Employment Opportunities

The Town of Essex is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Town Clerk for an expected vacancy as of April 11, 2024.  Responsibilities include managing official records, town meeting votes, elections, open meeting law postings, voter registration, local census, certain licensing, and other duties.  Previous experience as a town clerk or assistant town clerk preferred.  Copies of the detailed job description are also available from the Personnel Officer in Town Hall.  This full-time position carries a salary range of $55,348-$75,500.  The actual salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience.  Please send a cover letter and resume to Essex Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 30 Martin Street, Essex, MA  01929 or bzubricki@essexma.org.  This posting will remain open until the position is filled. 

The City of Watertown seeks a highly qualified, skilled professional to serve as the Assistant City Clerk.  The City Clerk’s office is the official record keeper for the city of Watertown and is an office of five that is responsible for, among other items, vital records, business licenses, public records requests, and elections. This position is responsible for the routine complex administrative and technical support and function of City Clerk, elections, and licensing.  Required minimum qualifications:  Associate degree in a relevant field, Four to six years of increasing responsibility in a Clerk’s Office, including staff management, Certified Massachusetts municipal clerk or ability to gain certification within three years, 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.  Excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills. Extensive knowledge of applicable Massachusetts general laws. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office.  Hours: this is a 37.5 hour/week position and the hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The City Clerk’s office is open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings and the office staff rotate who will stay late each week.  Expected starting hiring range: the hiring range is $79,701 to $87,528, dependent upon qualifications and education, plus an excellent benefit package which includes pension; deferred compensation; health insurance (80% city-paid premium); paid vacation, sick, personal, and holidays; flexible spending accounts; education assistance; and more.  To apply: candidates must submit a city application with a resume and cover letter to recruiting@watertown-ma.gov. The city application is available here: https://www.watertown-ma.gov/253/City-Employment-Opportunities

Medford:  Elections Manager 01-30-2024  Elections Manager, Office of Election Commissioners Full-time (35 hours/weekly) SALARY: CAF 12 - $1,392.91 - $1,627.85 Weekly (Non-Union FLSA Exempt)
BASIC FUNCTION: Supports the work of the Elections Commission and ensures the City meets legislative and regulatory requirements for elections. Coordinates and undertakes tasks associated with Federal, State, and Municipal Elections conducted in the City of Medford. Works with vendors and city departments to schedule and set up polling locations for each election. Recruits, hires, and schedules Poll Workers to cover each election. Assists with all aspects of the election process.  For additional information, click here