City of Portland, Maine · 1 month ago
City Clerk
Portland, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe City of Portland is seeking its next City Clerk to help serve its diverse community. The Clerk will manage the operations of the City Clerk’s Office, facilitate City Council meetings, oversee voter registration and elections, and maintain official records.
GovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Erin Greene, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Attending and facilitating all City Council meetings
Managing membership of boards and commissions
Creating and maintaining all records of official acts of the Council
Managing voter registration and elections, including ranked-choice elections
Administering the City’s Clean Elections Fund
Issuing state and local licenses and permits, including marriage certificates and dog licenses
Keeping and maintaining all other vital records of City residents, including birth and death records
Qualification
Required
Ten years of professional experience in the municipal field with at least five years in a leadership role with significant supervisory and administrative responsibilities
Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred
Certified Clerk of Maine and Certified Municipal Clerk under the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, or the ability to obtain both certifications within two years of employment
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the following areas: Parliamentary Procedures; state statutes relating to the duties and responsibilities of City Clerks, including voting regulations; recordkeeping and best practices; budgeting; personnel management; and strategic planning and management
Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Councilors, Mayor, other City officials and employees, and the general public
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively speak with the public and the media
Excellent technology skills, including a demonstrated commitment to using digital tools and services to increase civic engagement. Must be proficient in web-based technical software applications, Microsoft Office software and Google G-Suite applications, and have the ability to learn the City's tools for agenda management, Boards and Commissions, and Elections
Ability to work extended hours and to travel within the City during elections
Must be a United States citizen and resident of Maine
Preferred
Experience in ranked choice voting is highly desirable
Benefits
Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College
Relocation assistance available, if applicable
Company
City of Portland, Maine
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1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Maine Technology Institute
2020-01-01Grant· $0.03M
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Maine Technology Institute
2022-03-08
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