About this role
Position Summary
The Cumberland School Department is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable individual to prepare accurate, clear, and organized minutes of School Committee meetings using audio or video recordings. This position is responsible for reviewing recorded meetings and preparing written minutes that document committee discussions, motions, votes, and official actions in a professional and objective manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Review audio or video recordings of School Committee meetings.
Prepare accurate, organized, and professional written meeting minutes based on recordings.
Document motions, seconds, votes, decisions, and other official committee actions.
Summarize discussions objectively and concisely, as appropriate for official meeting minutes.
Verify names, dates, agenda items, and other relevant information for accuracy.
Submit completed minutes within established deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling meeting materials.
Make revisions as requested to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Qualifications and Skills
Excellent written communication, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to listen carefully, identify key information, and produce clear written summaries.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with word processing software and electronic audio/video recordings.
Previous experience preparing meeting minutes, taking notes, or performing administrative or clerical work preferred.
Work Schedule and Compensation
This is a part-time, as-needed assignment based on the School Committee meeting schedule. Meetings will be recorded, and the individual will prepare minutes after reviewing the recordings. Attendance at meetings is on an as needed basis.
The position is responsible for preparing accurate written minutes from recordings of 21 regularly scheduled School Committee meetings per year, as well as any additional or special meetings scheduled as needed. The Clerk must be able to meet established deadlines for completing and submitting meeting minutes.
Compensation: $150 per meeting.