Management Specialist

Plainville Community Schools; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Job summary

Town of Plainville is seeking a Management Specialist to join the Town Manager's Office. You will work with the Assistant Town Manager and leaders across the town to support projects, grants, budgeting, and communications.

We offer a 4-day, 35-hour workweek and a collaborative environment. A Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of municipal experience are preferred, with strong writing and MS Office skills and familiarity with Canva/Adobe a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1–2 years administrative or municipal experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Canva/Adobe or web content tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage our community by creating vibrant social posts and maintaining the town website.
• Assist with grants, RFPs, and oversee town-owned fiber network administration.
• Support budget, agenda materials, FOIA requests, and executive operations.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Web content tools

Canva

Adobe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Political Science

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Web content tools

Job description

• Position Type:
  Town of Plainville/ Town Hall
  
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
  
• Location:
  Town of Plainville
  

JOIN OUR TEAM: MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Town of Plainville

Town Manager's Office

Looking for a Great Career with a 4-Day Workweek?

If you are looking to bring your skills to a community you can truly be proud of, the Town of Plainville invites you to apply! Plainville is an amazing, close-knit community known for its welcoming spirit, thriving local character, and strong sense of pride. In the Town Manager's Office, we take equal pride in our workplace: a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your hard work directly improves the lives of our residents every single day.

Best of all? We offer a 4-day workweek (35 hours per week)—giving you the perfect balance to succeed professionally while enjoying plenty of time for yourself and your family.

What You'll Do

As our Management Specialist, you'll be at the heart of municipal action, working closely with the Assistant Town Manager and leaders across the Town. No two days are quite the same! You will:

• Engage Our Community: Share Plainville's story by helping to creating vibrant social media posts, keeping our town website up-to-date, and delivering friendly, responsive service to residents and local partners.
• Support Local Projects & Grants: Help secure state and federal grant funding, draft requests for proposals (RFPs), and assist with key municipal projects—including overseeing our town-owned fiber-optics network administration.
• Be Part of Local Leadership: Assist with the annual town budget compilation, coordinate Town Council agenda materials, process public record requests (FOIA), and keep our executive operations running seamlessly.

Who You Are

We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented professional who loves working with people and making things happen behind the scenes.

• Background: A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Political Science, or a related field, paired with 1–2 years of administrative or municipal experience (or an equivalent combination of education and real-world experience).
• Skills: Strong writing and communication skills, high proficiency with Microsoft Office, and an eye for detail. Experience with Canva, Adobe, or web content tools is a big plus!

Mindset: Adaptable, trustworthy, organized, and excited to learn and collaborate with a fantastic team.

Position & Schedule Highlights

• Expected Starting Salary Range: $64,553 - $72,622 (Dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Full Salary Range: $64,533 – 80,691 (Grade 107) (Reflects long-term career growth within the role)
• Environment: Supportive, team-focused office culture in the heart of Plainville
• Benefits: Medical Insurance through the CT State Partnership Plan
• Pension: 6.5% Employee Contribution/9% Employer Match (401 A Plan)
• Reporting To: Assistant Town Manager

Ready to Make a Difference?

We'd love to welcome you to the team!

The Town of Plainville is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.