Job Description
Join the City of Raleigh's dynamic municipal team as a City Clerk, where you'll serve as the guardian of civic integrity and the heart of local governance. This pivotal role combines meticulous record-keeping with public service excellence, ensuring seamless operations and transparency in America's fastest-growing major city. You'll be the custodian of official documents, elections, and public information while shaping Raleigh's future through your expertise in municipal compliance and community engagement.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced government environments, values accuracy above all, and possesses a passion for civic duty. With competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make tangible impacts on community life, this role offers more than a job—it's a career in public service.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all official city records, ordinances, minutes, and public documents with meticulous attention to detail
- Oversee municipal elections, voter registration, and election compliance procedures
- Coordinate public records requests ensuring timely, accurate responses per North Carolina public records laws
- Administer city boards and commissions appointments, scheduling, and documentation
- Serve as the official custodian of the city seal and attestation of official documents
- Develop and implement records retention policies compliant with state and federal regulations
- Lead public-facing initiatives to enhance civic engagement and transparency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of municipal government or public records management experience
- Proficiency with records management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Deep knowledge of North Carolina public records laws and election procedures
- Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to manage complex document workflows
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public interactions and reporting
- Ability to obtain Notary Public commission within 90 days of hire