Employment Opportunities

City of Bloomfield - Swimming Pool and Ball Program

Swimming Pool – Applications are now being accepted for Manager, Assistant Manager, and Lifeguards at the Bloomfield Municipal Pool.  Manager and Assistant Manager must obtain a pool operator’s license and be at least 18 years of age.  Those accepted for employment must obtain Advanced Lifesaving and CPR certification before start date.  Applicants not currently holding necessary certifications should get information on training as soon as possible.  All lifeguards must be at least 15 years of age upon completion of training.

Summer Youth Baseball and Softball Program – Paid and volunteer opportunities are available.  Anyone who has an interest in coaching, preparing fields, or being an umpire is asked to contact city office.

For more information or to obtain an application, please stop by the Bloomfield City Offices, call (402) 373-2272 or access a PDF copy of the application here.  Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 7, 2012.

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Please contact the City Offices at 373-2272 if you would like to list a job opportunity.

Sought After Businesses

Bloomfield would like to extend an invite to all prospective business owners interested in starting a new business or expanding their existing business.

If you are interested in locating your business in the Bloomfield community, please contact Lyndsy Jenness at City Offices at 402-373-2272.

Economic Development

Here is a list of organizations that will assist in economic development projects:

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NNEDD)
Knox County Development Agency - Toni Tauber- 402-288-5619
Great Plains Communications
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
Bloomfield Community Foundation

Bloomfield Community Foundation Inc.

An affiliate of the Nebraska Community Foundation, was formed to be a vehicle for charitable contributions for projects in and around Bloomfield with tax deductible donations.

The Bloomfield Community Foundation originated from the Bloomfield Development Corporation in 2001. The new organization is capable of receiving tax deductible donations. The Bloomfield Community Foundation believes that many residents want to donate to the community but do not know where to donate to. The Foundation will allow people to donate to an organization that has one purpose, to help Bloomfield and its area grow and expand. You can have your gift designated to a specific project or make it an unrestricted gift.

Here is a list of ways you can give to the Bloomfield Community Foundation:

Gifts of Cash
Gifts of Appreciated Property
Assign Stocks and Bonds
Gifts of Life Insurance
Gifts by Will or Trust
Gifts that provide income (Charitable Gift Annuity or Charitable Remainder Trust)
Become a Founding Member of the Bloomfield Community Foundation

Foundation Accomplishments
The Bloomfield Community Foundation attracted the Bloom'N'Egg Processing Plant, which has supported Bloomfield businesses and many community projects over the years. The Foundation helped to attract a Physician's Assistant to help in the Health Care Industry. The Bloomfield Community Foundation provided funding for the First National Service Center, which employs 50 full time employees.

Please contact any of the members of the Bloomfield Community Foundation.

President - Jason Hefner - 402-373-2557
Vice President - Jim Tighe - 402-373-2364
Secretary - Lyndsy Jenness - 402-373-2272
Treasurer - Steve Archbold - 402-373-4240

Ryan Bloomquist
Marty Cayler
Jerry Nipp
Travis Barney
Bill Cook
Les Jessen
Travis Kauth
John Nagengast
Al Kersten
Joe Skrivan
Jim Herzog
Steve Barney

Ray Lush

Major Employers

Michael Foods is the owner of Bloom'N'Egg, an egg processing center located 2 miles west of Bloomfield. They currently employ over 120 employees.

Bloomfield Good Samaritan Center is the local nursing home in Bloomfield. Located in the Northwest section of town. They currently employ over 80 employees.

NorthStar Services is a business that provides services for developmentally disabled adults. Their offices are located in the south section of town. They currently employ over 70 employees.

Bloomfield Community Schools is the elementary and High School for Bloomfield. The schools are located in the Southeast section of town. They currently employ over 40 employees.

First National Service Center is an inbound Credit Card Service Center. It is located in the north part of the business district in Bloomfield. They currently employ 50 employees.