Job Opportunity – Clerk – Village of Park Ridge

Job Opportunity Clerk – Village of Park Ridge – Portage County, Wisconsin Accepting applications until September 13, 2024 About the position: The Village seeks a skilled, dedicated, conscientious and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Village Clerk. This is a part-time position with occasional evening hours to support Village board and committee meetings. The work is done on-site at the Village Hall, but a flexible work schedule may be an option. Requires a high school degree. Previous experience in a field relating to office management, accounting/bookkeeping (QuickBooks), or clerical training is a plus and/or being willing to be trained in any of these fields. Previous experience in municipal government or clerk’s office is a plus. Candidates shall have excellent communication and computer skills (including Microsoft Office). The Clerk responsibilities will require Clerk Certification within a reasonable period after hire and the clerk will be trained in WisVote elections software. Send resume with references and cover letter to [email protected] . _____________________________________________________________________________ About the Village: The Village of Park Ridge, incorporated in 1938, is a small community located adjacent to the city of Stevens Point in Portage County, Wisconsin. Known throughout the area for its quiet, neighborhood atmosphere with over 500 residents, the Village also has a thriving commercial district along the Highway 66 corridor hosting more than 50 businesses. The Village is near other important area institutions– within blocks of the region’s largest grocery store (Metro Market), Washington Elementary School, P.J. Jacobs Junior High School, and St. Michael’s Hospital. For more information, go to https://vi.parkridge.wi.gov CLERK DUTIES Ability to multitask and work independently, after comprehensive training has occurred (several months with current and experienced Village Clerk) Attention to time-sensitive responsibilities Elections* Prepare & Post Agendas and Minutes Attend Meetings to take notes Ability to maintain confidentiality Post Legal Notices in Newspaper Updates on the Village Website Field resident questions and concerns (email, phone call, etc.) Maintain required legal documents Open Record Requests Property Tax Preparation Ordinances & Resolutions Annual Santa Visit Arrangements Update trash/recycling calendar Vendor Contracts & Proposals (RFPs) Licenses & Permits: Liquor, Operator, Tobacco, Dog, Bicycle, Building & Zoning Pay village bills on a bi-weekly basis Enter payroll on a bi-weekly and quarterly basis Contribute to annual budget process with the Village Board QuickBooks, including but not limited to: Budget Accounts Receivable Accounts Payables Bank deposits Payroll Payroll Taxes Treasurer Reports *NOTE: Personal time off (PTO) may not be taken during the Election cycle. Elections take place either 2 times per year (February and April) or 4 times per year (February, April, August, and November).