The Town of Bernardston has an opening in the Town Clerk's office for an Assistant Town Clerk. The purpose of this position is to provide responsible administrative and record keeping functions in support of the Town Clerk. Responsibilities include maintaining and administering official records and files, issuing licenses, conducting research, collecting fees, preparing reports, and providing information to the public and other municipal offices, providing supervision of election workers. Acts as the Town Clerk in his/her absence as required by State Statute; performs all other related work as required of a municipal Town Clerk. This position is 12 to 14 hours weekly not to exceed 19 hours, non-benefited.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Graduate; one to three years' experience in an office setting to acquire familiarity with standard office procedures, equipment and records management. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and email software. Knowledge of municipal setting and public interaction; working knowledge of state, local, and federal statutes and regulations applicable to the duties and responsibilities of a Town Clerk's office;

Required Skills :

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; proficient computer keyboard skills, business, record keeping and clerical skills; highly skilled in organizing, prioritizing, planning and time management.

Abilities :

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal tactfully and appropriately with the general public in person and on the telephone; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with Town officials, departments and state agencies; requires motor skills for activities such as lifting and moving objects up to 50 lbs; visual demands include reading documents, utilizing a computer, manually operating all office equipment and election machines; sit and or stand for an extended period of time

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•The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Applications or Resume:

Must be received by October 7, 2026 at 4 PM. Email to bos@townofbernardston.org or mail to

Attn:

Town Administrator, P.O. Box 504, Bernardston, MA 01337.

Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 12.0 per week

Work Location:

In person