Department Assistant – Select Board

The town of Lexington is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. The town values and celebrates the diversity of the community, recognizing the contributions from all of our employees, visitors, businesses and residents that enrich the character and quality of life in Lexington. Therefore, to best serve all constituents, the government of the town will promote, as well as respect and accommodate, diversity in its workforce.

The town of Lexington seeks qualified applicants for the full-time (35 hours/week) position of Department Assistant in the Select Board Office. Under the general supervision of the Office Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating and performing a variety of administrative tasks and specialized functions to support the overall operation of the office. Receives the public, both in person and over the telephone, and responds to their inquiries; maintains filing systems; compiles and prepares annual licensing reports; processes license and permit applications, posts meetings and prepares materials for meetings; provides support to numerous boards and committees and prepares and processes warrants for all Town Meetings and elections. Qualified applicants will have an associate degree or its equivalent, as well as a minimum of two years of administrative support experience. Anticipated hiring range: $27.43-$31.26 per hour. A complete job description and the town’s application form are available online, at: https://www.lexingtonma.gov/311/Current-Job-Openings or you may email jobs@lexingtonma.gov or call 781-698-4590. A town application form (required), cover letter and resume must be submitted to: Town of Lexington, Human Resources Department, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA 02420. This position will remain open until filled with priority given to those applications received by Friday, April 26.