EMBRACE THE ADVENTURE

We have 24 parks, 20 miles of trails, a golf course, an urban forest consisting of more than 15,000 trees, and a state of the art Community Center YMCA.

MAKE IT YOURS

Delaware and Delaware County offer top rated school districts, family friendly activities throughout the year, and a variety of ways to live - downtown lofts, safe neighborhoods or acreage.

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Make a Difference
in the Community

Whether your talents are in administration, support, information technology, management, or skilled trades such as such as fleet or facilities maintenance, equipment operation, or safety services (police and fire), there’s a career path waiting for you. Every role provides a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals who call this community home and contribute to its vitality.

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