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The Town of Hastings Town Clerk is looking for a hardworking, self-driven, quick learning individual to serve as Deputy Town Clerk. The position is part-time flexible with the potential for on-call coverage, with the greatest need during Tax Season, Jan. 1st until April 30th, then the position is only a few days a week. If interested and meet most of the qualifications below please send your resume to hastingsclerk@hastingsny.org or by mail to Hastings Town Clerk, 1134 US Rt 11 Hastings, NY 13076 by November 19, 2025.
Educational Requirements: (Other educational and work experience can be considered)
• Associate’s Degree: One year of full-time, paid office clerical experience is required.
• High School Diploma/Equivalency: Three years of office clerical experience are needed.
o A concentration in business is preferred.
o Experience in a municipal office working with the public and handling cash transactions is beneficial.
Key Skills and Knowledge:
• Clerical Aptitude: A high degree of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential for maintaining records and reports.
• Computer Proficiency: You must be proficient with standard office equipment and software, including Microsoft Office, and be willing to learn municipal software.
• Customer Service: Excellent interpersonal skills are crucial for interacting with the public, residents, and town officials in a courteous and professional manner.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities are necessary for various tasks, from writing form letters to communicating with others.
• Confidentiality: The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, such as vital records, is required.
• Independence and Discretion: You must be able to work independently and use discretion when dealing with confidential matters.
Practical Experience:
• Office Experience: Regardless of your degree, you will need significant office or administrative support experience.
• Municipal Experience: Prior experience in a municipal or government setting, particularly in an office working with the public and handling cash, is highly preferred.
• Cash Handling: Experience with cash transactions is required.
10/30/2025: Town of Hastings is hiring a MEO (medium equipment operator). Must have at minimum: *CDL B with no restrictions. Application available at the Town of Hastings office, 1134 US Rt 11 Hastings, NY 13076
2025 Real Property tax bills will only be collected until Monday March 31st 2025 in the Town Clerk’s office. After April 1st 2025, Oswego County Treasurer’s office will began receiving collections April 24th.
You can pay your Town of Hastings sewer bills online by clicking on the link below. This is NOT for Tax Payments. The sewer payment option is for Town residents only. Village residents pay their sewer bills to the Village of Central Square.
