Public Records & Elections Coordinator

Shrewsbury; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension system

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Family & Medical Leave

Job summary

The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Town Clerk to join our team. As the Assistant Department Head, you’ll be at the center of town operations, ensuring the smooth flow of public records, elections, vital records, and so much more!

This is a public-facing role with regular interaction with residents and officials. A degree in public administration or related field is required, plus 3 years of administrative experience in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years administrative experience; municipal government setting desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws, town bylaws, and public records law.
• Experience managing elections, vital records, licensing, permits, and confidential records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all facets of elections, including poll management and voter registration.
• Index, secure, and organize vital town documents and respond to records requests.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and staff in the Town Clerk’s absence.
• Maintain the Town Clerk’s webpage and process online transactions.
• Provide frontline public service and assist residents and town officials.

Skills

Admin coordination

Customer service

Public records

Elections experience

Office software

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Municipal software

Job description

The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Town Clerk to join our team. As the Assistant Department Head, you’ll be at the center of town operations, ensuring the smooth flow of public records, elections, vital records, and so much more!

This is a public-facing role with regular interaction with residents and officials. A degree in public administration or related field is required, plus 3 years of administrative experience in a government setting.