City Clerk

Zohorecruit; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

destinationone Consulting | Direct Placement seeks a City Clerk to maintain official city records, prepare agendas/minutes for city council, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role administers oaths, handles public records requests, and supports city departments.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field, municipal experience, and strong organizational/communication skills to support governance processes.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of municipal laws and regulations.
• Experience in municipal administration or records management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage official city records and documents.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for city council meetings.
• Ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations.
• Process public records requests and provide information to the public.
• Administer oaths of office and perform other clerical duties as required.
• Provide administrative support to the city council and other city departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Records management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

destinationone Consulting | Direct Placement

City Clerk

Philadelphia, United States | Posted on 08/28/2025

Overview: As a City Clerk, you will maintain official city records, prepare agendas and minutes for city council meetings, and ensure compliance with municipal regulations. You will manage public records requests, administer oaths, and provide administrative support to the city council and city departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage official city records and documents.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for city council meetings.
• Ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations.
• Process public records requests and provide information to the public.
• Administer oaths of office and perform other clerical duties as required.
• Provide administrative support to the city council and other city departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in municipal administration or records management.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of municipal laws and regulations.