Assistant Town Clerk

Assistant Town Clerk

Location:

Mooresville, North Carolina

Posted

06-03-2025

Sector

Corporate Support

Work Type

Direct Hire

Reference

64254

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

  • A forward-thinking municipal government supporting one of the fastest-growing communities in North Carolina
  • Over $160M in recent capital improvements invested across public safety, parks, and infrastructure
  • Facilities & Asset Management division focused on efficient, sustainable growth for community-serving assets
  • Leadership team committed to innovation, operational transparency, and resident-focused service delivery
  • Highly collaborative work environment with partnerships across Fire, Parks & Recreation, Library Services, and Public Works
 
LOCATION
  • Based in Mooresville, NC, onsite 5 days a week
 
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
  • Executive Leadership that is highly engaged offering both experience and knowledge
  • Dynamic employees with great moral, high retention/low turnover, and growth opportunities
  • Great work environment where performance is rewarded
 
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
  • Serves as a key administrative liaison between the Town Manager’s Office, Board of Commissioners, and the public—ensuring transparency, accuracy, and professionalism in all official communications.
  • Acts as the Town Clerk in their absence, maintaining continuity of government operations and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met without disruption.
  • Supports elected officials by coordinating communication, handling sensitive documents, and preparing timely and accurate meeting materials and minutes.
  • Plays a central role in safeguarding and managing public records in compliance with North Carolina statutes—preserving the Town’s legal and historical integrity.
  • Enables smooth operation of meetings and legislative processes by organizing agendas, recording minutes, and ensuring accurate documentation of decisions.
  • Helps maintain public trust through accurate, confidential handling of citizen inquiries, official correspondence, and board directives.
  • Keeps departments informed and connected, ensuring cross-functional communication flows smoothly across all levels of Town government.
 
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
  • Associate degree (or higher) in legal studies, public administration, or a related field, with 3–5 years in executive-level administrative support, office management, or government work.
  • Strong familiarity with local or state government operations, especially in handling public records, ordinances, and board procedures.
  • Proven ability to take accurate, detailed meeting minutes and handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Skilled in modern office technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and agenda management software.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to interact effectively with elected officials, department heads, and citizens.
  • Notary Public certification (or ability to obtain within one year), and interest or progress toward NC Town Clerk certification is a plus.
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