CLOSED: JOB OPENING: Part-time Administrative Assistant
Job Opening
Part-time Administrative Assistant
CONTACT PERSON: Antonina Tantillo, MPA, Town Manager
Telephone: 302-378-8082
Email: atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov
The Town of Townsend, DE is seeking applications for the position of Part-time Administrative Assistant.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Part-time Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative functions for the Town. The position requires the ability to communicate information from the Town Charter, Codes, general law and policies to businesses, citizens, and employees, and ensure that municipal services are provided in an effective and efficient manner. This position takes direction primarily from and reports initially to the Town Clerk and the Town Manager. This position is one of the initial contacts for the public to the Town. This position requires the ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, to assist the public at the front desk, and to ascend and descend stairs to access Town records, stock supplies, and file records.
JOB DUTIES:
The Part-time Administrative Assistant will greet visitors entering Town Hall, and those contacting via telephone or email, to provide information in a courteous manner, researching and analyzing data to determine answers and provide information within the scope of knowledge and authority, and referring to higher classification employee, as applicable. The candidate will provide assistance with the building permit process and will assist with issuing contractor licenses, and all other licenses and permits required by the Town under the supervision of the Town Clerk and the Town Manager. The Administrative Assistant will assist with filing, scanning, and maintaining records in accordance with document retention procedures. The Administrative Assistant will process and prepare correspondence or other documents from dictation, handwritten drafts, and verbal instruction.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have three to five years of administrative assistant experience. Candidates with comparable experience are encouraged to apply. High school diploma or equivalent education is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, good organizational and communication skills, and the ability to deal effectively with the public are a must.
The successful candidate must pass a background check and drug test. Hourly rate is dependent upon education and experience.
Please find the Townsend General Employment Application here
Cover letter, resume, and application may be sent electronically to atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov or by mail to:
Town of Townsend
Attn: Town Manager
141 Main Street, P.O. Box 223
Townsend, DE 19734
JOIN US: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park
Friday, December 8th, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.
Location: Townsend Municipal Park
Address: 0 Edgar Road
Townsend, Delaware 19734
2023 Caroling & Tree Lighting Flyer_
Tree Lighting Caroling Song Book
Please join The Town of Townsend & Immanuel United Methodist Church for the Tree lighting & Caroling in the Park. Featuring the the Odessa High School Band and a special guest appearance at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
Non-perishable donations will be collected for Our Daily Bread.
Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
REMINDER: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park
Friday, December 8th, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.
Location: Townsend Municipal Park
Address: 0 Edgar Road
Townsend, Delaware 19734
2023 Caroling & Tree Lighting Flyer_
Tree Lighting Caroling Song Book
Please join The Town of Townsend & Immanuel United Methodist Church for the Tree lighting & Caroling in the Park. Featuring the the Odessa High School Band and a special guest appearance at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
Non-perishable donations will be collected for Our Daily Bread.
Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
FOOD DRIVE: Townsend Community Pantry 12/01/2023 – 12/30/2023
During this holiday season, the Town of Townsend is collecting non-perishable foods for the Town Hall food pantry box from 12/01/2023 – 12/30/2023. Please support us in this food drive to serve many families in need within our community.
Drop off location: Townsend Town Hall 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734
Donations will also be accepted at the Townsend Tree Lighting & Christmas Caroling Event on 12/08/2023.
Town Hall Food Pantry Box Drive Flyer
REMINDER: DVSA Holiday Food Drive ENDS 12/01/2023
Friday, December 1st, 2023 is the last day to submit any donations for the The Delaware Veterans Support Association (DVSA) Holiday Food Drive. There is a collection bin inside of Townsend Town Hall at 141 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734. Thank you for your donations.
DVSA is collecting the following food items: ANY nonperishable items!
Canned Vegetables, Fruits, Bread, Rice, Dry Milk, Raisins, Snacks, Water Bottles, Bottled or Powdered Juices, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Stuffing, Cereals, Dry Milk, Oatmeal, etc!
Personal Hygiene Products will also be accepted.
Call DVSA at 302-602-1505 for more information.
2023 Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decorating Contest
Deck the Trees, Shrubs, and Roofline!
Town Council will be judging homes on or about December 21st through the 24th. Winners will be announced at the January 2024 Town Council meeting.
Judges decisions are final.
No registration is Necessary! Just show us your lights!
So let’s see Santa, light the Menorah, and drink from the Unity Cup!
There will be 2 categories for the contest:
1. Modern– Utilizing Light Movement & Blowups
2. Traditional- Static displays with limited light movement
Let the holiday spirit sparkle!
Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
ANNOUNCING: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park
Friday, December 8th, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.
Location: Townsend Municipal Park
Address: 0 Edgar Road
Townsend, Delaware 19734
2023 Caroling & Tree Lighting Flyer_
Tree Lighting Caroling Song Book
Please join The Town of Townsend & Immanuel United Methodist Church for the Tree lighting & Caroling in the Park. Featuring the the Odessa High School Band and a special guest appearance at 7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
Non-perishable donations will be collected for Our Daily Bread.
Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
ANNOUNCING: Lung Cancer Awareness Month via Resolution 2023-015
On November 1st, during the Town Council regular meeting, Council voted to recognize November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month via Resolution 2023-015. The Town of Townsend encourages its residents to raise awareness about the resources available to screen for the disease early on.
To view the Resolution 2023-015, please click “HERE”.
To see if you are eligible to get screened, please refer to the below links:
Townsend Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday
THANK YOU: Veterans
The Town of Townsend feels Veterans should be honored and thanked for their service at any given time or place to recognize the sacrifices they have made and continue to make to serve our great Country and keep us free.
On April 18th, 2009, via Resolution No. 09-02, the Town of Townsend declared that day of each year Townsend Veterans Recognition Day. Over the course of years the Town of Townsend has strived to recognize our Veterans by holding several events.
In keeping with our commitment to honor our Veterans, the Town of Townsend held a supply drive to support the Veterans of The Brian Conley Veterans Resiliency Center and delivered the supplies to the center on Thursday, November 9th, 2023. In addition to the supplies, students of Townsend Elementary School, Cub Scout Pak 351, Girl Scout Troop 1220, and residents of Townsend wrote letters to Veterans to show their support and appreciation for the sacrifices of the Veterans.
To learn more about the services provided by The Brian Conley Veterans Resiliency Center, please visit https://www.whwonline.org/.
Please join the Town of Townsend in continued recognition of all Military Veterans who reside in the 19734-zip code by submitting a photograph along with a brief description to Townhall. Be sure to include the term of service, rank, branch of the military, etc. so that it may be added to our photo book.
