Part-Time City Clerk & Communications Lead

City of Crystal Lake Park; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The City Clerk and Communications Coordinator role at the City of Crystal Lake Park is a part-time, on-site position at Frontenac City Hall in St. Louis, MO.

You will manage official city records, agendas, and minutes, and coordinate election tasks with county authorities while ensuring accessible public notices and timely resident communications. You will also maintain the city website and channels, respond to inquiries professionally, and provide administrative support to elected officials.

Qualifications

• Experience with public records, records management and related compliance practices.
• Background in public administration, local government operations, communications or a closely related field.
• Strong administrative assistance skills, including scheduling, meeting coordination, document preparation, and office support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear minutes, notices, and resident communications.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity in handling official records and sensitive information.
• Proficiency with common office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email) and comfort learning new digital tools and website platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with elected officials, staff, and residents, and to prioritize multiple tasks in a small-office environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage official city records and maintain agendas and minutes for meetings.
• Oversee retention and organization of public documents.
• Coordinate elections-related tasks with county authorities.
• Prepare public notices and update the city’s website and communications channels.
• Respond to resident inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide administrative support to elected officials; schedule meetings and handle correspondence.
• Assist with special projects that enhance community engagement.

Skills

Public records management

Administrative support

Written and verbal communication

Scheduling and meeting coordination

Attention to detail & confidentiality

Office software proficiency

Collaborating with officials & public

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in public administration / communications / business

Job description

The City Clerk and Communications Coordinator role at the City of Crystal Lake Park is a part-time, on-site position at Frontenac City Hall in St. Louis, MO.

You will manage official city records, agendas, and minutes, and coordinate election tasks with county authorities while ensuring accessible public notices and timely resident communications. You will also maintain the city website and channels, respond to inquiries professionally, and provide administrative support to elected officials.