Public Service Office Assistant - Municipal Clerk

Shrewsbury; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public pension system

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Paid Family & Medical Leave

Job summary

The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking an organized Office Assistant to join the Town Clerk's Office. This role serves as a primary contact for the community while supporting essential municipal functions, including issuing licenses and permits and maintaining vital records.

Typical hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Some weekend/evening work is required during elections and Town Meetings, with compensation for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and administrative experience in public service preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with residents and staff.
• Strong organization and attention to detail for records.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with office technology and basic municipal processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for residents and officials; respond to inquiries.
• Facilitate election procedures and voter registration within state systems.
• Process and maintain vital records and issue licenses and permits.
• Collect and reconcile municipal fees; manage payroll and accounts payable.
• Receive and log Planning Board and ZBA applications; post notices.
• Prepare statistical reports for state and annual town report.
• Perform related admin duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Public service

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Records database

Job description

The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking an organized Office Assistant to join the Town Clerk's Office. This role serves as a primary contact for the community while supporting essential municipal functions, including issuing licenses and permits and maintaining vital records.

Typical hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Some weekend/evening work is required during elections and Town Meetings, with compensation for