Cleveland County
Government AdministrationNorth Carolina, United States501-1000 Employees
Cleveland County is a county government based in Shelby, North Carolina, serving a community of about 100,000 residents across 469 square miles that encompass 15 municipalities. Situated in the Government Administration sector, it identifies itself as a regional gateway between Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville/Spartanburg. The organization emphasizes a set of core values—high performance, courage, teamwork, integrity, and innovation—and aims to deliver high-quality, solution-focused customer services. The county points to growth in local industries and new jobs as drivers of demand for a skilled workforce, with career opportunities across private, public, and nonprofit sectors and competitive benefits. In December 2024, Cleveland County announced the launch of the First Home Homebuyer Assistance Program as a concrete initiative aimed at supporting residents.