Administrative Assistant to Board of Selectman

Start Date: May 23, 2025 | End Date: November 19, 2025
County: Penobscot County
Job Type: Clerk, Finance, General Assistance, Manager

The Town of Stetson, population of 1241, 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 duties include the candidate to serve as Town Clerk, Registrar of Voters,  Tax Collector, Treasurer, General Assistant Administrator, and Agent for Motor Vehicle and all other State agencies.  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 Stetson Community Center & Meeting House , 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, hourly position with benefits (town office is currently open 30.5 hours per week).  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 Stetson is an equal opportunity employer.