Job Description
Join the dynamic City of Memphis team as our next City Clerk! This pivotal role serves as the official record-keeper and procedural guardian for municipal operations, ensuring transparency, compliance, and efficient governance. You'll be at the heart of civic operations, managing critical documents, coordinating public meetings, and upholding the highest standards of administrative excellence. If you're passionate about public service and possess meticulous attention to detail, this is your opportunity to shape Memphis' administrative backbone.
Responsibilities
- Oversee official city records, including ordinances, minutes, and resolutions
- Manage public meeting logistics, agendas, and minute preparation
- Administer oaths of office and maintain official municipal seals
- Ensure compliance with open records laws and Sunshine Act requirements
- Coordinate with city departments on record retention and archival procedures
- Prepare election-related documentation and voter information
- Serve as custodian of city contracts and official documents
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of municipal government or records management experience
- Proficiency in document management systems and municipal software
- Thorough knowledge of Tennessee open records laws and Sunshine Act
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation preferred