Job Description
Join the City of Memphis as a City Clerk and become an essential guardian of civic integrity! This pivotal role ensures transparent governance by managing official records, coordinating public meetings, and maintaining compliance with municipal regulations. You'll be the cornerstone of accountability, preserving Memphis' rich administrative history while modernizing record-keeping systems for future generations. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals passionate about public service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Oversee official city records, documents, and archival systems with meticulous accuracy
- Prepare and maintain minutes for City Council and Board of Commissioners meetings
- Manage public records requests and ensure compliance with open records laws
- Administer municipal elections, voter registration, and certification processes
- Coordinate municipal licensing and permit issuance procedures
- Lead digital transformation of records management systems
- Serve as custodian of the city seal and official documents
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 3 years municipal or government administrative experience
- Expertise in Tennessee open records laws and Sunshine Law compliance
- Advanced proficiency in document management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Professional certification (e.g., Certified Municipal Clerk) preferred
- Exceptional written communication and meeting documentation skills
- Proven experience managing public records requests and elections