Employment Opportunity: Town Clerk/Tax Collector

Town of Sunapee – Town Clerk/Tax Collector

The Town of Sunapee is seeking a dedicated, organized, and community‑minded professional to serve as Town Clerk/Tax Collector, a key public face of the municipality. This role combines administrative precision, financial stewardship, and daily service to residents. The position demands exceptional integrity, the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations, and a strong capacity to serve residents with professionalism, accuracy, and care. This is an elected position.

Why this role matters

• Protect the integrity of official town records and vital statistics.
• Administer fair, accurate elections and Town Meetings in accordance with state and federal law.
• Ensure accurate collection of municipal revenues that support essential town services.

What we're looking for

• A trustworthy professional with a high level of integrity and discretion, especially when handling confidential town records and financial information.
• Someone with strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple responsibilities.
• A friendly, patient, and service‑oriented communicator who enjoys working directly with residents, businesses, and local and state officials.
• A motivated learner who is comfortable with computers and office technology and can quickly develop working knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and procedures.
• A candidate with at least a high school diploma or GED and one year of clerical, bookkeeping, or accounting experience in an office environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of office experience in clerical, bookkeeping, or accounting work.
• Ability to obtain Municipal Agent and Vital Statistics certification within six months of election.
• As an elected position, final qualifications are determined by the voters.

Apply Today: Submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@sunapeenh.gov. Position open until filled. 

For a full job description, visit: https://www.sunapeenh.gov/jobs.