EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Assistant Town Clerk

The Town of Manchester is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated candidate to serve as an Assistant Town Clerk. The 38.75-hour-per-week position offers an excellent benefits package and competitive wages in a fast-paced working environment.

The Assistant Town Clerk will report to the Town Clerk and will perform all duties assigned by the Town Clerk in accordance with Vermont State Statutes and Town policies and procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in answering phones, responding to questions from the general public, and processing mail.
• Assist in the maintenance of official records and documents pertaining to real property, vital statistics, permits, licenses, and other matters.
•  Assist in overseeing the municipal vault while following preservation guidance for the protection of all Town documents.
• Assist in the recording/filing of Town records, land records, and vital records.
• Assist in issuing various licenses including, but not limited to marriage licenses, dog licenses, liquor licenses, and any other such license, permit, or document as so directed by Federal, State, or local government.
• Assist the Town Clerk with Elections.
• Comply with the agreement between the Town of Manchester and the Manchester Town Clerk.
• Other such duties as may be assigned in the absence of the Town Clerk.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a busy environment while in direct contact with the general public and other town officials while working in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft word, Microsoft excel and Google applications will be required. Experience with COTT systems, land record research, or website design is ideal.

Compensation will be commensurate with the above knowledge and experience. A competitive benefits package is included. The Clerk’s office is generally open Monday – Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM with 45 minutes for lunch. Some nights and weekends required during Elections.

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, Town employment application, and three references to a.sheldon@manchester-vt.gov with Manchester Assistant Town Clerk search in the subject line or send by mail to:

The Town of Manchester is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors the population and world that we serve.  We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.  

For accessibility information, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 802-362-1313 x 1 or a.sheldon@manchester-vt.gov