Job Description
Join the City of Milwaukee team as an immediate hire City Government Clerk! This is your opportunity to serve your community while building a stable career in public administration. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to support critical municipal operations with integrity and efficiency.
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
- Pension plan and health insurance options
- Professional development opportunities
- Work-life balance with predictable schedules
As a key member of our municipal team, you'll ensure smooth governance processes while making a tangible impact on Milwaukee residents' daily lives.
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain official city records, permits, and licenses
- Provide exceptional customer service to citizens, officials, and stakeholders
- Coordinate meetings and events including agenda preparation and minute-taking
- Manage digital and physical document filing systems with meticulous accuracy
- Assist with election administration and voter registration processes
- Process Freedom of Information Act requests within legal timeframes
- Collaborate with cross-departmental teams on special projects
- Ensure compliance with municipal record retention policies
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years clerical or administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and record management systems
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Knowledge of Wisconsin public records laws preferred
- Must pass background check and be a U.S. citizen