Town Clerk - Town of Windsor CT

The Town of Windsor introduces an excellent career opportunity for a Town Clerk to join our team. Connecticut’s first town is strategically located on the beautiful Farmington and Connecticut Rivers between Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts and is home to over 29,000 residents and a wide array of local and corporate businesses.

The Town of Windsor is an organization made up of diverse individuals who are committed to providing quality service through integrity, responsiveness, innovation, passion, and partnership. The Town Clerk’s Office consists of a full-time staff of three that is committed to providing exceptional service to its residents.

The hiring range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Candidates with extensive experience may exceed the top of the hiring range for salary. Town employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including but not limited to, health, dental, vision and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, short- and long-term disability, wellness program and a defined contribution retirement plan.

Position Overview:

The Town Clerk is responsible for maintaining the official records of the town, managing municipal elections, and serving as the primary point of contact for the public regarding town affairs. This role requires a strong commitment to transparency, accuracy, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain official town records, including minutes of meetings, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Prepare and distribute agendas and meeting materials for the Town Council and other boards.
• Oversee municipal elections, including voter registration and ballot management.
• Swears in town officials, board and commission members, notaries and administer oath of office to elected officials.
• Serve as the custodian of town seals and official documents.
• Assist residents with public records requests and provide information on town services.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Manage correspondence and communications on behalf of the Town Council.
• Handle financial transactions, including processing licenses and permits.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises and directs the work of the Deputy Town Clerk and the Records and Information Clerk.
• Responsible for training, monitoring the work of the staff and appraising their performance.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred.
• 5 years of progressively responsible records management and some supervisory experience.
• Proficient in MS Office suite and record-keeping systems.

Special Requirements:

• CCTC/Connecticut Town Clerk Certification is required.
• Certified as Registrar of Vital Statistics or obtain certification within 18 months.
• Certified Notary Public.
• Successful completion of the Town’s background and drug screening (includes testing for marijuana).

To apply: Complete an on-line application at https://townofwindsorct.com/human-resources/vacancies/ and attach a cover letter and a resume. The deadline for submission of application materials is by November 21, 2024.

The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE/AA.