Job description

TOWN OF MANCHESTER MAINE

TOWN CLERK/SELECT BOARD SECRETARY

The Town of Manchester is seeking a dynamic individual to join our office team. This position involves public interaction and management of the day-to-day operations of the Clerk’s office.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Registration of motor vehicles, trailers, campers, ATV’s and snowmobiles
• Issuing hunting and fishing licenses and dog licensing
• Preparation of various weekly and monthly reports
• Assist in answering the phones
• Daily cash ups
• Weekly motor vehicle report
• Issuance of vital records (birth, death and marriage)
• Running elections and maintaining voter registrations
• Organize and open the annual Town Meeting
• Attendance at two evening Select Board meetings to take minutes and transcribe is required
• Preparation of the annual Town report

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an administrative support role
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and problem solve in a fast-paced environment
• Strong business ethics required (appearance, punctuality, dependability, professionalism), while at the same time the ability to be personable with all types of customers and co-workers.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work on your own; personally motivated for growth
• Prior cash handling experience and the ability to use an adding machine
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles is helpful
• The ability to pass a background check

What the Town of Manchester can offer the right person:

• Great small office working environment
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Health and dental insurance
• Employer match to a 457-retirement plan
• Life, vision and disability insurance offered for purchase
• Great hours: Work begins at 7:45am Monday – Friday. The office closes at 4pm on Monday and Thursday, 6pm Tuesday (except Board Meeting nights), noon on Wednesday and 2pm on Friday.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and your resume to townmanager@manchesterme.org .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester, ME 04351: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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