Job Description
Join the City of Kansas City's dynamic team as a Part-Time City Clerk and become an essential part of our municipal operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve your community while developing valuable administrative expertise in a supportive, professional environment. With flexible hours and competitive compensation, you'll contribute directly to the efficient functioning of local government while gaining hands-on experience in public service.
Responsibilities
- Process and maintain official city records, permits, and licenses with meticulous attention to detail
- Provide exceptional customer service to residents, businesses, and city staff through in-person, phone, and digital channels
- Prepare and distribute official city documents, meeting minutes, and correspondence
- Assist with data entry, record management, and document archiving using municipal software systems
- Support administrative functions for city council meetings, public hearings, and community events
- Collaborate with department heads to ensure compliance with city ordinances and state regulations
- Perform clerical duties including filing, photocopying, and basic office equipment operation
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred
- Minimum 1 year of administrative/clerical experience in a professional setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management systems
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data entry and record maintenance
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of Kansas City municipal operations preferred