Job Description
The City of Atlanta is seeking an experienced City Clerk to join our dynamic municipal team immediately. As the official record keeper for the city, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining transparency, ensuring legal compliance, and facilitating civic engagement. This high-impact position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to serve Atlanta's diverse community.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to shape Atlanta's governance processes
• Collaborative work environment with professional growth opportunities
• Direct impact on democratic processes and public service
Responsibilities
- Manage official city records, ordinances, and meeting minutes with meticulous accuracy
- Oversee public records requests and ensure timely compliance with open records laws
- Coordinate city elections, including voter registration and ballot preparation
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official city seals and documents
- Serve as clerk for city council meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking
- Ensure compliance with Georgia municipal code and city charter requirements
- Lead public outreach initiatives for civic engagement and transparency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of municipal government or records management experience
- Proficiency in records management systems and document automation tools
- Deep knowledge of Georgia open records laws and municipal regulations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines
- Professional certification (e.g., MMC, CRM) preferred