Clerk II Part Time - Senior Center - The Town of West Hartford : Job Details

Position Type: Administrative Support Date Posted: 7/31/2025 Location: Town Hall Date Available: TBD Closing Date: 08/15/2025 The Town of West Hartford Announces an Open Competitive Examination For the position ofCLERK II PART TIME - Senior Center - Bishop's CornerAPPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLYApplication Deadline: Salary Range: August 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. $18.35 - $23.35/hour Job Purpose: Retired teacher, librarian, office manager, nurse or secretary? This may be the perfect part-time job for you. Rewarding work with a great team awaits you! Seeking an organized and dedicated professional who enjoys working with seniors. Responsible for answering the phones, registering seniors as new members, registering members for events and programs and processing payments through our database. Occasional assistance with program set up, including lifting and moving chairs, will be required. Computer proficiency required for this job function. Most job functions are completed through our computer database. Permanent Part Time. Not to exceed 900 hours per year. Daytime/weekday approximately 18 hours per week. Essential Job Functions:

• Answer phones, screen and register individuals for programs.
• Enter program registrations into a database.
• Process payments.
• Provide callers with appropriate information about the center.
• Greet all visitors to the center office.
• Communicate all issues and concerns regarding programs and new members to the Director.
• Assist with filing, faxing, copying, mailing, typing, records maintenance as needed.
• Occasionally help set up for programs and/or assist at events.
• Manage specific projects within the center with the oversight of the Director.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Bend, push, lift up to 20 lbs., and/or move items as needed.
• Seasonal assistance with special events, including Senior Day and Entertainment Showcase.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency required.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong customer service and organization skills
• Willing to be flexible and adapt to a changing work environment.
• Must have a kind heart, be patient and work well with seniors.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree preferred or equivalent related experience.
• Clerical or professional office experience - 3 years.
• Pass a background check.

Centers Description - Bishops Corner and Elmwood Senior Center are located in West Hartford, CT and serve seniors of the Town of West Hartford and surrounding areas. We are an active and engaged organization focused on exceeding the expectations of our community! Seniors are at the heart of everything we do! This job will be located at Bishops Corner. Training will be provided at both locations. Cross coverage may be required on occasion. Method of Selection Weighted Passing Value Score Oral Board Examination 100% 70 The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to participate in any portion of the selection process. An individual appointed to the position must satisfactorily complete a six (6) month probationary period. Application Process:APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ELECTRONICALLY Applications may be accessed from the Town's website at www.westhartfordct.gov. Click on Job Openings . This Job Announcement is Open Until Filled. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to participate in any portion of the selection process. An individual appointed to the position must satisfactorily complete a six (6) month probationary period. The Application for Employment may be accessed from the Town of West Hartford website at Job Openings - Town of West Hartford (westhartfordct.gov). Your resume and letter of interest may be linked to your application. All application materials must be received by the application deadline. It is the policy of the Town of West Hartford that discrimination in any way on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity/expression, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, military/veteran status, political belief, criminal record, disability or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements and any exceptions under applicable state or federal law toward employees is strictly prohibited and will be not be tolerated. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F July 2025