Demo

Department Assistant

Town of Brewster
Brewster, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2025 CLOSED ON 4/2/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Assistant position at Town of Brewster?

Job Description

The Town of Brewster is currently seeking an organized administrative professional with excellent customer service skills for the position of Department Assistant for the Council on Aging (COA). This position performs office, data entry, administrative, and public service work assisting with the operations of the department and serves as the first point of contact for the public.

Duties include but are not limited to scheduling appointments for COA in-house services and managing reservations for programs. Coordinates volunteer program, serves as primary contact for COA volunteers and schedules volunteers as needed; cultivates relationships with community for recruitment of volunteers. Schedules transportation for clients to medical appointments, shopping, and other appointments. Issues Senior Shellfish licenses recording transactions in database.

High school diploma or equivalent required, and a minimum of one year office or related experience; municipal experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, with excellent multitasking skills with the ability to switch back and form between tasks with efficiency and accuracy. Interested? See the Town website for the full job description and more information on the skills and abilities required to be a successful candidate. www.brewster-ma.gov

This is a full-time, 35-hour-per-week position, covered under the OPEIU Union agreement, with a full pay range of $25.52 - $33.30 per hour, starting pay dependent on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package includes paid time off, health insurance, and retirement benefits. Please submit cover letter, resume, and Town employment application to Susan Broderick, Human Resources Director at employment@brewster-ma.gov. Position is open until it is filled, with a priority deadline for review of 04/6/25. Interviews anticipated the third week in April with a start time of mid-May.

Company Description

Municipal Government

Municipal Government

Salary : $26 - $33

Portsmouth Middle School - Assistant Coach - Softball (Spring 24-25 SY)
Portsmouth School Department -
Portsmouth, RI
Portsmouth Middle School - Assistant Coach - Baseball (Spring 24-25 SY)
Portsmouth School Department -
Portsmouth, RI
OFFICE ASSISTANT - ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Town of Dennis -
Dennis, MA

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Department Assistant?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Department Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$49,359 - $62,131
Income Estimation: 
$59,158 - $74,794
Income Estimation: 
$28,682 - $33,980
Income Estimation: 
$43,715 - $56,606
Income Estimation: 
$54,662 - $79,123
Income Estimation: 
$43,715 - $56,606
Income Estimation: 
$70,488 - $101,481
Income Estimation: 
$54,662 - $79,123

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Department Assistant.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Business Communications Skill

    • Income Estimation: $46,208 - $58,785
    • Income Estimation: $46,951 - $62,089
  • Call Screening Skill

    • Income Estimation: $46,208 - $58,785
    • Income Estimation: $49,359 - $62,131
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Town of Brewster

Town of Brewster
Hired Organization Address Brewster, MA Full Time
Job Description The Town of Brewster seeks qualified candidates for the position of Water Operator. This position is res...
Town of Brewster
Hired Organization Address Brewster, MA Temporary
Job Description Are you considering a career as a Firefighter/EMT? Brewster has an excellent opportunity to see if it is...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Department Assistant jobs in the Brewster, MA area that may be a better fit.

Department Assistant - Building Department

Town of Edgartown, MA, Edgartown, MA

Assistant Principal for Teaching & Learning - Portsmouth Middle School

Portsmouth School Department, Portsmouth, RI

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!