Recording Secretary

Overview:

The Town of Alstead is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Recording Secretary. As Recording Secretary, you will play a crucial role in providing administrative support and ensuring transparency in our local government. This is a part-time position, typically attending only one meeting a week and producing meeting minutes by a certain deadline.

Responsibilities:

• Attend weekly Select Board meetings, including any non-public sessions.
• Take notes, answer questions, and provide information that may be contained in previous meeting minutes.
• Utilize audio recordings of meetings to transcribe detailed minutes.
• Minutes must be ready in draft form by the statutory deadlines set in NH RSA 91-A
• If audio recording is not available or useful for any reason, use the notes taken during the meeting to produce minutes.
• Email draft minutes to Selectmen and Office Administrator for review.
• Record any changes to the draft minutes made during the meeting at which they are reviewed.
• Post approved minutes to the Town website

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant, secretary, or similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe, and other relevant software applications
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document preparation
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Municipal experience preferred but not mandatory

Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Partially flexible schedule

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $114.00 per week

Expected hours: 3 – 6 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to Relocate:

• Alstead, NH 03602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alstead, NH 03602