Office Admin
The Town of Chester is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Admin to provide administrative and financial support to the Town Administrator and Town Accountant. This position involves independent work, public interaction, and responsibility for a variety of municipal administrative and accounting functions. The position is for 15 hours with a pay range of $19-23 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with accounts payable, warrants, bills, refunds, financial records, and year-end reporting.
- Prepare Select Board meeting minutes.
- Process municipal licenses and permits.
- Respond to public, vendor, employee, and official inquiries by phone and email.
- Manage office supplies, equipment maintenance, and monthly postage reporting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school/GED required, associate’s degree in accounting, business, or a closely related field preferred; a minimum of 3 years administrative work, preferably in the municipal field.
- Experience with SoftRight required; VADAR experience highly valued.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, customer service, and computer skills.
- Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
Please read the full job description here and for details on how to apply.
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to the town Administrator at [email protected].
Chester is an Equal Opportunity Employer