Job Description
Join the dynamic City of Raleigh team as a Senior City Clerk and become the guardian of our municipal democracy. This pivotal role combines administrative excellence with civic stewardship, ensuring seamless operations of the City Council and preserving Raleigh's rich governance history. You'll be at the heart of local government operations, managing critical records while fostering transparent public engagement in North Carolina's capital city.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all official City Council meeting documentation, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and ordinance tracking
- Manage municipal records management system ensuring compliance with state retention laws and FOIA requirements
- Administer oaths of office and notarize official documents with legal precision
- Coordinate public records requests while balancing transparency with confidentiality protocols
- Serve as primary liaison between City Council, public, and municipal departments
- Maintain historical archives and digital repositories for permanent record preservation
- Lead municipal election coordination and voter registration compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field
- Minimum 5 years municipal government or public records management experience
- NC Notary Public certification required
- Expert knowledge of North Carolina open records laws and municipal procedures
- Advanced proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche)
- Exceptional written communication skills for drafting official documents
- Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity
- Experience with council meeting technology (e.g., Zoom, Legistar)