Temporary Department Assistant, Part Time

Town of Burlington; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Burlington is seeking a temporary part-time clerical assistant in the Town Clerk's Office to provide front-line customer service and support for municipal records and transactions. The position involves updating databases, assisting with elections and census activities, maintaining minutes and filings, and supporting office staff with general administrative tasks.

Hours are up to 19 per week (Mon, Tue, Thu 11am–4pm, Wed 1pm–5pm) through December 2026 with potential continuation based

Qualifications

• High school diploma and office work experience required.
• Experience working with the public is preferred.
• Strong computer skills including database and record management (Microsoft Office and Gmail preferred).
• Ability to understand state statutes and regulations or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents and visitors for clerks 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

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Database software

Job description

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

Examples of work include , but are not limited to:

• Provide customer service to residents and visitors for a variety of Clerks 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