Principal office assistant / program coordinator - senior services

Job Title: Principal Office Assistant/Program Coordinator

Department/ Division: Community Services/Senior Services

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Status: Full-Time

Pay Grade: 8

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Pay Rate: starting $27.84-$34.08 per hour commensurate with experience, plus benefits.

The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a Principal Office Assistant to join their Senior Services team!

Working under the supervision of the Director of Senior Services, performs administrative and clerical work as needed to support the operation of the office.

Independently performs varied, responsible, complex functions requiring a thorough knowledge of departmental and Town operations and the exercise of judgement and initiative in carrying out functions of considerable importance and in responding to inquiries in situations not clearly defined by precedent or established procedures, and all other related work as required.

Examples of position specific duties* include:

• Assists the public, town, and vendors with a variety of routine information
• Prepares documents and other information
• Manage and schedule programs, activities, and events
• Coordinate communications for programs and events
• Coordinate changes to division website
• Update database for program changes
• Prepares schedules for programs, activities, and events.

May be required to attend special meetings and work on special projects.

Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school degree, including or supplemented by courses in bookkeeping, office software and office administration. Associate degree preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Minimal physical effort is generally required. Ability to operate a keyboard at efficient speed and sit at a computer for long periods of time. Occasionally required to move boxes or files weighing up to 20 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to talk, hear, walk, and sit.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please complete an employment application form. (Current employees are not required to complete an employment application form). Submit completed employment application form, resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Principal Office Assistant- Senior Services” in the subject line and include your full name, address, phone number and email address on the cover letter and resume. Applications received prior to September 5, 2025 will receive preference.

The Town of Yarmouth is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/M/F. We encourage Veterans and those with Disabilities to apply. Applications are reviewed confidentially. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process are encouraged to contact us at (508) 398-2231 x1274 or email [email protected] for assistance.

Job Details

Category

Full Time Openings

Status

Open

Posted

August 26, 2025 2:30 PM

Closing

Open Until Filled