Town Clerk

TOWN CLERK

Salary: $69,031 Based on Qualifications/Experience

Hours: Full-Time (39 hours per week)

Reports to: Town Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Town of Marion seeks a qualified and customer-focused professional to serve as Town Clerk. The Town Clerk serves as the official keeper of municipal records and vital statistics, Chief Election Official, licensing authority, and administrator of various statutory duties required under Massachusetts General Laws. The position plays a central role in municipal operations and public service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer all federal, state, and local elections and annual town census activities.
• Maintain voter registration records and election-related filings.
• Serve as custodian of official town records and municipal seal.
• Record and maintain birth, death, and marriage records.
• Issue and maintain licenses, permits, and business certificates as required by law.
• Prepare and maintain official records of Town Meetings.
• Administer oaths of office to elected and appointed officials.
• Coordinate responses to public records requests in accordance with state law.
• Maintain and preserve permanent municipal records.
• Prepare the Town Clerk's annual report and departmental budget.
• Supervise election workers and office staff as assigned.
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents, businesses, and other governmental agencies.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, legal studies, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible municipal, governmental, legal, or administrative experience.
• Massachusetts municipal clerk experience strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Massachusetts election laws and municipal government operations.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts General Laws pertaining to town clerks.
• Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and municipal bylaws.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with records management and public records compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and municipal software systems.

Certifications

The successful candidate must be able to obtain:

• Massachusetts Certified Municipal Clerk designation (if not already held)
• Massachusetts Notary Public commission

Application Process

Submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application to:

Geoffrey Gorman

Town Hall Annex

14 Barnabas Road

Marion, MA 02738

ggorman@marionma.gov

Position open until filled. Anticipated first review of applications on June 17, 2026.

The Town of Marion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.