Employment Opportunities

City Clerk/Treasurer

Salary Range: commensurate with experience and qualifications

Full-time, hourly position with competitive benefit package.

The City of Ashland (pop. 3,086) is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the City Clerk/Treasurer position. The ideal candidate is motivated, has excellent communication skills, is well organized, and works well with the public, City staff, and governing body.

The City Clerk/Treasurer supervises and maintains official city documents and municipal records. Develops, prepares, and distributes Council meeting agendas under the direction and assistance of the City Administrator. Attends all City Council meetings and coordinates the recording, transcribing, editing and publication of Council minutes. Responsible for the administration and operation of City personnel records. Responsible for the records of the cemetery. Assists in maintaining the City website and social media. Oversees the financial operations and reporting of the City through efficient performance of administrative functions requiring a high level of confidentiality, sound judgment and skilled business practices, with the assistance of the City Administrator. Plans and directs accounting activities and its relationship with lending institutions and the financial community. Work involves carrying out all functions of the office and is responsible for the record keeping, bookkeeping and other financial administration tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the city government. Assumes all responsibilities and duties as prescribed by State Statutes. Directly responsible to the City Administrator.

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience with various computer programs and functions.
Clerical and booking experience is desired.

Post-secondary degree in business administration, public administration, or related field is desired; or equivalent combination of experience or training may be substituted for education.

Closing date for the first round of application review is: November 12, 2024 at 4:30pm CST

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please send completed City of Ashland employment application, cover letter and resume to:

Jessica Quady, City Administrator

City of Ashland

2304 Silver St

Ashland, NE 68003

cityadmin@ashland-ne.com

(402) 944-3387

City of Ashland Employment Application

Public Works Maintenance Employee

Starting Salary: $20.75
Full-time, hourly position with competitive benefit package.

The responsibilities of the position will include general maintenance of City owned property, mowing and trimming the ball fields, parks and cemetery, and snow plowing.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with minimal weekends and evenings.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applications are available at City Hall, 2304 Silver Street, Ashland, NE 68003, or below.

City of Ashland Employment Application