Part-time Public Boards Clerk - FOIA & Minutes

Town of Hamden; Hamden (CT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Hamden is seeking a Boards and Commissions Clerk to provide professional administrative support for 4–5 municipal commissions. The role ensures timely meeting coordination, accurate documentation, and public transparency in line with FOIA, the Town Charter, and Town Clerk’s policies.

Part-time, up to 24 hours per month, with remote/ hybrid meeting support as needed. Main duties include scheduling meetings, preparing FOIA-compliant agendas, transcribing minutes, posting agendas and

Qualifications

• FOIA and records retention knowledge required.
• Experience creating agendas and minutes for municipal meetings.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule regular and special meetings for assigned commissions.
• Attend meetings and accurately transcribe motions, votes, and discussions.
• Publish agendas, minutes, and recordings in a timely manner via Civic Clerk.

Skills

Writing

Proofreading

Editing

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Civic Clerk

Job description

The Town of Hamden is seeking a Boards and Commissions Clerk to provide professional administrative support for 4–5 municipal commissions. The role ensures timely meeting coordination, accurate documentation, and public transparency in line with FOIA, the Town Charter, and Town Clerk’s policies.

Part-time, up to 24 hours per month, with remote/ hybrid meeting support as needed. Main duties include scheduling meetings, preparing FOIA-compliant agendas, transcribing minutes, posting agendas and