Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Aug. 31, 2026

Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting. The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by VA. Veterans should verify all information with the organization offering the opportunity.

Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites seeking to hire Veterans. This post includes links to job listings for the week of Aug. 31, 2026. We will continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them for the locations listed.

By recognizing the skills, discipline, leadership and problem-solving abilities that Veterans possess, employers can benefit greatly from hiring them. Veterans bring adaptability, a diverse perspective and a strong work ethic to the workplace, enriching company culture and fostering innovation.

Workforce readiness resources

Explore scholarship opportunities through Scholarship America

Battlefields to Ballfields: Apply for a scholarship to launch your sports officiating career

Bridge My Return (BMR)’s AI-powered hiring platform connects military talent with military-ready employers

National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)’s expert-led corporate contracting education for certified Veteran’s business enterprises

Warrior Rising | LaunchPoint – Free, virtual course for Veterans to turn skills into a business – Sept. 8, 5 to 9 p.m. ET

RecruitMiltary: Disable American Veterans (DAV) Inforamtion Seminar – Sept. 1, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Central

RecruitMilitary: AI-Powered Career Readiness Webinar – Sept. 2, 3 to 4 p.m. ET

Ready to Explore Franchise Ownership? Free Coaching for Veterans: Sept 4 – 12-1 ET

RecruitMilitary: Civilian Resume Webinar – Sept. 9, 9 to 10 a.m. Korea Standard Time

RecruitMilitary: Civilian Resume Webinar – Sept. 9, 2 to 3 p.m. Central European Time

RecruitMilitary: Civilian Resume Webinar – Sept. 9, 10 to 11 a.m. CT

RecruitMilitary: Civilian Resume Webinar – Sept. 10, 10 to 11 a.m. ET

RecruitMilitary: Civilian Resume Webinar – Sept. 10, 1 to 2 p.m. PT

Find Your Next Career: G.I. Jobs & Military Friendly® Virtual Job Fair, Sept. 24, 12 to 4 p.m. ET

Nationwide – Veteran-Exclusive Entrepreneurial Opportunities – Veteran Service Brands

VA Supported Events providing Career Resources

External job listings

Sign up with Vet the Vote to continue your service to your community as a poll worker this election cycle! If you are selected by your jurisdiction, you can make on average $150 a day, though amounts vary by county. Vet the Vote is a national campaign recruiting veterans and military family members to serve as election poll workers. 

Phoenix, Ariz. – Senior Business Analyst – EndRun

Tolleson, Ariz. – Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair – Home Depot

Lathrop, Calif. – Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair – Home Depot

Denver, Colo. – Executive Protection Specialist – Gavin De Becker

Denver, Colo. – Patient Care Technician – HCA Healthcare

Orlando, Fla. – Facility Security Officer – 4C Strategies

Jacksonville, Fla. – Electrical Journeyman – Haskell

Punta Gorda, Fla. – Energy Solutions Specialist – NextEra Energy, Inc

Macon, Ga. – Personal Financial Counselor – Magellan Federal – AFSC

Lake Park, Ga. – Unarmed Security Officer – Metro One LPSG

McDonough, Ga. – Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair – Home Depot

Moline, Ill. – Quality Engineer – John Deere

Edinburgh, Ind. – Personal Financial Counselor – Magellan Federal – AFSC

Crane, Ind. – Technical Writer – New Kratos Defense

Westfield, Mass. – Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair – Home Depot

Annapolis Junction, Md. – Access Control Monitor – Constellis

State Wide, Md. – Intel and Cyber Roles – Air National Guard

Somersworth, N.H. – Pro Customer Service/ Sales – Home Depot

Portsmouth, N.H. – Pro Customer Service/ Sales – Home Depot

Newark, N.J. – Manager, Fleet Client Services – COX

Cranbury, N.J. – Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair – Home Depot

New York, N.Y. – Business Development Specialist – Red Bull

Oxford, Pa. – Shipping Superintendent – Flowers Foods

Bridgeville, Pa. – Kitchen Designer – Home Depot

Lexington, S.C. – Manager, Customer Service – Apex Tool Group

Texas – Account Manager – Heritage Construction and Roofing

Dallas, Texas – Equipment Technician (SkillBridge) – Texas Instruments

Pleasanton, Texas – Service Supervisor – NOV

Dallas, Texas – Technician I Power or HVAC – Aggreko

Grand Prairie, Texas – Operations Director, Aerospace Transparencies – PPG Industries, Inc.

Austin, Texas – Electrical Engineering Technician – Eaton

Richmond, Va. – Administrative Assistant – Truist Financial Corporation

Rutland, Vt. – Pro Customer Service/ Sales – Home Depot

Truax Field, Wis. – Personal Financial Counselor – Magellan Federal – AFSC

Appleton, Wis. – Pro Customer Service/ Sales – Home Depot

Nationwide – Veteran-Only Franchise Opportunities

Find more Jobs & SkillBridge/CSP opportunities

 Work at VA

Whether you’re looking for the care you’ve earned or the career you deserve, we’re all about Veterans at VA. Your military service can translate into numerous skills that federal employers like us value. 

Talk About It Tuesday: Learn more about VA and how to better navigate the federal hiring process.

Critical need positions

Nationwide – Peer Specialist

Multiple Locations – Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – VBA

See this week’s job announcements for a variety of clinical and non-clinical positions at VA facilities around the country:

Fresno, Calif. – Occupational Therapy Assistant

Indianapolis, Ind. – Healthcare Engineer

Des Moines, Iowa – Utility Systems Operator

West Roxbury, Mass. – Housekeeping Aid

Minneapolis, Minn. – Laborer (Nursing Training Program)

Grand Forks, N.D. – Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Albuquerque, N.M. – Social Worker (Residential Care Section Program)

Omaha, Neb. – Lead Medical Support Assistant

Dayton , Ohio – Dietitian (Clinical)

Providence , R.I. – Food Service Worker

Find more jobs at VA

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) opportunities

Tucscaloosa, Ala. – Cook

Martinez, Calif. – Cook

Los Angeles, Calif. – Optician

Orlando, Fla. – Retail Sales Associate

Pensacola, Fla. – Food Service Worker

Dublin, Ga. – Optician

Syracuse, N.Y. – Operations Lead

Buffalo, N.Y. – Food Service Worker/Barista

Omaha, Neb. – Assistant General Manager

Las Vegas, Nev. – Assistant General Manager

Lebanon, Pa. – Sales Clerk

Pittsburgh, Pa. – Assistant General Manager

Richmond, Va. – Assistant General Manager

White River Junction, Vt. – Food Service Worker

Madison, Wis. – General Manager

View more openings online.