Municipal Clerk & Elections Leader

City of Hopkins; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hopkins is seeking an experienced City Clerk to lead the Administrative Department and support the City Council in Hopkins, MN. The role oversees elections, licenses, minutes, and ordinances, with a focus on data practices and record management.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with a Minnesota MCMC certification and at least three years in municipal administration, with notary eligibility within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MCMC or equivalent certification.
• Minimum 3 years related experience in municipal administration or clerk's office.
• Public Notary eligibility within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, assigns work, conducts evaluations, and manages hiring/discipline.
• Supports City Council by researching agenda issues, preparing minutes and packets, and handling licenses.
• Updates city code and coordinates data practices compliance and records management.
• Researches and proposes revisions to ordinances to ensure compliance with laws.
• Leads and coordinates elections, trains staff, coordinates polling locations, and prepares election materials.
• Recruits and trains election judges and manages early voting and Election Day operations.
• Supports Charter Commission and acts as staff liaison; prepares charter amendments and minutes.
• Performs other duties with similar level of responsibility.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Election administration

Records management

Budgeting basics

Notary knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MCMC certification

Job description

The City of Hopkins is seeking an experienced City Clerk to lead the Administrative Department and support the City Council in Hopkins, MN. The role oversees elections, licenses, minutes, and ordinances, with a focus on data practices and record management.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with a Minnesota MCMC certification and at least three years in municipal administration, with notary eligibility within six months.