NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE

Full-time, non-exempt, union position, 35 hrs./week, w/benefits 

Starting salary $29.69/hr.

Salary range $29.69 - $34.93/hr.   

Under the supervision of the Town Clerk, this position involves interpreting and indexing land records, utilizing computer system, assisting the public to record documents, acquire miscellaneous certificates, licenses and permits, and obtain related information. Work also entails assisting with the registration of voters and election administration.  Work requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative based on general knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to the Town Clerk, and Town administrative policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by the Town Clerk for achievement of desired results and adherence to policies and objectives.

Graduation from high school or equivalent, including or supplemented by courses in business and data processing, at least one year experience in administrative and general office work; or an Associate’s degree in office administration, office technology or secretarial science or business-related field and two years related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Prior municipal experience and/or land records experience, preferred.

A criminal record check and valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License are required. The Town of Stonington conducts a urinalysis drug test as part of the hiring process. The urinalysis drug test will be performed using a reliable methodology. The results of any such test shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed by the employer or its employees to any person other than any such employee to whom such disclosure is necessary; the results shall be maintained along with other employee medical records.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please go to the Town of Stonington web site to review the complete job description: https://www.stonington-ct.gov/administrative-services/pages/employment-opportunities

A Town of Stonington Employment Application along with a resume and letter of interest MUST be submitted in one the of 3 ways listed below:

MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED to Administrative Services Department, Stonington Town Hall, 152 Elm Street, Stonington, CT 06378 

PUT IN THE DROP BOX AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS AT STONINGTON TOWN HALL.

EMAILED to Jobs@stonington-ct.gov – with a PDF attachment and the subject line should read “Deputy Town Clerk” 

Receipt of all materials must be received no later than 3:30 pm on FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026.