Impactful Part-Time Office Manager - Human Services

Town-of-Westwood; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Westwood seeks a highly organized Office Manager for the Human Services Department. This part-time, 10-hour per week role supports daily operations and collaborates with the COA Director on department-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, payroll, correspondence, event coordination, and improving public outreach while maintaining confidentiality and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Office Management, or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible administrative, office management, customer service, municipal, nonprofit, financial, communications or related experience.
• Experience with budgeting, payroll processing and financial recordkeeping functions.
• Experience with social media platforms, electronic communications, design or marketing applications, or related technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary administrative support for the Human Services Department Administration and provides assistance across multiple service areas.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and other administrative materials.
• Assists with budget development, financial tracking, account management, and departmental financial operations.
• Maintains payroll records and assists with leave tracking and personnel administration for Human Services and COA operations.
• Supports planning and coordination of community programs, events, and public ceremonies.

Skills

Office management

Budgeting

Payroll processing

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Business Administration / Public Administration / Accounting / Office Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Town of Westwood seeks a highly organized Office Manager for the Human Services Department. This part-time, 10-hour per week role supports daily operations and collaborates with the COA Director on department-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, payroll, correspondence, event coordination, and improving public outreach while maintaining confidentiality and professional judgment.