Employment Opportunities

TOWN OF SALISBURY ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK—FULL TIME
THE TOWN OF SALISBURY: Seeking a full-time Assistant Town Clerk.  For more information or to send a cover letter and resume, please email:  [email protected].  You may also view a full job description below.  Applications must be received by July 26, 2024.  The Town of Salisbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 


TOWN OF SALISBURY ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK—FULL TIME
TITLE:  Assistant Town Clerk/Assistant Registrar of Vital Statistics
DEPARTMENT:  Town Clerk’s Office

The Town of Salisbury is accepting applicants for the position of Assistant Town Clerk.  Cover letters and resumes can be emailed to:  [email protected]., or mailed to Town Clerk, PO Box 548, Salisbury, CT 06068, and must be received in the Town Clerk’s Office no later than July 26, 2024.                      

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in the functions of the Town Clerk’s/Registrar of Vital Statistics office as directed by the Connecticut General Statutes and Town Ordinances under the supervision of the Town Clerk.
  • Able to assume duties in the Town Clerk’s absence. Maintain confidential information.
  • Able to learn and use the land record indexing software system to record land records.
  • Provide assistance to title searchers, attorneys, genealogists and citizens, including walk-in traffic to the office, telephone calls and correspondence. 
  • Record and index vital records.  Issue marriage licenses, burial permits, cremation certificates and certified copies of vital records.  Prepare monthly reports to the Department of Public Health.
  • Receive and maintain agendas and minutes of the Town’s boards and commissions.
  • Receive and process veterans discharge papers, liquor permits, notary filings, records disposal authorizations.
  • Issue dog licenses and sporting licenses.
  • Assist with voter registration and issuance of absentee ballots.
  • Become a Notary Public.
  • Administer oaths.
  • Provide assistance to other offices as needed.
  • REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and able to multi-task.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instruction.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Knowledge in the use of the internet, spreadsheet, word processing, email and office software.
  • Ability to work, interact and communicate effectively with staff, public, superiors and the general public in person, via telephone and email.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Exposure to computer screens on a daily basis.
  • Ability to work under stress to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to file, etc. in cabinets and shelving from 1’ to 7’.
  • Ability to reach, bend, carry and lift up to 30 lbs.

MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school or high school equivalency diploma (GED). Administrative/office experience required. 

Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.


Town of Salisbury – Highway Department
The Town of Salisbury is seeking a full-time crew member for the Highway Department.  Must have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B (Class A desirable) and a good driving record; Ability to learn and carry out assigned tasks requiring physical labor; Available to work in all weather conditions; Responsible operation of equipment and vehicles on town roads and grounds.  Additional mechanical skills preferred.  Please send cover letter and resume by August 9th, 2024 to [email protected].  For more information, please call 860-435-5170.  The Town of Salisbury is an equal opportunity employer.