What are the responsibilities and job description for the Town Clerk position at Town of Summerfield?
Summerfield is seeking a qualified full-time Town Clerk for its desirable community in northwest Guilford County and North Carolina’s Piedmont region. The town is easily accessible to the Piedmont Triad International Airport and major transportation corridors. Summerfield comprises 26 square miles with a population approaching 12,000 residents. The town operates as a council manager, limited-services government and has excellent schools, parks, a developing trails system, and low taxes.
The Clerk performs critical administrative work Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, including some evenings. This position is hired and supervised by the Manager and performs professional duties assisting the Manager, Council/Mayor, staff, committees, and boards. Core statutory duties are: 1) noticing official meetings; 2) creating minutes of Council meetings; 3) serving as the custodian of all town records; and, 4) performing other duties required by law or Council.
The position is a direct link between the community and its government, with additional responsibilities, such as: Notice all meetings and hearings; process ordinances, policies, contracts, agenda packets, rosters, and other directives important to operations; process public records requests; attend evening meetings; update social media/website content; serve as the primary customer service point with town hall visitors and answering phone calls/emails; and perform support tasks to help the town function efficiently.
The ideal applicant enjoys a small-staff environment, exercises professional judgment, is motivated, and has professional communication, customer service, and organizational skills. He or she should posses intermediate to advanced level of computer skills knowledge including word processing, graphics, multimedia, spreadsheets and databases.
Preferred requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field; NC Certified Municipal Clerk (NCCMC) certification; NC Notary Public certification; three years experience as a municipal Clerk.
Minimum requirements: Associates degree in business, administration, public administration or comparable education or two years office administration experience; ability to obtain NCCMC status through UNC School of Government training within one year of hire; ability to obtain NC Notary Public certification within 3 months of hire; and valid driver’s license.
A competitive comprehensive benefits package is offered and pay is based on experience and qualifications. The town is an Equal Opportunity Employer and the position is open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Professional Office Administration: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Summerfield, NC 27358 (Required)
Work Location: In person