Job Description
Join Louisville's dynamic municipal leadership as our next Senior City Clerk. This pivotal role shapes our city's administrative backbone, ensuring transparency, compliance, and efficient governance. You'll be the guardian of Louisville's democratic processes while driving innovation in records management and public engagement.
As a key member of the Mayor's Cabinet, you'll oversee the city's most critical functions—from elections and council proceedings to public records and municipal archives. This position offers unparalleled opportunity to impact Louisville's future while working with a diverse team dedicated to public service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage all official city records, ordinances, and resolutions with meticulous attention to legal compliance
- Supervise municipal elections, voter registration, and election processes ensuring integrity and accessibility
- Prepare and maintain accurate meeting minutes for Louisville Metro Council and Board of Aldermen
- Administer oaths of office and serve as custodian of the city seal
- Oversee public records requests, ensuring timely responses while maintaining confidentiality
- Coordinate interdepartmental administrative functions and serve as primary liaison for public inquiries
- Implement digital transformation initiatives for records management systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of municipal government experience with records management focus
- Expertise in Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) pertaining to open records, elections, and municipal governance
- Advanced proficiency in document management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, SharePoint)
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of election law and voter administration best practices
- Professional certification (e.g., MMC, CRM) highly desirable