{"id":2871,"date":"2026-05-27T10:51:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/hr\/?p=2871"},"modified":"2026-05-27T10:51:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:51:12","slug":"department-assistant-i-select-board-town-managers-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/hr\/2026\/05\/27\/department-assistant-i-select-board-town-managers-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Department Assistant I &#8211; Select Board\/Town Manager&#8217;s Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Town of Sudbury is currently accepting applications for the position of Department Assistant I in the Select Board\/Town Manager\u2019s Office.&nbsp; In this role, you will be at the center of the Town\u2019s operations, providing administrative support and working collaboratively with our dynamic Select Board Office team.&nbsp; Job duties including answering phone calls, greeting and assisting visitors, receiving and sorting mail, scheduling meetings and appointments, preparing a variety of documents and correspondence, processing invoices and departmental payroll and assisting with large projects such as Town Meeting and special events.<\/p>\n<p>This role involves frequent contact with other Town departments, elected officials, residents and others on matters that are often complex, sensitive and\/or confidential.&nbsp; Excellent communication and customer service skills are required, including considerable patience, courtesy, discretion and tact.<\/p>\n<p>Typical qualifications for this position include a High School diploma and two years of experience in administrative support or related field; but any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.&nbsp; Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, is required.<\/p>\n<p>The full pay range for this position is $23.98 &#8211; $31.53 per hour.&nbsp; The current schedule is 30 hours per week, but candidates interested in 35 hours per week will be considered.&nbsp; Starting salary is based on qualifications and is typically in first half of range.&nbsp; The Town currently utilizes a predetermined step system for annual pay increases<em>. <\/em>Sudbury also offers excellent benefits, including health, dental, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a pension and optional retirement savings accounts.<\/p>\n<p>To apply, email your resume and cover letter to <a href=\"mailto:jobs@sudbury.ma.us\">jobs@sudbury.ma.us<\/a>.&nbsp; This position is open until filled; apply by 6\/12\/26 for initial consideration.&nbsp; Contact Human Resources with questions: <a href=\"mailto:hr@sudbury.ma.us\">hr@sudbury.ma.us<\/a> or 978-639-3348.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sudbury.ma.us\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/305\/2026\/05\/Department-Assistant-I.pdf?version=8fa5c96682d76b87fe88d86214fdc0b3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Job Description<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>The Town of Sudbury is an Affirmative Action\/Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Town of Sudbury is currently accepting applications for the position of Department Assistant I in the Select Board\/Town Manager\u2019s Office.&nbsp; In this role, you will be at the center of the Town\u2019s operations, providing &hellip; 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