Clerk to Board​/Administrative Assistant

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Clerk to the Board/Administrative Assistant

Watauga County is accepting applications for the position of Clerk to the Board/Administrative Assistant. The role performs intermediate skilled administrative work providing support to the County Manager, Board of Commissioners, and department staff, including receiving and processing incoming calls and visitors; preparing and maintaining records and files; typing a variety of documents; preparing reports; and related tasks as assigned.

• Prepare for and attend Board meetings and follow‑up activities
• Prepare meeting minutes and related documentation
• Develop and execute correspondence, contracts, agreements, and other documentation as necessary
• Serve as guardian for official County records such as minutes, ordinances, proclamations, and resolutions
• Prepare and disseminate notices and announcements via bulletin board, website, media, and email
• Assist with budget correspondence and booklets
• Process travel arrangements for Board members
• Create business cards and letterhead and process mail

• High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in administrative assistance or office management, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Membership with Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System
• 5% supplemental retirement contribution
• Paid holidays; vacation; sick leave

Beginning salary $64,116 – $70,400 DOQ; hiring range depends on qualifications

Final date to receive applications:
Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Apply at NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607, .

Applications may also be obtained augacounty.org (Employment Link) and submitted by mail, email Watauga County, or fax .

An active NCWorks account is required; please visit ncworks.gov to create an account or to retrieve username.

for the Watauga County Employment Application in Adobe PDF Format

for the Watauga County Employment Application in Microsoft Word Format

DSS Applications ONLY for the PD-107 NC State Employment Application in Adobe PDF Format

Watauga County is an EEOE.