Town Clerk

Grafton; Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Grafton is seeking a qualified Town Clerk to maintain all official Town records, including voter registration, elections, vital records, licenses, and meeting minutes, in conformance with Massachusetts General Laws and federal laws. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3–5 years of related experience, plus strong office management, computer skills, and excellent written and oral communication.

Notary Public Certification and CMMC Certification are required or encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Experience with office management, computer programs, and multitasking to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Notary Public Certification and CMMC Certification are required or encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all official Town records including voter registration, elections, vital records, licenses, and meeting minutes.
• Perform notary services and act as Public Records Access Officer.
• Submit required documents to the Attorney General’s Office after Town Meeting.
• Act as registrar of vital records and post meetings/minutes.
• Serve as Chief Election Official and administer elections and related matters.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Office software

Massachusetts General Law

Job description

Job Opportunities

The Town of Grafton is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Town Clerk. This role maintains all official Town records including but not limited to voter registration and elections, vital records, business and other licenses, and meeting minutes in conformance with applicable provisions of local laws, Massachusetts General Laws and federal laws. The Town Clerk’s duties directly support said documentation.

• performing notary services
• acting as the Public Records Access Officer
• submitting required document to the Attorney General’s Office after Town Meeting
• acting as the registrar of vital records
• posting meetings and minutes
• The Clerk also acts as the Chief Election Official, and administers all elections and election related matters.

Qualifications for this role include a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and experience.

The successful candidate must be experience with office management, computer programs, and be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time while meeting deadlines. Additionally, they must be able to stay calm and deal with all types of customer service problems, and become well versed in Massachusetts General Law and Town Regulations. Excellent written and oral communication skills, accurate record keeping, and time management skills are required.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative professional who can effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. They must have or be willing to obtain their CMMC Certification and Notary Public Certification.

This is a 35-hour per week position with a salary range of $74,632 – $97,270 DOQ.

The Town of Grafton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.