Assistant Town Clerk/Assistant to the Boards

Classified Details

Classified ID

2015

Description

Town of Saint George Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant to the Boards Job Description

BASIC INFORMATION

Work schedule: Part-time (up to 15 hours per week with occasional additional hours if needed)

Starting pay rate: $20.00 per hour 

Benefits: Two weeks paid combined time off

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Supervisor: Town of Saint George Selectboard

Application: Please submit your resume and cover letter to sbvicechair@stgeorgevt.com.  Preference will be given to applications received by Monday, November 10, 2025

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

The combined Assistant Town Clerk and Assistant to the Boards directly supports the Town Clerk in carrying out Town-related duties and provides basic administrative support to the Selectboard and other town boards as needed. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

As Assistant Town Clerk, support of Town Clerk in completion of the following: 

• Field requests from residents via phone and in-person during designated office hours, including while the Town Clerk is on leave.
• Assist the Town Clerk in duties such as receiving property tax payments, issuing dog and marriage licenses, administrative tasks from town projects, fulfilling certified copy requests and processing recordings for the Town.
• Receive, sort and respond to Town mail.
• Support Town Clerk in the planning for and administration of local Elections.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attend Selectboard meetings, the annual Town Meeting and meetings of other town committees as scheduled or needed.
• Other duties as assigned

 

As Assistant to the Boards:

• Maintain Selectboard section of town website, as well as updating other sections as requested by the Selectboard.
• Assist in research and preparation of the annual budget and town report.
• As needed, support the Selectboard in compliance with applicable laws and issues of town governance.
• Act as liaison between Selectboard and other parties such as town counsel, Vermont League of Cities and Towns, and members of the public. This may include drafting and mailing letters, composing emails, or otherwise helping the board carry out business.
• Run remote meeting technology for Selectboard meetings, and provide support to other town committees using remote technology.
• Draft, distribute, post, and finalize meeting agendas and minutes.
• Organize and prepare documents and correspondence for meetings.
• In coordination with the Treasurer, track and process town expenditures under the Selectboard’s purview, including the Selectboard and Highway budgets. Assist with related financial reporting.

 

Education and Experience

An Associate’s degree in Business, Administration or other relevant discipline, plus relevant administration experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.  Experience in electronic communications and web site maintenance preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain composure when interacting with colleagues or members of the public
• Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access) and email software
• Ability to locate applicable information on the internet and critically assess that information
• Ability to organize work, prioritize and meet deadlines

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Travel to trainings or meetings within the state of Vermont is required several times a year. Training will be offered and paid for by the Town.
• Use of a computer (keyboard, voice activated, etc.)

 

DISCLAIMERS

• The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and should not be considered a comprehensive statement of duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements. Additional duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements may be assigned, with or without notice, at any time.
• This job description is neither an employment contract nor a promise of work for any specific length of time.

 

LOCATION:  Saint George, Vermont Town Office (hybrid or remote work arrangements may not be accommodated)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community.  The Town of Saint George strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations.  The Town of Saint George is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

 

Title

Assistant Town Clerk/Assistant to the Boards

Salary Range

$20 to $20

Application Deadline

11/27/2025

Location

Saint George, VT

Application URL

https://stgeorgevt.com/notices/posted_jobs.php 

Contact Information

Name

Judith Scott, Selectboard Vice Chair

Phone Number

(802) 482-5272

Email

SBViceChair@stgeorgevt.com 

Best Method of Contact

EMAIL