Administrative Assistant

The Town of Mashpee Planning Department welcomes applications for a full time Administrative Assistant ; $30.87/hour - $32.76/hour commensurate with qualifications and experience; 40 hours/week from 8:30am 4:30pm, Monday-Friday (effective 7/1/26).

Minimum Requirements: Must have graduated from an accredited high school and have at least two years of advanced college level classes; prior experience in a clerical office setting and experience performing like or similar work in dealing with the public; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; strong communication experience in work history, with preference in a municipal setting; experience with MUNIS financial software strongly preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training or experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Must possess a valid MA drivers license (Class D). Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities: Provides administrative, research and clerical support to the Planning Department; assists in administering operational functions; assures that matters are processed in a timely manner and according to any applicable notice, due process or other legal requirements; maintains calendars and reminder notifications of recurring items; prepares meeting agendas with backup documents; produces correspondence and reports; provides secretarial support to other professional staff and/or associated board/committee members; ensures the web pages of the Planning Department and the Historic District Commission are updated; assists with other responsibilities of the office. May assist other Town Departments with general clerical tasks as needed and as available.

Comprehensive benefits package includes Town contribution of 75% towards the cost of health insurance, defined benefit pension program, generous vacation package, life/dental/vision plan options, as well as deferred compensation plans. Further information can be found on the Human Resources Department Employee Benefits webpage at mashpeema.gov.

Apply by: June 22, 2026

In order to be considered, a fully completed original Employment Application is required (available on the HR Dept. Employment Opportunities webpage at mashpeema.gov). The original application must be received by no later than 4:00pm on June 22, 2026 to:

Mashpee Town Hall, Human Resources Department
16 Great Neck Road North
Mashpee, MA 02649

The Town of Mashpee is an EEO/AA Employer

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