Administrative Assistant

Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce
108 West Third Avenue Franklin, VA 23851 Job Summary

We are seeking a talented, pleasant, and energetic person to provide clerical and administrative support to the County Administrator.

• Receiving calls and callers to County Administrator’s Office.
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Attending meetings of the Board of Supervisors, Industrial Development Authority, and others as needed and preparing associated meeting minutes.
• Assisting with preparation and distribution of meeting agendas.
• Preparing legal notices for publication and mailing to affected property owners.
• Maintenance of office equipment and office supply inventory.

• Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the organization and functions of county government.
• Proficient with the English language, including spelling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to listen, discern, and understand activities at public meetings and prepare accurate and timely meeting minutes.
• Requires attendance at night meetings.
• Equivalent of a high school diploma with at least five years of progressively responsible experience.

Starting Salary: $36,000 to $40,000 DOQ with excellent benefits package.

• Applicants must submit a county application. County applications may be obtained from:
• County Website:.org
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
• In-person:
  County Administrator’s Office, 26022 Administration Center Drive, Courtland, VA 23837
• Applicants are required to return their completed application materials to the County Administrator’s Office at the address above or to Christy Newsome via email at