The City of East Helena is recruiting for a
Full-Time City Clerk/Treasurer
This position primarily performs supervisory, administrative, and
bookkeeping duties which require attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness, and fiduciary
trust. The work is performed in an office setting during normal office hours and is also
required outside normal office hours for regular and special council meetings, public
hearings, training sessions, and workshops. This position requires travel to attend
related meetings, training, and conventions. This position is required to deal with
occasional conflict situations and the general public in a professional manner and
maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Successful applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: be at least 18
years of age, must be a U.S. citizen, must have earned high school diploma or
equivalent, must possess (or be able to obtain) a valid Montana Driver License;
communicate verbally and in writing, read written material, operate a computer and
standard office machines, make daily operational and administrative decisions; prepare
annual budgets, meeting minutes, fee assessments, and related reports; and perform
light physical labor which may include lifting and moving documents and equipment
weighing as much as 25 pounds. Three or more years of experience in bookkeeping,
financial administration, or general office administration is preferred.
Starting salary is $65,000/year DOE with additional benefits to include:
• Employee health, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay
• Participation in the Montana Public Employee Retirement System
A complete job description for this position is available under Job Opportunities at
www.easthelenamt.us. A completed City of East Helena application form must be
submitted to apply for this position. Application forms and the job description can be
downloaded from the Job Opportunities page at easthelenamt.us or obtained at City
Hall – 306 East Main Street – East Helena, Montana. For more information, please
contact the City of East Helena at 406-227-5321 or cityclerk@easthelenamt.us.
Applications for City Clerk/Treasurer candidates must be received by
4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026
The City of East Helena is an equal opportunity employe