North Topsail Beach, NC -Town Clerk

• Maintains official Town records and documents.
• Assists the Town Manager with administrative tasks. 
• Takes minutes of Board meetings and manages official Town documents.
• Tracks Board appointments and assist the public with document research.
• Drafts legal documents, prepares agendas, and conducts research.
• Assists with administrative functions and special projects.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Handles communication between the town and its residents, including disseminating important information and handling media inquiries.
• Prepares meeting agendas.

• Oversee employee recruitment, benefits, and employee relations.

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in complex administrative work, preferably in local or municipal government. 
• If a candidate has certified municipal clerk certification, a minimum of 2 years of experience will be acceptable.
• Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) certification is strongly preferred. If not presently certified, the selected candidate must begin the Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) Process to become certified immediately after hire and stay on track to gain certification as soon as possible.
• Proficient in utilizing technology for efficient recordkeeping, developing and managing spreadsheets, and preparing and distributing agendas using the town's software platforms, Civics Plus and NeoGov.
• Must obtain Notary Public Certification within 3 months after hire and be bondable.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License or a driver’s license from another state for transfer within 30 days of hire.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage options for those scheduled to work 30 hours per week on a continuous year-round basis.
• Group Life Insurance 
• Retirement Plan: For employees who work 1,000 hours or more, participation in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employee Retirement System (NCLGERS) is mandatory with a 6% pretax contribution by the employee, and the employer contributes the amount determined by the system. In addition, all full-time employees may make voluntary contributions to the 401(k) Plan and the town will match up to 3% of your contributions!
• Paid Leave: Generous leave policies, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to resources for personal and professional support.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development: Resources for continuing education and training to improve skills for current positions or prepare for future promotions.
• Wellness Programs: Initiatives to promote health and wellness among employees.

Posted: 2025-03-31