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 invites you to apply for the Management Specialist role in the Town Manager's Office. The position offers a 4-day workweek (35 hours) with room for professional growth and community impact.

You will support communications, grants, and municipal projects while maintaining a proactive and collaborative approach. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field and 1–2 years of municipal experience, plus strong writing and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Political Science, or related field.
• 1–2 years of administrative or municipal experience or equivalent.
• Strong writing and communication skills; proficient with MS Office; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Engage community and deliver responsive service to residents and partners.
• Help secure state and federal grant funding; draft RFPs; oversee town-owned fiber network administration.
• Assist with annual town budget, agendas, FOIA requests, and executive operations.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Public administration knowledge

Budget support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Political Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe

Web content tools

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Plainville Community Schools

• 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.

Need Help?

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