City of South Portland - Assistant City Clerk I

Start Date: May 07, 2024 | End Date: June 13, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Clerk

The City of South Portland is currently seeking a 22.5 hour a week Part-time Assistant City Clerk to join our City Clerk’s office. The City of South Portland currently has a 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday). The schedule for this position will include 22.5 work hours over 3 days each week, with work hours scheduled Monday through Wednesday. We are looking for a positive person to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who would enjoy working with the public in a role that connects citizens and other City staff, and who enjoys multi-tasking and doing something different every day.

Position Summary: Assist in the operation of the City Clerk’s Department. The primary responsibility is to cover the functions of the information desk area and provide support to the office operations.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. 

Experience: Must have two years of customer service experience. Prior experience in a municipal customer service role highly preferred. Knowledge of Centralized Voter Registration, processing Electronic Birth and Death certifications, Moses Program, MUNIS, and Microsoft Access preferred – with training provided as needed.

A flexible schedule to permit additional work hours for several weeks leading up to an election, assisting during co-worker vacations, or other needs, is required.

Benefits: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with family coverage, matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, long term disability, flexible spending accounts and more.  We offer 13 paid holidays, fifteen (15) sick days, personal time up to two (2) days, and vacation commensurate with relevant experience, annually. Please note, benefits for this part-time position will be prorated.

Starting Salary Range: $18.40-$20.97/hour depending on experience.  The position is eligible for annual step increases, and possible annual cost of living increases as approved by the City Council.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  First round of interviews will be determined for all who apply on or before Friday, May 31st, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

Job description and fillable application is available on our website at www.southportland.gov.

To apply please send us a cover letter, resume and three professional references.

You may e-mail them to apply@southportland.org, or mail them to us at:

City of South Portland

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist

25 Cottage Road

South Portland, Maine 04106

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