Temporary Department Assistant, Part Time

Burlington Massachusetts; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 34,243,000 - 37,471,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Burlington is seeking a Temporary Department Assistant (Part Time) to support the Town Clerk’s office in Burlington, MA. This role involves frontline customer service, data entry, and assisting with elections and census activities.

Hours are up to 19 per week, typically Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 11am–4pm, Wednesday 1pm–5pm. Pay rate is $25.09 per hour. Employment is temporary through December 2026 with funding and needs determining continuation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and office work experience.
• Experience interacting with the public.
• Strong computer skills including database/record management with Microsoft Office and Gmail.
• Working knowledge of state statutes and regulations, or ability to obtain such knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Notary Public preferred and willingness to become a Commissioner to Qualify Public Officers.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents and visitors for Clerk’s office transactions.
• Maintain and update databases relating to vital records, licenses, permits, census, elections, fines, minutes, and other municipal records; prepare and distribute reports.
• Assist with administration of elections and census activities.
• Assist with maintenance of minutes and official filings.
• Support the clerk and office staff with general administrative and operational tasks.
• Provide coverage during elections, staff absences, and special projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Database management

Public interaction

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Job description

Temporary Department Assistant, Part Time

• Burlington, MA

Reporting to the Town Clerk, this temporary part time position performs clerical support within the Town Clerk’s office.

Examples of work include

but are not limited to:

• Provide customer service to residents and visitors for a variety of Clerk’s office transactions
• Maintain and update databases relating to vital records, licenses, permits, census, elections, fines, minutes, and other municipal records; prepare and distribute reports
• Assist with administration of elections and census activities
• Assist with maintenance of minutes and official filings
• Support the clerk and office staff with general administrative and operational tasks
• Provide coverage during elections, staff absences, and special projects as needed

Minimum qualifications include

• High school diploma with experience in office work
• Experience working with the public
• Strong computer skills, including database and record management (Microsoft Office and Gmail preferred)
• Working knowledge of state statutes and regulations, or ability to obtain such knowledge
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills
• Notary Public preferred, and be willing to become a Commissioner to Qualify Public Officers

This is a temporary part time position, up to 19 hours per week through end of December 2026 with possibility of continuation based on available funding and needs of the department.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 11am – 4pm, Wednesday 1pm – 5pm

Pay rate is $25.09/per hour

Applications received by October 12, 2026, will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer