08/03/2026
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: July 30, 2026
Deputy Town Clerk/Full - Time:
The Town of Frankfort Town Clerk/Tax Collector is accepting applications from candidates interested in applying for the appointed Full-Time Deputy Town Clerk position at the Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s Office. (Town of Frankfort Residency is Required)
IMPORTANT POINTS :
1. The Town Clerk's Office is frequently considered the center of town government and the connection between government and the public. Thousands of people contact the office annually for a variety of reasons. As the center of information, the Town Clerk provides the public with a variety of services. The Town Clerk has one Deputy, who assists with virtually every aspect of the office.
2. Not only does the town clerk’s office assist the public, but works closely with each town department on a daily basis.
3. There are only two employees in the town clerk’s office: the town clerk and the deputy. The interested applicant must consider that there will be instances when the deputy will have to do a board meeting and take the minutes and be working alone and maintaining the office independently. The deputy will not be left alone until he/she feels comfortably trained.
4. It is strongly recommended that interested applicants visit our town website to learn more about town of Frankfort, the roles of each department, and especially the role of the town clerk’s office. Town of Frankfort, NY
5. The hours are 9-4 Monday through Friday
6. The job offers: NYS Retirement, Dental, Vision, life and Health Insurance
7. Wage based on experience.
Essential Job Functions:
• Extensive public contact requires excellent communication, interpersonal skills, customer service, independent judgement, and professionalism.
• Perform a variety of clerical, secretarial and data entry functions, basic accounting; strong organizational and technical skills.
• Respecting confidentiality of records, including but not limited to birth, death and marriage records.
Knowledge/Qualifications
• Excellent communication skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, municipal officials, and the general public in a helpful, courteous manner.
• Competent skills with English grammar and spelling
• Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Adobe, writing form letters, and email are essential. Knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Ability to multi-task in a work setting with multiple distractions/interruptions and the ability to adapt to changes.
• Basic knowledge of principles and practices of accounting
• Experience in cash handling.
• Skilled in telephone etiquette.
Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Administrative support and/or customer service experience.
• Town of Frankfort residency required.
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9am – 4pm
SEND RESUME TO
Town of Frankfort Town Clerk, 201 Third Ave., Frankfort, NY 13340
OR E-mail to [email protected]
