Office Assistant - Land Use (27 Hours)

Wrentham; Wrentham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Wrentham is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional to support the Director of Planning and Economic Development. This part-time role focuses on meeting preparation, minutes, and recordkeeping for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include preparing agendas, posting minutes and notices, handling FOIA requests, maintaining filing systems, assisting with website updates, and providing strong customer

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred.
• One to three years prior administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Attends Planning Board and Zoning Board meetings; takes meeting minutes; transcribes, distributes and posts minutes on department webpage; files copies in appropriate file folders and with Town Clerk.
• Prepares and files the Planning Board and Board of Appeals agenda; distributes agendas to all parties involved; posts agenda on Department’s webpage.
• Maintains a checklist and calendar for each application to ensure hearings and decisions are done within the legal timeframe.
• Accepts permit applications; records and deposits payments.
• Assists with department coverage; website updates; social media messaging.
• May serve as backup to Land Use Specialist for office or meeting coverage.
• Performs similar or related work as assigned; regular attendance at the workplace is required.

Education

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

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Department of Planning and Economic Development

The Town of Wrentham is seeking a detail-oriented professional to provide administrative and recordkeeping work for the Director of Planning and Economic Development with meeting preparation, minutes and recordkeeping of Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings.

Duties include but are not limited to: Attends Planning Board and Zoning Board meetings as required; takes meeting minutes; transcribes, distributes and posts minutes on department webpage; makes copies of minutes and files copies in appropriate file folders and with Town Clerk. Prepares and files the Planning Board and Board of Appeals agenda; distributes agendas to all parties involved; posts agenda on Department’s webpage. Maintains a checklist and calendar for each application to ensure that hearings and decisions are done within the legal timeframe. Accepts permit applications; records and deposits payments. Assists with department coverage in the Planning & Community Development Department as needed requiring resourcefulness and customer service skills. Files project information and maintains filing system in orderly and organized fashion. Processes requests received through the Freedom of Information Act; ensures that information is issued within the legal timeframe. Utilizes strong customer service skills to provide information and assistance to property owners and other interested parties; in person, over the phone and online. Refers calls to appropriate personnel. Assists with website updates; social media messaging. May serve as backup to Land Use Specialist for office or meeting coverage. Performs similar or related work as assigned, directed or as situation dictates. Regular attendance at the workplace is required.

Qualifications and Experience: Associates Degree preferred. One to three years prior administrative experience. Ability to successfully pass Town of Wrentham background check. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with the public, coworkers, vendors, other employees, other departments, officials, and other agencies. Ability to maintain detailed minutes, postings and department records. Proficient computer skills and excellent organizational skills required.

Salary: Part-time (27 hours), Benefit eligible, Union position. Anticipated hiring range is: $26.5289-$27.6548. Full salary range of $26.5289-$31.9853.

Category Department of Planning and Economic Development Status Open Posted September 14, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled