Part-Time Finance Committee Administrative Clerk

Town of Norton • Norton, MA

17h

About The Position

The Town of Norton seeks a reliable, detail-oriented clerk to provide administrative support to the Finance Committee. The clerk works directly with the Finance Committee Chair to prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings and draft minutes, and coordinates with the Town Clerk’s Office to ensure meeting notices are posted on time in accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law and Town procedures.

The Finance Committee typically meets once a month. During budget season and in the weeks around Town Meeting, meetings may occur weekly or, at times, twice a week. The Finance Committee Chair determines the work schedule based on the Committee’s meeting calendar, and availability to attend scheduled meetings is required. Some administrative work may be completed remotely.

Requirements

• Strong writing, organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to listen carefully and summarize discussions, decisions and votes accurately and objectively.
• Ability to learn and follow Massachusetts Open Meeting Law requirements and Town procedures applicable to meeting notices, minutes and records.
• Availability to attend scheduled meetings is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior municipal experience is helpful but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Finance Committee Chair to confirm meeting dates, times and locations and prepare agendas for the Chair’s review.
• Submit meeting notices and agendas to the Town Clerk’s Office in time for required public posting, and coordinate updates with the Chair and the Town Clerk’s Office.
• Attend Finance Committee meetings and prepare accurate draft minutes recording attendance, summarizing discussions, and documenting decisions, actions and votes.
• Submit draft minutes to the Finance Committee for review and approval.
• Maintain organized records of meeting notices, agendas, approved minutes and supporting materials in accordance with Town procedures.
• Provide related administrative support as directed by the Finance Committee Chair.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed