Life In Southern Indiana

If you’re looking to learn more about the employer landscape of Southern Indiana, this Employment Guide is a great place to start. We’ve rounded up many of the region’s top employers and key industries to help you get a feel for the local job market and uncover opportunities that align with your skills and experience. From healthcare and manufacturing to education and logistics, Southern Indiana offers a diverse mix of career paths in welcoming, close-knit communities.

Click through to explore who’s hiring and what makes Southern Indiana a strong place to build a career.

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Kimball International is one of Jasper’s most prominent and influential employers, with a long-standing legacy rooted in Southern Indiana. Headquartered in Jasper, Kimball is a global furniture manufacturer and design company known for its innovation in commercial furnishings and its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community.

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Kimball offers a wide range of career opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, design, supply chain, quality, IT, sales, marketing, and corporate functions such as finance, HR, and operations. With roles spanning production facilities, distribution, and corporate teams, the company supports career paths for both hands-on operators and professionals in creative, technical, and business roles.

What sets Kimball apart is its people-first culture and deep community ties. Employees are drawn to the company’s emphasis on craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and long-term growth. Kimball invests in employee development through training programs, leadership opportunities, and benefits that support career advancement and work-life balance.

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is one of Southern Indiana's largest and most trusted employers, serving as a cornerstone of healthcare for Dubois County and the surrounding region. Headquartered in Jasper, Memorial is a locally governed, not-for-profit health system committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care close to home.

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Memorial offers a wide range of career opportunities across nursing, clinical care, allied health, diagnostics, IT, operations, and administrative functions such as finance, HR, and patient services. With roles spanning inpatient care, outpatient clinics, specialty services, and support teams, Memorial supports diverse career paths for both patient-facing professionals and those working behind the scenes.

What sets Memorial apart is its strong community-first culture. Employees are drawn to the organization’s emphasis on compassionate care, collaboration, and personalized patient relationships. Memorial invests in professional growth through education assistance, training programs, and benefits designed to support long-term career development and work-life balance.

As a key regional employer, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center plays an essential role in Jasper’s economy and quality of life. For jobseekers considering a move to southern Indiana — especially those seeking meaningful, community-focused careers in healthcare — Memorial is an organization worth exploring.

Community and engagement is something you'll find if you Choose Southern Indiana! Part of the incentive package you will receive is being invited to activities or events each quarter, and the best part ... it's FREE for you and your family to join us! November 2024 we took movers to Gasthof Amish Village for a Bread Making Demonstration and lunch at the well-known restaurant. This event wrapped up activities for 2024, where earlier in the year we enjoyed a Winter Hike of the Hoosier National Forest followed by lunch at the Overlook Restaurant, a kayak/canoe trip along the Blue River at Cave Country Canoes followed by a BBQ lunch overlooking the river, and a Bombers Baseball game at Historic League Stadium, the place they filmed the movie A League of Their Own!

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Are you wondering what all there is to do in the Choose Southern Indiana region? Discover Southern Indiana will give you all the answers! They are a 10-county regional tourism authority and can help answer questions about the numerous state parks, national forest, attractions, shopping, and dining in the area.

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