Part-Time Land Use Office Assistant - Planning

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

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