What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Administrative Assistant / Social Media Administrator position at Town of Essex?
PART TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II / SOCIAL MEDIA ADMINISTRATOR
The Town of Essex is presently accepting applications for a part-time (25 hours per week) position in the Selectmen’s Office. The hours are from Monday through Friday from 11:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Salary for this position is expected to start at $25.46 per hour.
Candidate must be able to perform administrative and secretarial work for the Selectmen’s Office.
Candidate Requirements Include:
· Greets and assists the public in the Selectmen’s Office and responds to incoming general phone calls; re-routes incoming calls as required.
· Creates articles for the First Selectman under his tutelage to be published in Essex Events, E-Newsletters, and Annual Reports
· Maintains calendar for Town Hall functions and meeting room usage.
· Coordinates Main Street banner scheduling.
· Provides oversight of office equipment, including copiers and postage meter supplies.
· Maintains availability of Town handouts and forms, such as: job applications, pistol permits, banner requests, conference room reservations, etc.
· Maintains the Town of Essex social media which includes the Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Constant Contact
· Board Clerk for MS-4 and Tree Committee, and SemiQ Committee
· Must be able to provide a high-level of customer service to the public and to effectively interact with co-workers.
Applications may be obtained in the Selectman’s Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 pm. or on the Town of Essex Website at www.essexct.gov. All applications will be considered until the position is filled and should be submitted to: Selectmen’s Office, Essex Town Hall, 29 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
THE TOWN OF ESSEX IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Norman M. Needleman, First Selectman
Stacia R. Libby, Selectman
Bruce M. Glowac, Selectman
July 21, 2026
Pay: $25.46 - $31.01 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $31