Principal Clerk - Part Time - Town Clerk's Office

Principal Clerk - Part Time - Town Clerk's Office

Come join Team Chatham! The Town of Chatham seeks a dynamic, organized and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of part‑time Principal Clerk. Under direct supervision of the Town Clerk, this position provides clerical support to the Town Clerk and the Town Clerk’s office.

Is this the job the perfect fit for you? Find out by viewing the full job description (PDF) for more information regarding prerequisite experience, education, skills and abilities required to be the top candidate for this position.

This position provides customer service to the public by telephone and in‑person and assists the Town Clerk’s office in carrying out daily functions, including but not limited to: receipt and processing of marriage intentions, census forms, pet licenses and responses to requests for public documents (certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates). It also involves updates to the Town Clerk’s website, organization and management of permanent paper records, and election day and Town Meeting preparation.

• Customer service to the public by telephone and in‑person
• Receipt and processing of marriage intentions, census forms, pet licenses
• Responses to requests for public documents including certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates
• Updates to the Town Clerk’s website
• Organization and management of permanent paper records
• Election day and Town Meeting preparation

Position works up to 19 hours per week regularly and is not eligible for benefits or participation in the pension system. Additional hours for special events, including elections and Town Meetings, are required. Starting hourly wage is $26.15 – $27.21 (with a 2.06% Cost of Living Adjustment effective 7/1/2026), depending on qualifications and experience.

Please email cover letter and resume in one PDF to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). attention Megan Downey, Human Resources. The position will remain open until filled. Deadline for first review is March 13, 2026. The Town of Chatham is an ADA/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.