Help Wanted - Town Clerk

The Town of Whitingham, an equal opportunity employer, seeks an energetic, innovative and effective full-time (30 hours) Town Clerk who is willing to run for office in the next election and for 3-year terms thereafter.

The successful candidate will be a registered voter in the Town of Whitingham. The Town Clerk will conduct town business and act in accordance with Vermont Statutes, process and maintain official records/documents pertaining to the Town of Whitingham (real estate, vital records, permits and licenses, etc.), will serve as presiding officer at all elections and may appoint assistants to assist with the Town Clerk duties.

The recommended minimum qualifications are: High School graduate or GED required, five years’ experience in administrative or related field, skilled in use of computers and MS Office,  able to quickly learn and execute all Town Clerk software, effective communication skills, ability to organize and prioritize, flexible and self-motivated, works independently and as a team, with some weekend and evening hours required, especially during elections, town meetings, Board of Civil Authority functions, tax abatement and appeal hearings. 

A complete job description is attached below.  A letter of interest and resume should be emailed to gig@whitinghamvt.org (link sends e-mail), dropped off at the Selectboard office or mailed to:

Selectboard Office

Town of Whitingham

PO Box 529

Jacksonville, VT  05342

 

This is a full-time/30 hour per week position with benefits. Starting salary is $35,000 commensurate with experience.  Applicant must be a registered voter in the Town of Whitingham.