Office Coordinator - Franklin Township, Somerset County.

NJLM; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

The Township of Franklin seeks an organized Office Coordinator for the Department of Public Works. This full-time role provides administrative support, coordinates schedules, prepares correspondence and reports, maintains records, and assists with financial tasks and special projects.

Strong MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills and the ability to handle confidential information are essential. Salary $55,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 5–7 years of related experience preferred in municipal government.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules and office operations for the department.
• Prepare correspondence and reports and maintain records.
• Assist with financial and accounting functions and with special projects.
• Support personnel-related activities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Township of Franklin is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Office Coordinator for its Department of Public Works. This full-time position provides administrative support to departmental leadership, coordinates schedules and office operations, prepares correspondence and reports, maintains records, assists with financial and accounting functions, and supports special projects and personnel-related activities. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and five to seven years of directly related experience. Municipal government experience is preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to handle confidential information are essential. The annual salary is $55,000. Paid time off, paid holidays and comprehensive benefits package available. Complete job description and application available at https://www.franklintwpnj.org/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/677/1129 . Closing date November 6, 2026.