- Home >
- Departments /
- Employment Opportunities
APPOINTMENT OPPORTUNITY:
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES SEEK NEW FISCAL OFFICER
The Fiscal Officer position is one of great importance to the township, so please consider this an opportunity - but also a chance to serve your community.
The Fiscal Officer’s duties include keeping an accurate record of all township accounts and transactions. It is the responsibility of the Township Fiscal Officer to comply strictly with the legal requirements of the office, to establish and practice rules for efficient management of the office, and to follow good accounting practices in maintaining records and accounts. Duties are further described in the Ohio Revised Code and the Ohio Administrative Code. The position is independent of the Township Trustees, yet the Township Fiscal Officer works closely with the Trustees.
Qualifications required by the Ohio Revised Code: must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age or older, a resident of Russell Township, and registered to vote. Interested candidates with questions may email Trustee Chris Hare at [email protected].
Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly by submitting a letter of interest and a resume. Please address all correspondence to: Trustee Christopher Hare, Russell Township, PO Box 522, Novelty, OH 44072 OR to [email protected]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES SEEK
BOARD ADMINISTRATOR
Russell Township seeks applicants for a full–time Board Administrator. This position will report to the Township Trustees. The Board Administrator serves as liaison for the Board of Trustees; Advises trustees on issues; Communicates with residents, businesses, attorneys, and government officials; Advises the trustees on compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, ethics, public record laws; Prepares township agendas, resolutions, motions, and correspondence, ensuring completeness and accuracy; Represents trustees at meetings; Participates in budgetary and policy making meetings, and confidential/executive sessions; Serves as Communications and Social Media Administrator; responsible for all publications on the township website, township social media platforms, and e-mail newsletters; Coordinates township facility reservations for public and internal use.
Qualifications include completion of secondary education or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred; five (5) years’ experience in performance of advanced clerical tasks or office administration; ability to work quickly and accurately; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, valid Ohio driver’s license & insurability under township’s insurance policy.
To apply, submit letter of interest with complete application form. The application form is available in the Russell Township Administration Building, 8501 Kinsman Rd. & on Russell’s website under Employment Opportunities, also at https://russelltownship.us/includes/uploads/Documents/ApplyRT.pdf
Address all correspondence to Board of Trustees, Russell Township, PO Box 522, Novelty, OH 44072 OR to [email protected] Candidates with questions may email Trustee Hare at [email protected]. Completed applications due by noon, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer.
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP SEEKS
FACILITIES COORDINATOR
Russell Township seeks applicants for a part–time Facilities Coordinator. This position will report to the Township Trustees.
The Facilities Coordinator will monitor and ensure prompt maintenance & improvement of properties within the Township. Meetings & property reservations will be coordinated, scheduled, set-up, and torn down.
Qualifications include five years of experience in construction, building trades, facility maintenance, or similar field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, valid Ohio driver’s license & insurability under township’s insurance policy, high school diploma or equivalent (GED.)
To apply, please submit complete township application form and a letter of interest. The application is on Russell’s website under Employment Opportunities at https://russelltownship.us/includes/uploads/Documents/ApplyRT.pdf, and in the Russell Township Administration Building, 8501 Kinsman Rd.
Please address all correspondence to: Trustee Christopher Hare, Russell Township, PO Box 522, Novelty, OH 44072 OR to [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Russell Township does not have other openings advertised at this time.