Job Description
Join the City of Memphis as a City Clerk and become the guardian of our civic legacy. This pivotal role ensures transparent governance by maintaining official records, managing public inquiries, and supporting City Council operations. You'll be the backbone of administrative excellence in a city renowned for its cultural vibrance and community spirit. If you thrive in structured environments with significant public interaction and possess meticulous attention to detail, this is your opportunity to shape Memphis' administrative future.
Responsibilities
- Manage and preserve official city records, ordinances, and meeting minutes with archival precision
- Administer public records requests while ensuring compliance with Tennessee Open Records Act
- Support City Council operations including agenda preparation and documentation
- Oversee municipal elections coordination and voter registration processes
- Manage business licensing and permit documentation systems
- Facilitate inter-departmental administrative workflows and communications
- Lead public counter services for city permits, licenses, and records
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 3 years municipal government or records management experience
- Tennessee Notary Public certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days)
- Expert proficiency in document management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, SharePoint)
- Deep knowledge of Tennessee public records laws and municipal procedures
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion