Town of Phelps – Job Opening

Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

Part Time

 

The Town of Phelps is seeking applications for the part-time Deputy Clerk/Treasurer position. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Town Clerk/Treasurer.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, excels at working independently/multi-tasking, and has a willingness to be in the office for 25-30 hours per week (including some evening hours). Opportunities for advancement include the possibility of increasing hours (benefits are offered at 30 hours/week) and/or promotion to the Clerk/Treasurer position within the next several years.

Typical Duties and Obligations in assisting the Clerk/Treasurer include, but not limited to:

• General Office Administration (answer telephone, basic accounting, budgeting, filing, recordkeeping, etc.)
• Election Administration and WisVote Certification
• Licensing (dogs, picnics, liquor, cemetery deeds)
• Property Tax Collection
• Board Meetings (agendas, attend, take notes, draft minutes)
• Website (maintenance, keep citizens up to date)
• Human Resources Administration
• Continuing Education (workshops, conferences)

Preferred Experience/Proficiency in:

• MS Word, Adobe, Excel, QuickBooks
• General Accounting Principles
• Professional Communication Skills – oral, written, electronic
• Municipal Budgeting

Previous municipal experience is preferred, but not required.  Training will be provided as needed to an otherwise qualified candidate.

Applications or a resume can be sent to Town Clerk, PO Box 157, Phelps WI 54554 or emailed to [email protected]  Applications available on the town website. Response preferred by May 6, 2024.  Position will remain open until filled.

Please consider applying for this career opportunity, a chance to make a big difference in the small town of Phelps. The Town of Phelps is an Equal Opportunity Employer