Public Front Desk & Registration Assistant

Town of Barnstable; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Barnstable seeks an office assistant to manage the Barnstable Adult Community Center's telephone system and front desk operations. You will support program registrations, assist the general public, and perform routine clerical duties with accuracy and courtesy.

The role requires strong typing, word processing, and database input skills, plus proficiency in spreadsheets. Municipal experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; municipal setting experience preferred.
• Two years of experience operating a telephone system or equivalent.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Barnstable Adult Community Center's telephone system and front office functions.
• Assist with program registrations and public inquiries; handle routine clerical tasks.
• Support town division operations and maintain courteous public interactions.

Skills

Telephone system operation

Typing

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database applications

Public/customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Database software

Job description

Town of Barnstable seeks an office assistant to manage the Barnstable Adult Community Center's telephone system and front desk operations. You will support program registrations, assist the general public, and perform routine clerical duties with accuracy and courtesy.

The role requires strong typing, word processing, and database input skills, plus proficiency in spreadsheets. Municipal experience is preferred but not required.