Executive Assistant to Town Manager

Town of Mansfield; Mansfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Mansfield, Connecticut, is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Town Manager to provide administrative and clerical support to the Town Manager’s Office, Town Council, and committees. The role reports to the Town Manager and helps coordinate agendas, meetings, and special projects.

Ideal candidates will be strong communicators, capable of building collaborative relationships with staff, officials, and residents.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in public/admin/business/communications or related field.
• Bachelor's degree is desirable.
• Municipal or non-profit office management experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Town Manager's Office, Town Council, and boards/commissions.
• Prepare, post, and distribute agendas, minutes, and packets; administer online meeting tech.
• Maintain the Town Manager's schedule and respond to citizen inquiries.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communications

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in public administration / business / communications

Bachelor's degree desirable

Job description

• Position Type:
  Town of Mansfield/ Executive Assistant to the Town Manager


• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026

TOWN OF MANSFIELD

Position Announcement

Executive Assistant – Town Manager's Office

The Opportunity

The Town of Mansfield, Connecticut ( www.mansfieldct.gov ), the home of UCONN, is seeking to fill the Executive Assistant position in the Office of the Town Manager. The ideal candidate will be a generalist with a strong administrative and communications skillset. Additionally, candidates must be adept at establishing collaborative working relationships with town staff, town officials, and the general public.

Reporting to the Town Manager, the position provides administrative and clerical support to the Town Manager's Office (including Human Resources), Town Council, and assigned boards and commissions; prepares, posts and distributes Council and Committee agendas, minutes, and packets; administers online meeting technology; prepares and/or supports the preparation of reports and briefing materials; maintains the Town Manager's schedule; responds to and follows up on citizen inquiries; coordinates special projects and events; maintains filing systems and records; and processes invoices.

About Us

Located in northeastern Connecticut, with a population of 26, 000, Mansfield is home to the University of Connecticut's main campus and located less than an hour from Hartford, CT, and Providence, RI, ninety minutes from Boston, MA, and three hours from New York City. Mansfield offers a unique blend of urban (Downtown Storrs - www.mansfieldmdp.org ), suburban, and rural living in a vibrant university setting. In addition to its stellar collegiate-level athletics ( https://uconnhuskies.com/ ), Mansfield has a variety of cultural and educational offerings, numerous food and entertainment venues, a regionally acclaimed health and wellness center, and an abundance of parks and natural preserves ideal for hiking, cycling, and kayaking.

Mansfield operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with the Town Manager serving as the Chief Executive Officer responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Town under the policy direction of a nine-member elected Town Council.

Work Schedule & Location

Worksite is the Audrey Beck Municipal Building, 4 South Eagleville Road, Storr, CT.

Work schedule totals 35 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with evening work on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (remote work can be accommodated). Occasional infrequent weekend work may be required.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position with a pay range of $34.81-$45.19/hour.

The hiring rate will depend upon the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Mansfield offers a competitive benefits package. The Town participates in the Connecticut Municipal Retirement System (CMERS), a defined pension plan, plus medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition assistance, and paid vacation and holidays.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Preferred qualifications include an associate's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, communications, or a related field.


• A bachelor's degree is desirable.


• Progressively responsible municipal or other public or non-profit sector office management experience is highly desirable.


• Equivalent experience and training will be considered.

Possession of a driver's license is required.

The Town of Mansfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider with a deep commitment to its workforce.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town when necessary.

Postings current as of 9/2/2026 10:53:47 AM CST.

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