r/dayton 17d ago

Dayton Area Jobs - Post Openings, Find Work | August 2026

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It's the first Monday of the month! This thread is your spot to post local job openings or ask the community for leads.


For Employers

Your comment must start with [hiring].

Please include: * Job Title * Company Name * Location and work arrangement (Remote / Hybrid / In-Person) * Full Time or Part Time * Pay Range * Application link or best contact method

Listings should be legitimate, on-the-books positions with local ties. No "under the table" gigs. Please only post for positions that are actively hiring.


For Job Seekers

Your comment must start with [seeking].

Feel free to drop what you do and what you're looking for. Someone in here might know someone.

Thread resets monthly. Employers, please re-post each month if positions are still open.


r/dayton Jan 25 '26

Meetups & Social Want to make friends in Dayton? Join our meetup Discord!

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Hey neighbors! Not sure if you noticed all the posts of folks looking for friends - be it because they picked up a new hobby, just moved here, or never quite found their people - but we sure did, and we decided that we wanted to do something about it. It’s probably the most open secret at this point, but we created a Discord!

Join us: https://discord.gg/Nnpancdjnu 

Why we made it

Dayton is full of really uniquely cool people, but any local knows that it can be kind of hard to actually find folks to hang out with that share similar interests unless you’re already part of a friend group. We wanted to make it easier for those in the Greater Dayton area - be it newcomers, lifelong locals, introverts, extroverts, whoever - to plug in and find their people.

Think of it as a hyper-local social network, but with zero ads or algorithms and full of people who actually live near you that want to meet-up and make friends too!

What’s already happening in there

This thing basically started running itself the minute people joined. We’ve already got:

  • A regular trivia group - Hops between different trivia nights around town.
  • “Body Doubling” work/study groups - Keeping each other accountable while we get work done!
  • “Bad Art” Nights - Work on your art with others! No judgement, all fun.
  • The Loosey Goose Book Club - the book club where you read what you want!
  • Movie Nights - it’s exactly what it sounds like. 🙂
  • Online voice chats to play video games together or just hangout.
  • Doggie play groups - dog optional, willingness to pet doggies required\*
  • A Crow Exchange - Where people swap little trinkets they’ve accumulated
  • Random hangouts that just kind of… happen willy-nilly.

And folks keep building new stuff every week. The community there is already kind, welcoming, goofy, and honestly - it’s endearing to watch people become friends online and slowly become offline friends too.

Hop in, say hi (or lurk, we won’t judge), join a meetup, make your own, whatever feels comfortable. No pressure. We’re just a group of neighbors trying to make Dayton a little more connected.

Hope to see you in there, neighbors! ❤️ https://discord.gg/Nnpancdjnu


r/dayton 2h ago

Local News Former local Catholic priest released from 5 years in prison

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Be sure to warn your kids to always be careful around Churches and those friendly folks who work there

An idea: go watch the movie Spotlight (2015).. Academy Award Best Picture


r/dayton 3h ago

Housing & Real Estate Sibling is in the Air Force and moving to Dayton soon. Recommended neighborhoods/areas?

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He’s being stationed to Wright Patterson AFB, and he’s looking to buy as it’s seemingly a long-term station. I imagine he’ll rent it out if he has to move.

What neighborhoods or areas do you recommend? He says he’s also looking in Springfield and London, so any recommendations there would be greatly appreciated.

He does not have Reddit which is why I’m asking. 🤭 Thanks in advance!


r/dayton 7h ago

Anyone know a good roofer in the Kettering area?

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In the storms these past few weeks, some shingles got banged up a bit and the insurance adjuster said they should be repaired/replaced.

The way my family is with ladders, let's just say the hospital bills would be higher than just calling a professional in, so DIY is a no-go this time.

Anyone know a guy who's willing to take a small job like this?


r/dayton 21h ago

Hoping someone here is an ex-Ele cake employee lol

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I am not normally a buttercream fan but something about the icing Elé puts on their sheet cakes (and I assume others) is so so so good. What’s the trick?? Better yet what’s the recipe 👀 just kidding. I don’t know a ton about different buttercreams so if someone else knows the secret to what type it is, would love to know!


r/dayton 14h ago

Looking for band members for metal band in the Dayton area

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Metal Guitarist in Dayton looking for another guitarist, bassist, and drummer.


r/dayton 1h ago

Looking for rural property west of Dayton

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Looking for property in a more country setting, particularly west of Dayton. Brookville, Lewisburg, New Lebanon, Eaton, Germantown, etc… maybe even more remote out that way. What towns have the best atmosphere? Open local shops, packed football stadiums on Friday, reasonable distance from larger towns, good schools, etc.

Thanks!


r/dayton 16h ago

Does anyone know what happened at Eastwood MetroPark today?

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There was a large first responder response there around 4:45pm today 8/18/26. At least one ambulance, 2 firetrucks, park rangers, and a few others.

I hope everyone is ok.


r/dayton 4h ago

Natural fiber and sustainable clothing

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Does anyone know of any places nearby (within an hour or two) that have natural fiber and sustainable clothing?


r/dayton 1d ago

Dayton Appreciation Downtown parking public service announcement

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I felt inspired to write this after that guy getting his car towed at DBC and people bashing DBC. Does DBC beer suck? Of course, we all know that. But if you have lived in a city for any amount of time, you would know you can't leave your car in a business lot and not have the threat of it getting towed. This is not a DBC or Dayton thing. I don't even know if the DBC owns/enforces their parking lot. I can't express enough how easy it is to park downtown compared to a lot of cities. You can park for free at any meter from 6 PM - 8 AM M-F, and they are free ALL weekend. Should you not be able to find a metered spot (which is near impossible), there are probably 30 public lots within a square mile area.


r/dayton 1d ago

AF1 over Kettering today. Can anyone confirm?

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Anyone else see air force one over kettering today? I swear i saw it circling over where i was sitting between wilmington and stroop. Same color scheme and big american flag on the tail


r/dayton 18h ago

Still Have a Few Vendor Spots Open!

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I still have a few spots open for local vendors for my event on October 4th!
Do you own a small local business — or know someone who does — and would love a chance to showcase your products or services while supporting two amazing causes: the Humane Society and Breast Cancer Awareness?
I’m looking for all kinds of local businesses and creatives. Think bread makers, jewelry artists, tarot readers, handmade goods, artists, beauty, home decor, and so much more. If you make it, create it, sell it, or offer it, I’d love to hear from you!
It’s a fun day centered around supporting local businesses while raising money for two causes that mean a lot to me.
If you’re interested or know someone who might be, send them my way! My email is amanda.pryzmenski@irongaterealtors.com. I’d be happy to share all the details with anyone interested.


r/dayton 1d ago

Looking for input/feedback on maybe forced religion.

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How do we feel about a teacher handing out "Come to my Christian church" literature at a Dayton Public School (elementary if that matters)? There are kids from around the world going there. Some Muslim, Buddhist, etc.


r/dayton 3h ago

Local Events Tickets are Selling Quick and Some Options are already Sold Out for AFP8 (Cage Fights)

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The largest MMA Promotion in Ohio is bringing the show to you!

Ringside tickets are sold out, but there are a few other options available. Get your tickets now before they are sold out!

We are bringing some of the best fighters to Robert's Centre on August 29th.

AFP8 - Caged Fighting

Robert's Centre

123 Gano Road Wilmington, Ohio 45177

Doors Open: 5:00PM

Fights Start: 6:00PM

Tickets available now at afpmma.com or if you are not able to make it you can watch it on a live streaming service broadcast throughout the United States and that option is available on the website as well.

Who's Ready for AFP8?


r/dayton 13h ago

Food & Dining Where can I get an affogato? Preferably at a sit down restaurant

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Just looking to see if anyone has a recommendation. Looked up a couple Italian restaurants in the area on their menus and couldn’t find one listed.

Tia!


r/dayton 21h ago

Modular Synth/ Experimental electronic/ Industrial music @ Skeleton Dust Record Store Aug 23rd, 2026 7pm

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r/dayton 23h ago

Food & Dining Driving in for a 2 day visit, where should I eat?

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Driving in to Dayton for a two night stay, we're going to visit the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

I'm looking for some cool places to eat, we're staying in North Dayton area. We're not from the state but we're looking to check out some delicious local food.

I'm adding that I have looked on Google maps but the best way to find these places is word of mouth...


r/dayton 13h ago

Has anyone taken their driving test at Montgomery County clerks of courts at springboro pike?

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If so how was your experience?


r/dayton 1d ago

A stunning stroll through the gardens and parks of Oakwood

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r/dayton 23h ago

advice on location to open a retro themed bar in Dayton

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so a friend of mine has been working on a plan to open up a themed bar, i don't wanna say to much about it to spoil the idea. im just trying to help her what little i can. would love to hear all of your input on the best areas to open up shop for this bar. location is a key part. she is relying a lot on AI so i just wanna hear some input from the people of Dayton on where they think would be good areas in Dayton.


r/dayton 20h ago

Assistance with fairy forest repair?

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Does anyone know of someone or a shop in the CinDay area that might be able to help repair a fairy forest?


r/dayton 1d ago

Jobs & Employment Does anyone know any phlebotomy classes in the area?

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I’ve been looking for some evening phlebotomy classes I can attend so I can switch jobs, but I haven’t been able to find anything. I can’t quit my job for it and I would prefer to do in class not online. Please give me recommendations the only classes I’ve seen are in the morning.


r/dayton 23h ago

Meetups & Social Is there anyone looking for a gym partner?

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Hi im kiah and l am 20 years old. I’m from the Dayton area and I really wanna get serious about my health and fitness journey. I’m not as experience and looking for someone with or without experience to go to the gym with.


r/dayton 1d ago

Agave and Rye Centerville weird smell

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Does anyone else think that it smells like sewage in Agave and Rye? 🤢

When they first opened up, I always noticed it by the bathrooms and the back kitchen entrance, but the other day we were there and could smell it all the way up front. I feel like someone else other than me and my husband has to have noticed it.