Town Clerk & Treasurer

Job Description

Job Description

The Town of Essex is receiving applications for full-time employment for our Town Clerk & Treasurer.

Under the direction of the Deputy Town Manager, the Town Clerk & Treasurer will perform work such as maintaining and recording official municipal records and land records, issuing various licenses and specialized documents, working elections, processing liquor licenses, independently providing information to the general public and Town departments, collecting tax and utility bills, and more. This position will also have degrees of responsibility with the Treasurer functions, accepting and posting payments and reconciling daily cash receipts.

The Town Clerk & Treasurer works closely with the public. Strong customer service skills are a necessity. The position also supervises one full-time employee and per diem employees. Strong leadership and management skills are desired.

The full job description can be found here: Town Clerk & Treasurer or at

The Town of Essex will consider any combination of education and experience that allows for successful performance in this role. The Town’s goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the objectives of the position. We, therefore, encourage people with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if candidates believe they do not meet 100% of the qualification and hiring criteria described. The preferred requirements for this role can be found in the job description linked above.

The approximate salary range is $75,000-$90,000 per year with the actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, non-union, exempt position. The Town of Essex offers a competitive benefits package to include generous vacation and sick accruals, VMERS C Retirement Plan, MVP Health Insurance, health savings accounts, employer paid Dental and Vision insurance, Short Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, and optional ICMA-RC 457 and Roth IRA Retirement plans. A full summary of benefits can be found within the job description at or here.

Applications can be submitted online by visiting or interested candidates can pick up a paper application at the Essex Town Offices, 81 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452. This position is open until filled.

The Town of Essex is an equal opportunity employer.