POSITION:
Part-Time Customer Service Clerk, Town Clerk’s Office
STARTING PAY:
$16.46 - $22.47 per hour, depending on experience
Effective July 1, 2026, hourly range increases to $17.12 to $23.37 (DOE)
SCHEDULE:
Monday through Friday, 25 hours per week, with a flexible schedule.
Occasional attendance at evening Town Council meetings may also be required. Available to work extra hours as needed for elections.
DESCRIPTION:
The Customer Service Clerk is responsible for providing assistance to citizens at the Town Clerk’s window, by phone and written request. Essential functions include, but are not limited to, extensive contact with the public issuing marriage licenses, dog licenses, and vital statistic records; receiving dredge and fill applications; and directing the public to other departments in person and over the telephone. The Customer Service Clerk is also responsible for assisting in presidential, state and local elections, verifying printed ballots, registering voters, and distributing and collecting absentee ballots. Additional duties include assisting with filing, mailings, cash handling, accounts payable, and performing Notary Public and Justice of the Peace services.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a Derry resident and be, or become, a Justice of the Peace.
This position requires the ability to:
- learn and comply with relevant statutes and regulations,
- maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information,
- communicate effectively both verbally and in writing,
- accurately handle and balance a cash drawer,
- interact courteously with a wide variety of people, and
- prioritize, organize, and work independently.
The successful candidate will have:
- a high school diploma or equivalent,
- excellent computer and typing skills,
- modern office skills; and
- at least one year of related experience.
TO APPLY:
Candidates must complete an Online Employment Application or submit a Town of Derry Employment Application to humanresources@derrynh.gov or Town of Derry, Human Resources Department, 14 Manning Street, Derry, NH 03038.
CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled.