Senior Clerk Typist

Brooklinema; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town Clerk's Office in the Town of Brookline is seeking a full-time Senior Clerk-Typist to provide administrative support and customer service. You will respond to inquiries in person, by phone, and by mail, and you will create forms, reports and databases, enter data, and file various documents and certificates.

Voter registrations and vital records will be processed as part of the duties. This position involves fluctuating workload with elections and census periods; additional hours may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma; two years of office experience; customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior municipal work and/or work with election processes is preferred.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures; familiarity with statutes and regulations applicable to the duties and responsibilities of a Town Clerk's office, particularly state and federal elections; duties may require specific knowledge of VCC and ZBA procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for information and assistance in person, by telephone and by mail.
• Create forms, reports and databases; enters data, reviews, prepares and files various documents, certificates and permits.
• Process voter registrations; certify voter information; maintain vital records.
• The volume of work fluctuates due to elections and other events; additional hours may be required during elections and the annual census.
• Perform similar or related work as directed, required, or as situation dictates.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Office skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Town of Brookline's Town Clerk's Office is seeking a full-time Senior Clerk-Typist to provide administrative support and customer service for the Town Clerk office. Respond to requests for information and assistance in person, by telephone and by mail. Create forms, reports and databases; enters data, reviews, prepares and files various documents, certificates and permits. Process voter registrations; certify voter information; maintain vital records. The volume of work fluctuates due to elections and other events; additional hours may be required during elections and the annual census. Perform similar or related work as directed, required, or as situation dictates.

Qualifications

High school diploma; two years of office experience; customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior municipal work and or work with election processes is preferred.

The idea candidate has knowledge of office practices and procedures; familiarity with statutes and regulations applicable to the duties and responsibilities of a Town Clerk's office, particularly state and federal elections; duties may require specific knowledge of VCC and ZBA procedures and regulations. Ability to work independently, organize time and accomplish tasks with accuracy and attention to detail; ability to communicate effectively with the public verbally and in writing. Customer service skills; written and oral communication skills; computer skills; office skills; organizational skills.

Salary: $28.09/hourly with generous benefits. Applications received prior to September 16, 2026 receive priority consideration.