Employment Opportunities

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Marion - Town Clerk Position Summary  The Town of Marion seeks a qualified and customer-focused professional to serve as Town Clerk. The Town Clerk serves as the official keeper of municipal records and vital statistics, Chief Election Official, licensing authority, and administrator of various statutory duties required under Massachusetts General Laws. The position plays a central role in municipal operations and public service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Administer all federal, state, and local elections and annual town census activities. • Maintain voter registration records and election-related filings. • Serve as custodian of official town records and municipal seal. • Record and maintain birth, death, and marriage records. • Issue and maintain licenses, permits, and business certificates as required by law. • Prepare and maintain official records of Town Meetings. • Administer oaths of office to elected and appointed officials. • Coordinate responses to public records requests in accordance with state law. • Maintain and preserve permanent municipal records. • Prepare the Town Clerk's annual report and departmental budget. • Supervise election workers and office staff as assigned. • Provide exceptional customer service to residents, businesses, and other governmental agencies. Qualifications Preferred: • Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, legal studies, or a related field. • Five or more years of progressively responsible municipal, governmental, legal, or administrative experience. • Massachusetts municipal clerk experience strongly preferred. Required Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge of Massachusetts election laws and municipal government operations. • Familiarity with Massachusetts General Laws pertaining to town clerks. • Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and municipal bylaws.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Experience with records management and public records compliance. • Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and municipal software systems. Certifications The successful candidate must be able to obtain: • Massachusetts Certified Municipal Clerk designation (if not already held)
• Massachusetts Notary Public commission Application Process: Submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application to: Geoffrey Gorman, Town Hall Annex, 14 Barnabas Road, Marion, MA 02738
[email protected], Position open until filled. Anticipated first review of applications on June 17, 2026. The Town of Marion is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Sudbury - Records Management Administrator  The Town of Sudbury is seeking applicants for the position of Records Management Administrator in the Town Clerk’s Office. This role is primarily responsible for creating and maintaining Vital Records, including Birth, Death and Marriage records, utilizing the State’s Vitals Information Partnership (VIP) with the State Department of Public Health. Other duties include performing genealogical and other research of records for the public, issuing various departmental licenses and permits, posting meeting agendas, assisting with processing the annual town census, and with election/town meeting preparation and/or post-election/town meeting reporting requirements.  The ideal candidate for this position is a team player who is organized and detail-oriented with excellent communication and customer service skills. This position requires education/experience equivalent to a High School diploma and 1-3 years of experience in records management and/or municipal government; accounting experience helpful. Associate’s degree or higher is preferred. Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, is required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to work occasional evening/weekend hours during elections and Town Meetings (with advance notice).  The full salary range for this position is $45,924 to $60,397 (FY26); starting salary based on qualifications. The Town currently utilizes a predetermined step system for annual pay increases. Sudbury also offers excellent benefits, including health, dental, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a pension and optional retirement savings accounts. For more information, including the full job description, visit https://sudbury.ma.us/hr/.  To apply, email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. This position is open until filled; apply by 5/22/26 for initial consideration. Contact Human Resources with questions: [email protected] or 978-639-3348. The Town of Sudbury is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  For more information, click here

The Town of North Andover announced an opening for the full-time position of Department Assistant in the Town Clerk's Office.  Salary Range: $24.33 to $30.25 per hour (Grade 2). This salary range is subject to the terms of the AFSCME Council 93, Local 2978 Administrative collective bargaining agreement and internal equity.  Benefits: Excellent benefits include health and dental insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, FSAs, and a deferred compensation plan.  Candidates must submit the following documents to be considered: A completed Town of North Andover Employment Application (also available on the Town's website); A resume; A cover letter.  All materials should be submitted by email to [email protected]. For questions regarding the hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (978) 688-9526.

City of Newton Elections Supervisor:  Come join our dynamic team! The City of Newton is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Elections Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to assist the City Clerk in the administration, management, planning, coordination and oversight of the duties relate to the City’s elections functions, specifically to conduct all federal, state and municipal elections in accordance with Massachusetts election laws and regulations as well as the City charter; to manage the annual census in an effort to make a true list containing the name, occupation and residency. Works with the Vital Statistics department to oversee the daily operations in the City Clerk’s Office including the issuance of various licenses and certificates, data processing, file maintenance, and budget tracking, and all other related work as required and directed. This is a full-time, exempt position, hiring salary range: $72,790 - $88,263 annually plus yearly step increases, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to be a part of our team of dedicated public servants. For more information, please visit the City of Newton website at newtonma.gov/jobs. The City of Newton is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

City of Cambridge:  City Clerk
Rate:   $155,000 - $169,740 Annually
ABOUT THE ROLE:  The City Clerk is the official record keeper for the City of Cambridge. Appointed and held accountable by the City Council for a three-year term, the City Clerk performs those duties prescribed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the ordinances of the City of Cambridge and other such duties as the Cambridge City Council prescribes.
ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position:  Provides administrative and supervisory oversight of the City Clerk’s office, including day-to-day operations and departmental budget; Statutorily responsible for collecting, recording, and depositing fees; developing, maintaining, and disseminating certain records and vital statistics, including marriage, domestic partnership, death, and birth certificates, as well as business and professional certificates; Serves as Clerk to the City Council. Attends (or assigns attendance) and keeps records of all meetings of the City Council and of its committees/subcommittees and carries out the actions required by decisions at those meetings. Ensures that votes are properly documented and minutes are created in compliance with the Open Meeting Law.  Acts as a resource and provides guidance on parliamentary procedures. Ensures that the actions taken at City Council meetings are properly finalized; Responsible for the preparation and timely posting of the weekly City Council Agenda; Performs related duties as needed.  For further information, click here;  https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CAMBRIDGEMA&cws=37&rid=1313