Job Description
Join Chicago's dynamic civic leadership team as Senior City Clerk. This pivotal role safeguards our city's institutional memory while driving modernization of public records systems. You'll serve as the guardian of democratic processes, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all Chicago residents. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape municipal governance in America's third-largest city while working alongside dedicated public servants committed to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage and preserve official city records, ordinances, and council minutes with archival precision
- Oversee election administration processes including voter registration and polling coordination
- Lead digital transformation of public records systems to enhance accessibility and security
- Serve as custodian of the city seal and authenticate official municipal documents
- Coordinate interdepartmental records management compliance and training initiatives
- Administer public records requests ensuring timely and accurate responses
- Manage departmental budget and resources for records technology infrastructure
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years in municipal government with records management experience
- Deep knowledge of Illinois election laws and municipal governance protocols
- Expertise in digital records systems (CMS, document management software)
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional teams
- Illinois Notary Public certification required
- Strong analytical skills with attention to regulatory compliance details
- Exceptional communication abilities for public-facing documentation