Job Description
Join the City of Memphis in a pivotal role serving our community! We're urgently seeking a highly organized City Clerk to ensure seamless municipal operations and public engagement. As the guardian of official records and civic processes, you'll be instrumental in upholding transparency and efficiency in local government. This is your opportunity to shape Memphis' administrative backbone while making a tangible impact on residents' lives.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all official city records, ordinances, and meeting minutes with meticulous accuracy
- Oversee public records requests and ensure compliance with open records laws
- Coordinate municipal elections and voter registration processes
- Administer oaths of office and provide notary services for city officials
- Prepare agendas, notices, and resolutions for City Council meetings
- Serve as the primary liaison between citizens, departments, and elected officials
- Implement and maintain document management systems for long-term preservation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of municipal government or records management experience
- Expertise in Tennessee public records laws and municipal regulations
- Proficiency in document management systems (e.g., Laserfiche, SharePoint)
- Exceptional written communication and public interaction skills
- Strong attention to detail with zero-error record-keeping standards
- Valid Tennessee Notary Public commission or ability to obtain immediately