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Principal Department Assistant

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Massachusetts Municipal Association

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Location:
United States , Watertown

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

63070.00 - 83220.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The city of Watertown seeks a Principal Department Assistant to be the lead administrative support at the Senior Services department.

Job Responsibility:

  • Performs a variety of administrative and financial tasks
  • Processing payroll and invoices
  • Maintaining departmental records
  • Coordinating program and participant information
  • Preparing departmental communications
  • Supporting overall operations

Requirements:

  • Associates degree plus four to six years of professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite
  • Excellent customer service experience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment with frequent interruptions

Nice to have:

Prior experience working with seniors

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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