Executive Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen & Town Administrator

Executive Assistant/Town Administrator/Board of Selectmen Town of Acushnet Wanted: Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen. This position performs a variety of duties which require a degree of decision making based on a comprehensive knowledge of departmental functions and utilizing standard office procedures. This is a non-union, confidential position. Duties include: Acting as a confidential assistant to the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen; managing all correspondence; answering public inquiries directed to the Board; preparing meeting agendas and minutes; scheduling and advertising public hearings required by the Board; coordinating the preparation and presentation of Town Report; coordinating insurance policies, vehicle registrations and renewals, insurance receivables, and reports; reconciling purchasing to appropriation and source of funding; managing all aspects of the licensing and permit process; assisting in preparation and presentation of budget documents and Town Meeting Warrants; and assuming additional duties as required by the Town Administrator. Qualifications: A high school graduate or equivalent plus two years of experience in an office setting. Preferred Qualifications: An associate’s or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration with two years of experience in a municipal government setting, strongly preferred. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to compose correspondence and to prepare, type, and proofread reports. Excellent Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheet skills required. Must possess great attention to detail and be able to multitask and work accurately. All applicants must be able to pass a criminal background/CORI check and a pre-employment physical, including drug testing. Salary $49,000, DOQ. Interested applicants, please send cover letter and resume with three professional references to: Office of the Town Administrator, Town of Acushnet, 122 Main St., Acushnet, Massachusetts 02743 or email resumes@acushnet.ma.us. AA/EOE