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Town Clerk

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Location:
United States, Swampscott

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The town of Swampscott is seeking a dedicated and experienced Town Clerk to serve as the official custodian of the town’s records and democratic processes. Reporting to the Town Administrator, the Town Clerk oversees vital records, the Town Seal, licensing and permits, elections, voter registration, public records compliance, and supports boards, committees, and Town Meeting operations. This leadership role supervises one full-time staff member and manages approximately 75 part-time election workers, as well as additional seasonal staff. The Town Clerk ensures transparency, accuracy, and adherence to Massachusetts General Laws, Open Meeting Law, and ethics regulations, while providing excellent service to residents, businesses, and municipal officials.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as the official custodian of the town’s records and democratic processes
Oversee vital records, the Town Seal, licensing and permits, elections, voter registration, public records compliance, and supports boards, committees, and Town Meeting operations
Supervise one full-time staff member and manages approximately 75 part-time election workers, as well as additional seasonal staff
Ensure transparency, accuracy, and adherence to Massachusetts General Laws, Open Meeting Law, and ethics regulations
Provide excellent service to residents, businesses, and municipal officials

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, or related field required
master’s preferred
Minimum of five to seven years of municipal or public service experience, including supervisory and election management responsibilities
Massachusetts Notary Public and Justice of the Peace certification required within one year
CMMC preferred
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills are essential

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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