Central Office Administrative Assistant

Central Office - Five Town CSD and MSAD 28
Central Office Administrative Assistant
Full Time
July 1, 2026 Start

Position Summary

Five Town CSD and MSAD 28 are seeking an individual to fill the Administrative Assistant role in the Central Office. This individual will support general administrative tasks within the Central Office, including answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail, and managing office supplies. The position serves as the point person for processing volunteer applications and managing student work permits. This position will also provide administrative assistance to the Business Manager and Assistant Superintendent directly. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, upbeat, and technology savvy. This position is a 230 day work year with an adaptable summer work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer phones, assists the public, and directs calls to the appropriate office.
• Sorts, distributes, and handles US postal and interoffice mail.
• Orders, receives, accounts for, and distributes office supplies.
• Manages the scheduling of the Central Office conference rooms.
• Manages school volunteer programs by processing applications, conducting background checks, establishing an annual master list of volunteers, maintaining Volunteer handbooks, protocols, relevant binders, and databases.
• Maintains and troubleshoots office equipment issues and calls for service as needed.
• Maintains professional appearance of office spaces, conference rooms, eatery, storage, and records areas.
• Processes Work Permits.
• Supports Assistant Superintendent in updating Central Office emergency manual, policies, and distribution of materials.
• Coordinates recognition of birthdays, milestones, and other special events within the Central Office.
• Provide assistance to the Business Manager through support of the annual budget process, invoice processing, deposits, and preparation for Finance Committee meetings.
• Supports the Assistant Superintendent with scheduling, workload management, federal grant management, professional development, and preparation for Curriculum Committee meetings.

Qualifications/Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.
• Friendly, positive, and outgoing personality.
• Experience dealing with students, parents, and the community-at-large is preferred.

Requirements

• Background check, including fingerprinting
• Maine Department of Education CHRC Approval

Pay and Benefits

• Pay starts at $26 per hour with possibility of increase based on experience, within the parameters of the applicable contract
• Health Insurance (including Vision)
• Dental Insurance (100% Employee paid)
• 5 Sick Days
• 15 PTO Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• FSA
• Eligible to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan

About Five Town Community School District and MSAD #28

Five Town CSD and MSAD #28 are two integrally connected innovative school districts that pride themselves on nurturing an incredible array of opportunities for their 1400 students, top salaries for their employees, excellent health insurance and a great working environment.

As a district, we are committed to equity, excellence, the environment, and forward thinking. Our goal is to foster intellectual and creative excellence while building strong character. We highly value our sense of place and surroundings which boast mountains, lakes, rivers, a ski hill, and the ocean.

How to Apply

Please apply on-line at www.fivetowns.net/jobs

Application deadline: May 1, 2026.

Five Town CSD
22 Knowlton Street
Camden, ME 04843
Phone: (207)236-3358
Fax: (207)236-7810

EOE

Please Note: Only complete and submitted Applitrack Applications will be reviewed for interview consideration. A complete application must consist of the Applitrack Application, cover letter & resume, copy of transcripts & certification (when applicable), and names/contact information for three current references.

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26