An Office Manager directs administrative staff and manages workflow in a business office. Supervises clerical work, tracks office supplies, oversees maintenance for office equipment and manages budget for office expenses. May hire and train staff.
Town of Enfield CT Enfield, CT Job Details Part-time $19 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation High school diploma or GED Clerical experience Full Job Description
TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE
Hours:
Up to 25 hours per week
Rate of Pay:
$19.00 per hour
Closing Date:
August 12, 2026, or until filled
TOWN OF ENFIELD JOB DESCRIPTION TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE
SECRETARY, part-time (confidential position)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
: Performs variety of responsible and sometimes specialized clerical tasks relating to the administration and daily operations of a particular Town department, division or office.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
: Works under the general supervision of a department/division head or his/her designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
: May oversee other clerical and/or part-time employees as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Regular and punctual attendance; types or word processes letters, notices, memoranda, drafts, reports and other materials from copy, rough draft, brief notes, instructions and/or dictation and files same; maintains simple accounting, financial and other records of departmental activities, i.e. budget expenditures, purchase orders, utility bills, etc.; receives visitors to office; records various information transactions; opens, sorts and distributes mail; assembles information necessary in preparation of reports; prepares reports involving clerical or tabular information; assists public by giving or securing information; operates variety of modern office machines such as phones, photocopying, word processing, adding, calculating machines; receives and receipts records, checks and/or cash and forwards same to proper location or makes bank deposits; requisitions and orders supplies and materials; maintains inventory of office supplies; makes arithmetic calculations, computes and compiles data from various sources; computes and keeps time records, may input payroll information into computer system.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
May take and transcribe dictation or minutes of meetings; prepares periodic department reports from data maintained on daily basis; performs related work as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift, push and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge in the use of business English; thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; good knowledge of departmental programs, functions operations, policies, practices and terminology; ability to make decisions in accordance with policies and regulations; ability to compose letters and memoranda; ability to make arithmetic computations accurately and with reasonable speed; may require ability to take and transcribe dictation; considerable typing and/or word processing skills; mental alertness; neat appearance; ability to work in harmony with others; honesty, dependability; tact; courtesy; resourcefulness. Must be proficient on the computer.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma (GED) and not less than three (3) years of employment in a responsible position exercising moderately complex clerical work. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position. The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F
