Executive Assistant - Office Select Board & Town Manager
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Administrative/Clerical
Business Administration, Administrative Management, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Government Administration
Weekly
Hours:
37.5 Hours / Week, with evening attendance at Select Board meetings typically required once per week.
Title:
Executive Assistant - Office of the Select Board & Town Manager
Location:
Town Hall
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Union
Hiring Range: $67,000 - $72,000 annually
Department & Supervisor:
Town Manager
The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Assistant to the Town Manager and Select Board to serve as a trusted partner in one of the most visible and impactful offices in local government. This is more than an administrative position. As the Executive Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting the Town Manager and Select Board, coordinating key governmental functions, managing high-profile projects, and serving as a central point of communication for residents, elected officials, department leaders, and community stakeholders.
Shrewsbury is a vibrant and growing community of nearly 40,000 residents, recognized for its exceptional municipal services, strong fiscal stewardship, and commitment to innovation. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the center of local government and contribute to initiatives that directly impact the community.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic administrative partner to the Town Manager and Select Board.
- Coordinate all aspects of Select Board meetings, agendas, minutes, public hearings, and follow-up actions.
- Manage appointments to Boards and Committees and support their administrative needs.
- Lead customer service efforts for the Town Manager's Office, responding to inquiries with professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion.
- Prepare, coordinate, and distribute major Town documents, including Town Meeting warrants, Annual Town Reports, and Finance Committee materials.
- Administer Select Board licensing activities, including alcoholic beverage licenses and other permits.
- Provide payroll, accounts payable, and fiscal support for the Town Manager's Office and Select Board.
- Conduct research, manage special projects, and assist with policy implementation and strategic initiatives.
- Maintain official records and ensure compliance with state reporting requirements and public records obligations.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can balance competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional administrative experience.
- Municipal government experience preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of municipal operations, government boards and committees, and applicable federal and state laws is preferred.
- Proficiency with modern office technology and business software applications.
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