Job Description
Join the City of Columbus in a pivotal role serving our community! We're seeking an experienced City Clerk to manage municipal records, support council operations, and ensure compliance with Ohio's public records laws. This is an immediate full-time opportunity to shape civic transparency and efficiency in Ohio's capital city.
Why Columbus? As one of America's fastest-growing cities, Columbus offers dynamic career growth, exceptional quality of life, and a commitment to innovation in public service. Benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work at the heart of municipal governance.
Responsibilities
- Manage official city records, ordinances, and council meeting minutes with meticulous attention to detail
- Oversee public records requests and ensure compliance with Ohio Sunshine Laws
- Coordinate municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city documents
- Serve as custodian of the city seal and public records archives
- Support City Council meetings with agenda preparation and documentation
- Lead records management digitization projects for enhanced accessibility
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years municipal government or records management experience
- Ohio Notary Public certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
- Expertise in Ohio Sunshine Laws and public records regulations
- Proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, SharePoint)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion