F/T CLERICAL POSITION (CLERK'S OFFICE)

Long Branch; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Long Branch, located in New Jersey, seeks a proactive administrative professional to handle phone and email inquiries, manage records, and support permit processing and elections operations.

This role emphasizes customer service, confidentiality, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines, with salary in the 45k–55k range.

Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls
• Responding to emails and public inquiries
• Processing Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests
• Handling the intake and processing of various municipal permits and applications while ensuring all statutory and internal deadlines are met
• Assisting with voter services and election preparation, including Election Day activities
• Supporting the preparation and coordination of City Council meetings by organizing agendas and materials, maintaining official records

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Responsibilities include:

• Answering and directing phone calls
• Responding to emails and public inquiries
• Processing Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests
• Handling the intake and processing of various municipal permits and applications while ensuring all statutory and internal deadlines are met
• Assisting with voter services and election preparation, including Election Day activities
• Supporting the preparation and coordination of City Council meetings by organizing agendas and materials, maintaining official records

This role requires strong customer service skills, knowledge of or the ability to learn records management practices, the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and a commitment to timely, accurate public service.

Salary 45k-55k.

City of Long Branch, 344 Broadway, Long Branch NJ 07740.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.