What are the responsibilities and job description for the Town Clerk position at Town of Marion?
Position Description
The Town Administrator, on behalf of the Town Clerk's Department is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the full-time, Monday - Friday, position of Town Clerk to work under the administrative supervision of the Town Administrator and in accordance with applicable provisions of federal, state and local regulatory laws, rules and regulations. The Town Clerk performs administrative and supervisory work in connection with the maintenance of official municipal records, the issuing of various licenses and official documents, the management of the Town census and the direction of election activities. Salary ($69,031.99 – 85,832.60 yearly based on 40hrs a week/52 weeks) and a generous benefits package, including health insurance and dental are in accordance with current Town Employee Policy. This is an overtime exempt position what will require some nights and weekends during elections and Town Meetings.
Education/Experience: High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or liberal arts; previous experience as a Town Clerk or an assistant Town Clerk required; three to five years' required experience in an office setting to acquire familiarity with standard office procedures and records management or any combination of education and experience.
Requirements: Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License. Must have the ability to become bonded and commissioned as a Notary Public. Must have a thorough working knowledge of state, local and federal statutes and regulations applicable to the duties and responsibilities of the Town Clerk's Office. General knowledge of office procedures. Must have the ability to: supervise support staff in an effective and harmonious manner; establish and maintain working relationships with Town officials and departments and state agencies; apply legal interpretations and precedents to current problems; establish and maintain complex record keeping systems; and develop and manage a budget. Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal tactfully and appropriately with the general public. Subject to CORI/SORI check.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume and Employment Application (found at www.marionma.gov) to the Town Administrator:
Geoffrey Gorman
Town Hall Annex
14 Barnabas Road
Marion, MA 02738
ggorman@marionma.gov
AA/EEO/ADA
Posted: December 9, 2025
Open until filled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,031.00 - $85,832.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $69,031 - $85,832