Assistant Clerk of the Council

Come join our dynamic team! The city of Newton is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Assistant Clerk of the Council. The purpose of this position is to assist the Clerk of the Council in the administration, management and coordination of the City Council’s office. This position is responsible for providing legislative support services to the City Council including attending evening meetings, agenda preparation, recording minutes, recording votes and scheduling meetings and/or hearings. This position provides support services to the Committees of the Council and their chairs and works with city department heads, lawyers, residents, and other Committee Clerks and all other related work as required and directed. This is a full-time, exempt position, hiring salary range: $79,902 – $89,923 annually plus yearly step increases, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to be a part of our team of dedicated public servants. For more information, please visit the City of Newton website at newtonma.gov/jobs. The city of Newton is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other non-merit factor.