The Town of Orchid is looking for an energetic and personable individual to join its small team responsible for theTown's day-to-day Administration. Please read on to see if you'd be a great fit to servethisidyllic communitylocated on the barrier island in Florida's Indian River County. You are encouraged to review other pages of this website to familiarize yourself with the Town, its elected officials and departments; helpful links have been provided in the text below.

　　At a GlanceThe position is fulltimeThe starting salary range is $50,000 to $60,000, depending on qualifications and experienceBenefits include 7.5% contribution to 401a retirement plan and100% employer-paid health insurance for employee onlyAccrual of10days paid vacation annually for first five years, 12paid holidays annually, accrual of 12 days paid sick time annuallyThe onsite office locationis7707 US Highway 1, Suite 1, Vero Beach, Florida 32967{target="_blank"}(Soon to be 9301 Highway A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963!)Regular operating hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. dailyResponsibilitiesTheTown Clerkis part of the executive level of the Town's Administration along with theTown Manager.The hands-on responsibilities arewide-ranging and varied. There are a combination of routine, moderately complex to highly skilled administrative duties.

　　Details(this list is meant to be informative, but not exhaustive of all job related functions):

　　Provides public notice of the meetings of theTown Counciland itsAdvisoryCommittees;is in charge of the Town's meeting schedule; collates agenda packets and attends all public meetings and prepares informativeminutesUpdates the Town's website with accurate and pertinent information and distributes digital communications to the Town's email subscribers via MailChimpServes as theSupervisor of Electionsfor the qualifying of candidates for the office of Councilmember;managesapplications for positions on Advisory CommitteesWorksclosely with Town consultantsin the processing of ordinances, resolutions, agreements and other documentationDirectsand is contact point for the Town'sstreetlighting,public outreachandsolid waste collection programsParticipates in a variety of county and regional committees on behalf of theTownProvides support to theBuilding Departmentregarding the processing of building permitsCompletes financial transactions through the application of generally accepted accounting practicesAdministers inventory and fixed asset managementAids in annual Truth-in-Millage budget process, including attending two budget hearings starting after 5 p.m. everySeptemberProcesses payroll and maintainspersonnel files, including the accuratetracking of paid leave accrualsIdeal Qualifications and TraitsEffective writing skillsInterest in researching and analyzing written materialExcellent memory and note-taking skillsComfort speaking on the phoneService-oriented and friendly attitudeGood ethics suitable to a transparent, governmental environmentEfficiency with the ability to multi-taskAbility to work independently and set priorities, take ownership and responsibilityProficient computer skillsExperience with QuickBooks preferredExperience with records management preferredExperience in an a ministrative position for a government entity preferredBachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, financial accounting, or related field is preferred, but experience may be substitutedActive notary public preferredCMC designation from the International Institute for Municipal Clerks is preferred or willingness to obtain within three years of hiringMust have valid driver's license and access totransportationNotices:Athorough background investigation, including at least criminal history and credit check, willbe a condition to any offer of employment.

　　Florida has a very broad Public Records Law under which most written communications to or from local officials regarding Town business are public records available to the public and media upon request. This includes emails, applications, resumes and background check results, unless found to be exempt.

　　The Town of Orchid is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political or religious beliefs, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.