Job Description
Join the dynamic leadership team at the City of Charlotte! We are urgently seeking a highly organized City Clerk to support our municipal operations and ensure seamless administrative excellence. This critical role demands precision, public service dedication, and expertise in governance compliance. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make a tangible impact on our growing city, apply now—this position requires immediate placement to maintain critical municipal services.
Responsibilities
- Manage official city records, ordinances, and council minutes with meticulous documentation standards
- Oversee public records requests and ensure compliance with open meeting laws
- Administer municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Serve as custodian for official city seals and legal documents
- Coordinate public hearings and community engagement initiatives
- Lead records management system modernization and digital archiving
- Provide administrative support to City Council and advisory boards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5 years municipal government or public sector experience
- Advanced proficiency in records management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, SharePoint)
- Deep knowledge of North Carolina municipal governance statutes
- Proven ability to manage high-volume public records requests
- Exceptional written communication and public speaking skills
- Notary Public certification required
- Experience with election administration processes