Part-Time Land Use Clerk – Municipal Admin & Records

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

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