Job Description
Join the City of Detroit's leadership team as City Clerk and become a cornerstone of municipal governance. This pivotal role ensures the integrity of Detroit's democratic processes while serving as the guardian of official records. You'll shape the city's operational transparency while managing critical elections, legislative documentation, and public information access. The ideal candidate combines meticulous attention to detail with a passion for civic engagement in one of America's most revitalized urban centers.
Responsibilities
- Manage and preserve all official city records, ordinances, and minutes with precision
- Oversee municipal elections, voter registration, and election administration
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city seal documentation
- Coordinate public records requests while ensuring compliance with FOIA regulations
- Manage legislative tracking and publication of city council actions
- Oversee records management systems and digital archiving initiatives
- Serve as clerk to the City Council and related boards/commissions
- Lead public outreach on civic participation programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal government or records management experience
- Michigan Notary Public certification required
- Proficiency in records management software and document automation systems
- Thorough knowledge of Michigan election laws and FOIA regulations
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to legal compliance
- Strong written communication for official publications
- Experience managing public records request workflows