Job Description
Join Nashville's dynamic municipal team as a City Clerk and become the guardian of our city's democratic processes! This pivotal role ensures the integrity of Nashville's legislative foundation while serving as a vital resource for citizens, council members, and city departments. If you're passionate about public service and thrive in environments requiring precision and leadership, this is your opportunity to shape Nashville's governance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain official city records, ordinances, and council minutes with meticulous accuracy
- Manage public records requests and ensure compliance with open records laws
- Administer oaths of office and notarization services for municipal officials
- Coordinate municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Serve as liaison between the public, council members, and city departments
- Prepare and distribute official city publications and legislative documents
- Implement records management systems and retention policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of municipal government or public sector experience
- Expert knowledge of Tennessee open records laws and Sunshine Law
- Proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, SharePoint)
- Exceptional written communication and documentation skills
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation preferred
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion