Job Description
Join Memphis's premier municipal team as a Senior City Clerk and play a pivotal role in shaping our city's administrative excellence. This high-impact position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to serve our vibrant community. We seek a detail-oriented professional to oversee critical records management, legislative compliance, and interdepartmental coordination. Enjoy career growth, stability, and the pride of public service in one of America's most dynamic cities.
Responsibilities
- Manage official municipal records, ordinances, and council minutes with precision
- Coordinate public records requests ensuring compliance with open records laws
- Support City Council meetings with agenda preparation and documentation
- Oversee voter registration and election documentation processes
- Maintain digital and physical filing systems with advanced security protocols
- Train junior clerks on municipal procedures and record-keeping standards
- Collaborate with legal department on legislative compliance matters
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- 5+ years of municipal government experience
- Expertise in records management and document retention policies
- Proficiency with government software (e.g., Municode, CivicPlus)
- Strong knowledge of Tennessee open records laws
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
- Certification in Municipal Clerkship (preferred)