Administrative Assistant to Select Board/Town Clerk

Start Date: May 21, 2025 | End Date: June 30, 2025
County: Somerset County
Job Type: Clerk, Finance, Manager
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Administrative Assistant to Select Board
Town Clerk
Town of Mercer, Somerset County

The Town of Mercer, population of 709, is seeking an administrative assistant to oversee town affairs, working under the general direction of the Select Board.  This is a supervisory position with minimal oversight from the board.  Job may require that candidate be willing to serve as tax collector and treasurer.  Candidate should be an effective communicator, possess good organizational abilities, demonstrate task-oriented leadership skills and be detail-oriented.  Fund accounting and tax collecting experience a plus. 

Duties include attending municipal officers and budget committee meetings, interacting with the public and public speaking, grant writing, rental of the Mercer Community Center (space, tables and chairs), management of current contracts and lease agreements.  Town clerk responsibilities include administering all state and local elections, maintaining vital records, dog licensing & records management).  Willingness to learn tax collection (commitment through lien process) and treasurer (investments, fund accounting, budgeting and grant administration) duties a plus.  Deputy(s) will assist in carrying out above duties.

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits (town office is currently open 25 hours per week).  Full-time schedule/hours is negotiable.  The town uses Trio municipal software, experience in Trio is desired. 

Interested applicants should email their resume and letter of interest to [email protected].  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Town of Mercer is an equal opportunity employer.