Administrative Assistant Department of Natural Resources

Posted yesterday

town of sandwichEast Sandwich (MA)

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Administration of Conservation Programs

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$25.32 per hour

Apply

About the role

Administrative Assistant The Town of Sandwich is seeking a qualified candidate for a 37.5-hour per week Administrative Assistant position in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), working under the direction of the Department of Natural Resources Director.

Responsibilities include:

Processing Conservation Commission applications, permits, and decisions.
Handling other DNR-related permits and applications as well as working closely with other inspectional offices such as building and health departments
Providing courteous and professional assistance to the public in person and over the phone.
Maintaining meticulous records and ensuring organized filing systems.
Preparing for and attending night meetings, including transcription of meeting minutes.

Qualifications: Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Excellent computer, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to work tactfully and effectively with the public and staff.

Compensation: $25.32 per hour, 37.5 hours per week. Excellent benefits package.

How to Apply: Send a cover letter and resume by October 16, 2026, to: hr@sandwichmass.org or mail to: HR Department AA-DNR Search, 100 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563. Applicants requiring accommodation in the application process may contact the HR Department at (508) 833-8061 or hr@sandwichmass.org for assistance or to request a full job description. The Town of Sandwich is an AA/EOE employer.

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.