The town of Dennis seeks highly motivated candidates for the position of Executive Assistant. This is a full-time (40 hrs./wk.) position that will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Town Administrator and the Select Board.
This is a fast-paced environment, and candidates must be able to maintain confidentiality along with being able to multi-task, have the ability to stay focused in a busy environment, and work independently. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and experience with various office technology, along with strong computer skills.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Performs a variety of executive administrative and clerical duties and customer service work for the Town Administrator and Select Board’s Office.
- Prepares documents and correspondence, answers telephones, and meets with visitors; schedules meetings as required; maintains inventory of office supplies and places re-orders as necessary etc.
- Responds to inquiries, requests, and/or complaints from the public in person, on the telephone, and in writing; refers individual(s) to the appropriate staff for assistance as needed; transmits and explains Town Administrator’s directions as necessary.
- Attends board, committee or commission meetings and responsible for transcribing minutes.
- Composes memorandums or letters for the Town Administrator and the Select Board;
- Conducts research for the Town Administrator or Select Board in reference to town ordinances and past agenda items.
- Serves as a liaison between the Town Administrator’s office, the public and town staff.
- Assists in the preparation of various papers and documents including the Select Board agenda/packets, legal notices, resolutions, and agendas.
- Issues town liquor, entertainment, taxi licenses, and various department permits; prepares reports for regulatory authorities and maintains detailed records.
Minimum Qualifications: Position requires an associate’s degree and three to five years of administrative assistant or clerical office experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Starting annual salary range: $61,183 – $66,226, plus comprehensive benefit package.
To apply for this position, visit our website www.town.dennis.ma.us and click on “Employment Opportunities” complete on-line application and attach cover letter and resume.
The yown of Dennis is an AA/EOE.