Job Posting
TOWN CLERK
Part-time position. Salary based on experience.
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs as clerk for Town Meetings. Maintains all official records, proceedings of the Board and input
historic files in electronic format. Maintains financial records of Town. Prepares annual financial reports.
Assessment and tax roll work. Files reports with County and State agencies. Tracks grant progress, reporting
and reimbursements. Issues Operator Licenses and other permits. Performs related work as required by
Wisconsin Statutes.
A. Administers Board Business:
Prepares, posts/publishes Town Board Meeting agendas and prepares meeting information packet for Town
Board members. Mail notices to people on the agenda.
Attend and record (in writing) minutes of monthly Board meetings.
Organizes Town Board business, recording official records and administering adopted policies.
B. Maintain Town Financial Records:
Maintains a record of Town revenues and expenditures on Town computerized bookkeeping system using
Wisconsin Department of Revenue chart of accounts.
Work with Treasurer, determines amount of money to be invested in CD or other investments.
Prepare Financial Report Form (Form CT) for Wis. Dept. of Revenue.
C. Town Budget Preparation:
Review budget preparation process with Board, provide 6-9 months of current year for budget purpose,
provide anticipated revenues and expenditures for new budget, set up schedule of budget meetings with
board, compile payroll information for Board, review budget with board, make change as dictated by Board.
D. Assessment and Tax Roll Administration:
Organizes information for assessor, building permits, changes in zoning, land divisions and any other property
changes; verification and additions to personal property roll.
E. Election Administration:
Achieve Wisvote Certification to Administer all phases of all elections, including training elections officials,
staffing polling placing, mailing military and absentee ballots requests, interpreting election laws and
canvassing results, and county clerk office.
F. Records Management:
Update and correct assessment rolls pursuant to state law and action by the Board of Review, provide
information to public regarding assessment values and tax rates. Work with title clearing companies and
lending initiations regarding special assessments, values and legal descriptions.
Maintains Town Board Minutes
Requirements: The Town Clerk will be required to take and file the official oath and bond as provided in
section 60.31 WI Statutes. Update content on Town website. Working knowledge of office equipment.
Thorough understanding of office management procedures. Proficiency in MS Office, QuickBooks or other
accounting software. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Scott Galetka at:
[email protected]. 715-730-0940
Application materials will be reviewed promptly, and qualified candidates will be
contacted to schedule interviews with the Town Board shortly after submission
