Temporary Department Assistant, Part Time

Town of Burlington
  • Massachusetts
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMassachusetts
    Websitehttp://www.burlington.org

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Database Administrationunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched

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