Part-Time Land Use Clerk

Manchester; Manchester-by-the-Sea (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is seeking a Part-Time Land Use Clerk to provide administrative and clerical support to the Department of Land Use Management. This role supports the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and Historic District Commission, handling applications, records, and notices.

Hours up to 19.5 per week with pay between $25.00 and $30.00 per hour (DOQ). The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, and customer‑focused, with strong

Qualifications

• Strong customer service, communication and computer skills are required.
• Microsoft Office experience is required.
• Municipal or local government experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support.
• Assist residents, applicants, Town staff, and the public by phone, email, and in person.
• Process applications and maintain department records and files.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, agendas and legal notices.
• Assist with invoices, spreadsheets, and financial records.
• Support the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and Historic District Commission.
• Assist with special projects and other department needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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PART-TIME LAND USE CLERK
Department of Land Use Management
Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea

The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is seeking a Part-Time Land Use Clerk to provide administrative and clerical support to the Department of Land Use Management.

Hours: Up to 19.5 hours per week
Pay:$25.00–$30.00/hour, DOQ

The Land Use Clerk will assist the Director of Land Use Management and provide support to the boards and commissions served by the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative and clerical support
• Assist residents, applicants, Town staff, and the public by phone, email, and in person
• Process applications and maintain department records and files
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, agendas, and legal notices
• Assist with invoices, spreadsheets, and financial records
• Support the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, and Historic District Commission
• Assist with special projects and other department needs

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. Strong customer service, communication, and computer skills are important. Microsoft Office experience is required, and previous municipal or local government experience is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

Position open until filled.
The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is an Equal Opportunity Employer.