Administrative Assistant

The Town of Essex, Vermont is seeking a per diem substitute Administrative Assistant in the Clerk’s Office. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for administrative and clerical work in connection with the keeping of official municipal records, issuing various licenses and official documents, assisting with elections, and providing information to the general public and other Town departments. This position will also play a key role in all customer service related duties such as answering phones and assisting customers at the Clerk’s counter.

This position works under the direction of the Clerk and works in accordance with various town policies. The Clerk’s Office consists of two Full-Time staff members. The intent of this position is to find someone who has flexibility to fill in for staff absences and/or provide additional staffing during busy seasons. This position will not have a set schedule, available hours will be offered up on an as needed basis. The Clerk’s Office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This position requires a High school Diploma and 1 year experience in a responsible clerical or administrative position. Previous experience in c...