Make a Difference at the Heart of Local Government
The Town of Dalton is seeking an organized, customer-focused, and highly motivated professional to serve as Assistant Town Clerk. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the daily operations of local government while serving residents directly in one of the Town’s most visible and essential offices.
As Assistant Town Clerk, you will help manage vital records, support elections and Town Meetings, assist residents and businesses, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of important municipal records. Every day brings a new challenge and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
What You’ll Do
The Assistant Town Clerk performs a wide variety of administrative, recordkeeping, and customer service responsibilities in support of the Town Clerk’s Office, including:
- Managing and processing vital records including births, marriages, and deaths
- Assisting with local elections, Town Meetings, voter registration, absentee and early voting
- Supporting annual census and street list operations
- Issuing dog licenses, business certificates, raffle permits, and other municipal licenses
- Preparing campaign finance and ethics compliance reports
- Providing exceptional service to residents, businesses, and public officials
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations
- Handling financial transactions and balancing daily receipts
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with the public, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values organization, accuracy, and community service.
Why This Role Matters
The Town Clerk’s Office serves as a cornerstone of municipal government. From elections and licensing to preserving official records, the work performed here directly impacts residents every day. The Assistant Town Clerk helps ensure government remains accessible, transparent, efficient, and responsive to the community.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- A professional and customer-service-oriented attitude
- Comfort working with technology and municipal software systems
- The ability to multitask and work independently in a dynamic office setting
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Two years of office or Municipal experience preferred
- The ability to become a Notary Public.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general office technology
Work Environment
This position offers a dynamic and engaging municipal office environment with seasonal activities tied to elections, licensing, and census operations. The role includes regular interaction with residents, state agencies, Town departments, and community organizations.
This is a full-time position 36 hours per week with Fridays off, additional hours during election season likely. This position comes with Benefits including health care, paid vacation time, paid Holidays, paid personal leave and retirement. Pay rate 20-22 $/hour to start.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
