What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk position at City of Athol?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Deputy Clerk, a vital role dedicated to ensuring the smooth operation of daily small city and administrative processes; taking water payments; answering telephones and booking building rentals. As a Deputy Clerk, you will serve as a key point of contact for the public, and local community. You will be a part of a very small team, providing exceptional clerical support and maintaining accurate records. Minimum of 2 years experience with accounts payable and accounts receivables is required. This energetic position offers the opportunity to contribute to the community through various means of city business. If you thrive in a multi-tasking environment and possess strong organizational skills, this role is your chance to make a meaningful impact while developing a valuable local governmental administrative experience.
Some Duties
- Assist with the preparation, processing, and filing of documents, city records management, with precision and attention to detail
- Manage incoming inquiries from the public, the Mayor, and other personnel via phone, email, or in person with professionalism and enthusiasm
- Enter data accurately into city software management systems and maintain organized filing systems both physically and electronically
- Handle clerical tasks such as data entry, document scanning, copying, and filing to uphold record integrity
- Assist with cash handling duties related to fees or fines collection while maintaining strict accountability and accuracy
Qualifications
- Two years experience in accounting with payables, receivables; payroll and quarterly or annual reporting procedures
- Excellent drafting skills for preparing correspondence, reports, or procedural documents
- Demonstrated office experience with proficiency in word processing software such as Microsoft Word and data entry systems
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy
- Previous clerical experience including filing, record keeping, and customer service is preferred
- Ability to handle cash transactions responsibly with attention to detail and confidentiality
This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow learn more about small local governments. We value motivated individuals eager to bring energy, precision, and professionalism to their work every day.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please stop into the Athol City Clerk’s office in City Hall in Athol, ID. to get an application or go online to www.cityofathol.us .
You may also email your resume and application to Lori Yarbrough at: cityclerk@cityofathol.us We will be taking applications through end of day Thursday, December 11, 2025; hoping to get interviews done the week before Christmas.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $28