Job Opening

Selectboard Assistant

The Town of Middletown Springs is seeking someone to assist the Selectboard with routine and ongoing recordkeeping. The position includes assisting the Board in applying for Town and Highway grants, and in managing the reporting for successful awards; assisting the board in recruiting contractors and employment candidates for Town projects, and managing relevant employment and contractor records; and supporting the Board in its communications work after each meeting.

The Selectboard is a group of volunteers that changes membership and roles each year. The Board Assistant is vital to continuity of recordkeeping and management across variations in Board membership.

This is an hourly position, estimated to require roughly ten hours per average week. Most of the work can be done remotely, and without regularly scheduled working hours. Capability with Microsoft Word and Excel, attention to scheduling and detail, and rapid response to email are crucial aspects of the work. This position reports to the Selectboard.

We anticipate that this position will be paid at $18 per hour. Being part-time, the position carries no benefits. A full description of the position is posted here and at the Middletown Springs Town Office (5 South Street).

Please provide a letter of interest, and a resume outlining related experience, to:

Herb Childress, Selectboard Chair
Town of Middletown Springs
PO Box 1232
Middletown Springs VT 05757

Email applications will be accepted. Please send those to herb.childress@gmail.com, and attach both the letter of interest and resume.

This position is open until filled.