Job Description
Join Chicago's municipal leadership team as a City Clerk and shape the administrative backbone of our thriving metropolis. This urgent opening offers a unique opportunity to serve over 2.7 million residents while ensuring transparent governance and civic engagement. You'll be entrusted with safeguarding critical public records, managing elections, and streamlining city operations—all while working in a dynamic environment dedicated to innovation and public service.
Responsibilities
- Oversee official city records, ordinances, and council proceedings with meticulous accuracy
- Manage and conduct municipal elections, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
- Administer the city's business licensing and permitting systems
- Supervise the city clerk's office staff and technology infrastructure
- Serve as the official custodian of city seals and documents
- Coordinate public information requests and transparency initiatives
- Collaborate with city council members and department heads on legislative processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of municipal government or records management experience
- Illinois Notary Public certification required
- Proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, DocuWare)
- Demonstrated expertise in election administration protocols
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Valid Illinois driver's license