The beautiful rural town of Pelham (population 1,280) is seeking a qualified Town Clerk. The Town Clerk is appointed by the Select Board and has administrative and supervisory responsibility for the administration of federal, state, and local statues; maintenance of official municipal records; and the administration of fair and accurate federal, state, and local elections. Other responsibilities include recording and certifying proceedings of all town meetings, overseeing the annual town census, voter registration, vital records, issuance of various licenses and permits, preparing annual budgets for the Town Clerk’s office and election and registration activities. The suitable candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational, records management, and supervisory skills as well as computer proficiency and a proven track record of innovation and initiative.
Candidates must meet the minimum requirements contained in the job description available online at https://www.townofpelham.org/employment. The position will be for 24 hours per week and includes benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement. Salary is $30,912.96. Ideal start date is on or around June 1. Letter of interest and resume with references should be sent to Town of Pelham, Select Board Office, 351 Amherst Road, Pelham, MA 01002 or by email, pelhamadministrator@comcast.net until Monday, March 27. Pelham is an EOE and AA employer.