We are seeking a talented, pleasant, and energetic person to provide clerical and
administrative support to the County Administrator. General duties include receiving calls and
callers to County Administrator’s Office, processing incoming and outgoing mail, attending
meetings of the Board of Supervisors, Industrial Development Authority, and others as needed
and preparing associated meeting minutes for each, assisting with preparation and distribution of
meeting agendas, preparing legal notices for publication and mailing to affected property owners,
and maintenance of office equipment and office supply inventory.
Requires thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment and
comprehensive knowledge of the organization and functions of county government. Must be
proficient with the English language, including spelling, have strong written and verbal
communication skills with the ability to listen, discern and understand activities at public
meetings and prepare accurate and timely meeting minutes. Requires attendance at night
meetings.
The successful candidate must be able to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, and
have the ability to function both independently and as a team player. Must be able to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Should
possess the equivalent of a high school diploma with at least five years of progressively
responsible experience.
Starting Salary:
$36,000 to $40,000 DOQ with excellent benefits package
Application Process:
Applicants must submit a county application. County applications may be obtained from:
County Website: www.southamptoncounty.org
Email: cnewsome@southamptoncounty.org
In-person
County Administrator’s Office
26022 Administration Center Drive
Courtland, VA 23837
Applicants are required to return their completed application materials to the County
Administrator’s Office at the address above or to Christy Newsome via email at:
cnewsome@southamptoncounty.org.
administrative support to the County Administrator. General duties include receiving calls and
callers to County Administrator’s Office, processing incoming and outgoing mail, attending
meetings of the Board of Supervisors, Industrial Development Authority, and others as needed
and preparing associated meeting minutes for each, assisting with preparation and distribution of
meeting agendas, preparing legal notices for publication and mailing to affected property owners,
and maintenance of office equipment and office supply inventory.
Requires thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment and
comprehensive knowledge of the organization and functions of county government. Must be
proficient with the English language, including spelling, have strong written and verbal
communication skills with the ability to listen, discern and understand activities at public
meetings and prepare accurate and timely meeting minutes. Requires attendance at night
meetings.
The successful candidate must be able to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, and
have the ability to function both independently and as a team player. Must be able to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public. Should
possess the equivalent of a high school diploma with at least five years of progressively
responsible experience.
Starting Salary:
$36,000 to $40,000 DOQ with excellent benefits package
Application Process:
Applicants must submit a county application. County applications may be obtained from:
County Website: www.southamptoncounty.org
Email: cnewsome@southamptoncounty.org
In-person
County Administrator’s Office
26022 Administration Center Drive
Courtland, VA 23837
Applicants are required to return their completed application materials to the County
Administrator’s Office at the address above or to Christy Newsome via email at:
cnewsome@southamptoncounty.org.
