The Village of Elburn, Illinois (pop. 7,200), is a growing community located in south central Kane County that is seeking qualified candidates to serve as the next Assistant to the Village Administrator. Under the general guidance of the Village Administrator, this full-time position is responsible for duties such as human resources management, communications, and policy creation, and acts as the liaison to the Parks Commission, among other assignments.
Responsibilities include:
- Administering and coordinating employee benefit programs and open enrollment.
- Responsible for recruitment processes.
- Maintenance and updating of various sections of the Village’s website and Facebook page.
- Assistance with the creation and content of a Village newsletter.
- Acts as staff liaison to the Village Parks Commission by creating agendas, attending monthly meetings, and generally supporting Village Park Commission activities.
- Plus more.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in human resources, public administration, organizational development, or related field; MPA degree desired.
- Two to five years of experience in human resources, communications, or public administration, some of which at the Management Analyst level.
- Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The position salary range is $85,775 – $115,796 annually. Benefits include participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), HSA contributions, 457(b) retirement plan, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, earned vacation, personal and sick leave.
Qualified candidates should electronically submit a cover letter, résumé, and 3-5 professional references to Elburn Human Resources at HR@elburn.gov with “Assist to the Village Admin” in the subject line. The position is open until filled with résumé reviews beginning June 9, 2025. A full job description is available on the Village website.
The Village of Elburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
