Job Description
The City of New Orleans is urgently seeking a highly qualified City Clerk to join our dynamic municipal team. This critical role serves as the official custodian of city records, ensuring transparency, legal compliance, and efficient governance. If you're a meticulous professional passionate about public service and community impact, we encourage you to apply immediately to help shape the future of our vibrant city.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and preserve all official city records, ordinances, and minutes with meticulous accuracy
- Oversee public record requests and ensure timely, compliant responses
- Manage city elections and voter registration processes per Louisiana state law
- Administer municipal licenses, permits, and official documentation
- Coordinate with city council, mayor's office, and department heads for legislative documentation
- Ensure compliance with open records laws and municipal regulations
- Lead document digitization and records management system modernization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field required
- Minimum 5 years of municipal records management or clerk experience
- Expertise in Louisiana public records law and municipal governance protocols
- Advanced proficiency in document management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, SharePoint)
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to legal compliance
- Strong written communication for drafting official documents and reports
- Experience managing election processes and voter registration systems
- Professional certification (e.g., MMC, CRM) preferred