Town Coordinator

The Town Coordinator acts as liaison between the Selectboard and residents and local, state, and federal agencies as the Selectboard’s representative.

Work includes regularly scheduled evening work. Performance of duties requires ongoing contact with the public, other town departments and employees.

Bachelor’s degree is required with administrative experience in a municipal or similar environment.

Knowledge of policies, principles and procedures of municipal government and public administration and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, town by-laws and federal and state grant programs.

Knowledge of and experience with computer word-processing, spreadsheet and publication software programs. Experience in researching, writing and administering grants is required.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in person, by phone, in writing and by email. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively a with diverse groups of people.

Starting at $30-33/hour, 32 hours per week with benefits, potential expansion to 40 hours per week.

For more job details, check the town website: newsalemma.org/employment-opportunities. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the Selectboard, newsalemselect@gmail.com or 19 S. Main St., New Salem, MA 01355. The position is open until filled. Review of resumes begins in December.

The town of New Salem is an Equal Opportunity Employer