Job Opportunities

Please email jobs@chilmarkma.gov to express interest in a position and request an application.

Thank you!

Town of Chilmark is looking to fill several positions.

Seasonal Positions / Please print and fill out 2026 Employment application in PDF attachment below. (keep scrolling to the bottom of this page please) 

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FOR THE RECORD NOT LIST OF OPENINGS: 

CHILMARK

BUILDING INSPECTOR 

The Town is Seeking a Building Inspector/

Zoning Officer to enforce local zoning

and state building codes in accordance with 780 CMR R7.

Forty (40) hours a week. Full benefits. 

Pay range $111,248 to $157,184 

(step 1 to step 15) based on experience and qualifications.

Applications due May 1, 2026

4:30PM. Contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov 

for application and

information.

CHILMARK

Previously Posted and Filled positions below.

FIRE CHIEF

Fire Chief Hiring Process

The Town of Chilmark is seeking applications for the position of Fire Chief. The successful applicant will possess proven management and communication skills, in addition to extensive fire service experience. This is a benefitted, year-round, salaried/exempt 2,088+ hours/year contract position. Certifications:  FI/II, First Responder, CPR. Salary to be negotiated based on skills and experience $110,000 - $135,000. Application packets available from the Select Board office and jobs@chilmarkma.gov   Deadline for application is noon on Monday December 29, 2025. Interviews tentatively scheduled for January 5^th 2026 with preliminary screening committee.   Finalists interviewed by Selectmen January 13^th 2026.

POLICE OFFICER

Police Officer Hiring Process

The Chilmark Police are seeking to fill a full-time/year-round Patrolman position. 40+ hours/week plus benefits. Hourly/nonexempt. Pay range is $43.96 step 1 - $58.77 step 8.

There is an In-House Candidate.  Contact Chilmark Select Board office at (508)645-2101 or jobs@chilmarkma.gov  for an Application Packet available on January 5^th. Application deadline

is Tuesday January 20th 2026 at 4:00PM

Part-time Library Circulation Assistant

Posting Date: September 11, 2025

Start Date: October, 2025

Initial rate of pay: HOURLY Step E, Grade 1-3: $28.68/HR-$30.13/HR

Hours: at the Director’s discretion, no more than 20 hours per week

Summary of Duties: As the main contact with the public on the circulation desk at the Chilmark Library, the Circulation Assistants help the public with requests, check materials in and out, offer technical support and enforce library policies in a friendly and personable manner. They will help maintain the library collection, and will perform routine administrative functions as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Become proficient in using the library’s Integrated Library System (Koha), Online Public Access Catalog (Aspen) and digital lending app (Libby) in all circulation desk functions including requesting and loaning items; registering new library patrons; updating patron records; receiving and discharging items returned; receiving and logging fines; creating digital lending accounts; and accessing digital subscriptions and databases.
2. Serve the public courteously and maintain confidentiality of patron records and interactions.
3. Shelve materials, maintain the collection through inventory and weeding and maintain orderly appearance of the library.
4. Educate library users about library resources, including digital collections, databases, and online resources available inside and outside of the library.
5. Technical proficiency to assist patrons in use of public access computers, scanners and printers as well as e-book and electronic audio book downloading and use.

Application: Please send your resume with related tech and customer service experience to director Ruth Konigsberg, rkonigsberg@clamsnet.org.

Deadline: the position will remain open until it is filled

Assistant Treasurer
Chilmark Town Hall seeks a team member experienced in financial operations to assist the Treasurer twenty-five hours/week in all responsibilities of the Treasurer's office, and act on behalf of the Treasurer in her absence; Tasks Including: payroll preparation bi-weekly, payroll support weekly, revenue receipt processing, bank deposits, reconciling of revenues,  and other assigned functions. Step 1 $32.80 Step 2 $33.62 Step 3 $34.46/hr.
Send your cover letter and resume to jobs@chilmarkma.gov to request an application and a copy of the position description.  Position is open until filled.

TRI TOWN AMBULANCE
EMT-PARAMEDIC – Full Time Advanced Life Support benefited position 2088 hours year ($36.89 -$39.52 Step 1-3 starting July 1^st ).  Send Resume & Cover Letter to jobs@chilmarkma.gov for application packet. 

Contact the Chilmark Select Board Office with your resume and cover letter for an application and more information. jobs@chilmarkma.gov

HARBORMASTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES:            Please apply before April 15th 

CHILMARK HARBORMASTER is seeking qualified applicants to fill seasonal positions within the Harbor Department. Available positions are Assistant Harbormaster, Assistant Wharfinger, and Traffic Control Supervisor: seasonal positions, 40 hours per week.

Hourly Pay Range for first year of employment: Assistant Harbormaster and Traffic Control Supervisor - $35.81 to $36.88. Assistant Wharfinger - $31.84 to $32.80. Application deadline is April 1^st, 2025 @ 12:00 PM. Contact harbormaster@chilmarkma.gov for application packet and position descriptions.

Summer SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES:            Please apply before January 15th 

Chilmark Beach Department is seeking applications for:

Parking Guards 14 years or older $19.44-20.02, Lifeguards $22.68-$23.36, Sticker Clerk $22.68-$23.36, Gate Guard $21.60-$22.25, Assistant Superintendent Full time June-Labor Day $33.81-$36.88 jobs@chilmarkma.gov for application. Questions: email martinaonmv@yahoo.com   

Seeking applications for Traffic Officer (20 hours/week PD), Circulation Assistant (library) Lifeguards, Beach Guards, Parking Attendants, Town Office Intern and Sticker Clerk positions for the summer season.  Lifeguards (certified), Beach Guards, and Parking Attendants, are assigned to Lucy Vincent, Squibnocket and Menemsha Beaches. Application packets are available online and from jobs@chilmarkma.gov This is an open application period until all seasonal positions are filled.  Assistant Beach Superintendent- Part time, June 15th -Labor Day, $25.91 Must be lifeguard and First Aid Certified.  Parking Guards- July and Aug, 14 years to 100 years old. pay depending on commitment and experience. Sticker Clerk June 1st to September 15th, Computer experience very helpful $19.93 to $21.35. 9am to 12 noon. Squibnocket Gate Guard, June 15th - Labor Day , Must have CPR Training or able to obtain. 9AM to 5PM. Lifeguards- All Positions and Beaches, $19.93 to $21.35 based on commitment. 8:30 am to 7:00PM or 8:30 am to 5PM.  Email for questions- Martina Mastromonaco martinaonmv@yahoo.com 508-693-6008 Beach Superintendent Town of Chilmark

PLUMBING/GAS FITTING INSPECTOR

Chilmark is seeking a licensed Master Plumber, with a minimum of ten years of experience preferred, for the position of Plumbing and Gas Inspector to administer and enforce the provisions of 248 CMR 3.00 through 10.00. Qualified candidates please contact the building Inspector buildinginspector@chilmarkma.gov with questions and jobs@chilmarkma.gov for an application.  Deadline is March 31, 2025.

HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT

Full-time, year-round, benefitted position, salaried-exempt, Grade I, Step 1 $ $47.76  to Step 3 $50.18/hr to staff and manage the town Highway Department; staffing, budgeting, project planning and management, and physical labor. Share 24/7 On-Call with other staff. Must have experience operating power equipment/snow plows/power tools, supervising staff, and road projects. Safety conscious and prepared to train/lead staff. Send your letter of introduction and resume to jobs@chilmarkma.gov to request an application and a copy of the position

posting and description, or any questions you have.

Deadline to submit an application is March 14^th 2025. This position is expected to grow in responsibilities over the next 5 years to include supervising related public works services and vendors.

Cemetery Superintendent
Seeking applicants for the position of Cemetery Superintendent, 5 hours/week, $29-$32/hr. Reports to elected Cemetery Commission. Contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov with your cover letter and resume for more information.

ASSISTANT SHELLFISH CONSTABLE
Seeking applications for the position of Assistant Shellfish Constable, 30 hours/week year-round. Benefits. Contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov or Select Board
office for position description and vacancy notice.

Seeking a registered voter to serve on the Finance Advisory Committee and another to serve on the Harbor Advisory Committee. Contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov 
DEADLINE:  Thursday August 29, 2024

Administrative Assistant to the Building Department, Accountant, & Board of Health
Full Time benefited position 2088 hours year ($29.94-$32.07 Step 1-3.) Starting July 1^st To Support the BUILDING DEPARTMENT (16h), ACCOUNTANT (16h), & Board of Health (8h) with general office support & tasks, meeting minutes, and correspondence.  Exceptional communication skills & advanced office software computer skills are needed.  Send Resume & Cover Letter to jobs@chilmarkma.gov for application packet. 

Administrative Assistant for the Tri Town Ambulance

Part Time, Year Round.  Position will require:  Office support, taking meeting minutes, correspondence,  insurance billing, computer skills, and exceptional communication skills.  Contact the Chilmark Select Board Office with your resume and cover letter for an application and more information. jobs@chilmarkma.gov

Administrative Assistant - Financial Clerk

Chilmark Town Hall seeks a team member experienced in financial operations to assist the Treasurer ten-fifteen hours/week with clerical tasks. Including payroll prep, receipt processing and other assigned functions. $24-26/hr. Duties could include assisting the Town Accountant. Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@chilmarkma.gov immediately.

TOWN ACCOUNTANT:

The Select Board is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Town Accountant.  This is a management level position that maintains the financial and fiscal records/systems of the town, ensures financial integrity of the town, institutes proper departmental policies, reconciles municipal funds, prepares financial reports, and assists with the annual budget and town meeting process. This position requires a willingness to learn, to work proactively with others, the ability to schedule tasks, as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.  Knowledge of municipal finance is preferred.  Salaried Exempt position.  40 hours a week. $91,000 – 97,000 start. 75% health and life insurance. Full benefits and retirement pension.  Please contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov to request an application packet.  Deadline to submit a cover letter, resume and application is June 14, 2023 by 4:30 PM.

BUILDING INSPECTOR-ZONING OFFICER:

Seeks Building Inspector/Zoning Officer to enforce local zoning and state building
codes. 20-25 hours a week. $52-65,000 a year. Full benefits. Applications due May
15th, 4:30PM. Interviews May 16th. Contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov for application
and information.

POLICE SERGEANT:

The Chilmark Police are looking to fill a full-time/year round Sergeant position. 40+ hours/week plus benefits. Hourly/non-exempt.  Contact Chilmark Selectmen’s office at (508) 645-2101 or jobs@chilmarkma.gov Application deadline is noon April 14th , 2023.

BOARD ADMINISTRATOR:

CHILMARK is seeking an extremely well-qualified applicant to fill a Board Administrator position. This is a professional level position with often complex duties and assignments that provide administrative support to multiple boards (Conservation, Community Preservation, Cemetery, Park & Recreation), the Town Administrator, and general administrative support to Town and public. 22-24 hours/week. Benefited year-round positions. Pay range, commensurate with experience and qualifications, $39,000 -$41,000/year. Application deadline is April14th 12:00Noon.
Contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov with a curriculum vitae for application packet.

FULL TIME FACILITIES MANAGER:
All benefits, 40 hours a week, year-round, $77,000 - $83,500. The Town of Chilmark is seeking an experienced person to manage multiple town facilities. Responsible for the maintenance of town buildings/properties, supervise part-time employee and contractors, evaluate facility maintenance needs, plan for short and long term projects, write scope of work statements, seek internal funding and solicit quotes for services and supplies, and supervise facility contractors. Current or former state CSL or HIC license preferred. Contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov or Town Administrator Tim Carroll for application packet and information.

Chief of Police

The Town of Chilmark is accepting applications for Chief of Police. The Chief will report to Select Board and direct a department comprised of 5 full-time, 3 part-time year-round officers and 2 summer officers. The Chief is final authority on policy, operations, and discipline. The new Chief will build profound respect among our small town’s diverse constituencies and will understand “keeping the peace” is paramount. The current chief has smoothly and effectively carried out his law enforcement responsibilities by being an outstanding leader and intimately knowledgeable about people, traditions and customs of the community. Successful applicant will be held to the highest performance standards, prepared to immediately take charge, possess inherently strong interpersonal/leadership skills, courteous, pleasant and approachable, prepared to apply full energy towards enhancing police operations. Required skills/credentials include Massachusetts Municipal Police Training certification POST, First Responder/CPR certification or the ability to obtain such certifications within 6 months. Applicants must possess: either BA or 2 years college combined with technical training e.g. Police Academy, FBI, professional education courses including business, public administration or management, minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising municipal employees, ability to apply federal, state statutes, town bylaws to law enforcement, sound judgment, initiative, knack to communicate effectively with town officials/employees, federal/ state officials, general public. Salary range $120,000 – 150,000/year. Applications or information may be obtained by contacting jobs@chilmarkma.gov  or (508)645-2109. Applications must be submitted by January 3, 2023. Chilmark is an Equal opportunity Employer and complies with Affirmative Action.

Tri Town Ambulance is seeking an EMT-Paramedic

40 hours/week, year-round. Contact the Chilmark Selectmen's Office with your resume and cover letter for an application packet  jobs@chilmarkma.gov

Administrator/Inspector

Chilmark is seeking to fill the position of Board of Health Administrator/Inspector.  Position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Board of Health as well as performing or assisting with site visits and inspections conducted outside of the office.  Training, education and certifications are available and required to support work in topic areas under the jurisdiction of the Board of Health.  Must be able to work independently and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.  Must have: knowledge, judgment and skills regarding serving the public, applying standard office practices, strong writing and verbal communication skills and be proficient in spreadsheets and data management.  This is a year-round 35 hr/wk position with full benefits. Salary $27-29/hr w/o cert. $30-32/hr certified. Contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov for information.  Applications due: Friday, September 9, 2022.  

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR OF TOWN BUILDINGS

Seeking experienced custodial staff person with broad carpentry skills to: clean & maintain town buildings, supervise part-time janitor, evaluate facility maintenance needs, plan for short and long term projects, write scope of work statements, cooperate with the town procurement process to seek funding and solicit interested vendors, and supervise facility contractors. 20 – 40 hours a week, year-round. Range $34 - $36/hr. Current or former state CSL or HIC license preferred. Contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov or Town Administrator Tim Carroll for information.

Administrative Assistant

Chilmark Town Hall seeks a temporary team member experienced in financial operations to assist the Treasurer ten hours/week with clerical tasks August 1 – October 31. Including payroll prep, receipt processing and other assigned functions. $24-26/hr. Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@chilmarkma.gov immediately.

LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR

The town is seeking to hire a Local Inspector deemed qualified and certified by the BOCC pursuant to MGL C.143 s. 3 and 780 CMR, 15 hours a week, $27 - $32/hr. will include the processing of applications for plumbing/gas/electrical permits. Contact jobs@chilmarkma.gov or Town Administrator Tim Carroll for information.

POLICE PATROLMAN
The Chilmark Police are seeking to fill a full-time/year-round Patrolman position. 40+ hours/week plus benefits. Hourly/nonexempt.
Contact Chilmark Selectmen's office at (508)645-2101 or jobs@chilmarkma.gov for an Application Packet. Application deadline is Friday June 3rd, 2022 at 4:00PM.

BEACH DEPARTMENT SUMMER 2022

Beach Sticker Clerk – 6 to 7 days a week selling beach stickers at Town Hall.  8:30 to 1:00 Minimum requirement:   basic computer, financial, and customer service skills. Must be available full season June 1^st -September 15^th.   Training hours last week of May.

Lifeguards – All three town beaches, must have current training certificate.

Starting Rates $18.61 -$24.39

Parking Guards 14 years or older, Gate Guard must have First Aid and CPR

For information and application Email Martina Mastromonaco  508-693-6008 martinaonmv@yahoo.com