Job Opportunity: Clerk of Council and Community Affairs Specialist with The City of Sunbury in Delaware County, OH

Do you thrive in a role where organization, communication, and public service come together? Do you take pride in supporting transparent government operations while helping a community stay informed and engaged? If so, The City of Sunbury wants to hear from you!

The City of Sunbury is seeking a qualified, detail-oriented, and service-driven individual to serve as Clerk of Council and Community Affairs Specialist. This full-time position serves as the official record-keeper for City Council and ensures integrity, transparency, and compliance of the legislative process (about two-thirds of job). In addition, this role supports the City’s communication, outreach, and public engagement efforts (about one-third of job).

Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour (pay is based on experience, skills, and qualifications)

Benefits: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid leave and retirement plans.

Responsibilities:

• Attend all regular and special City Council meetings, as well as official Council committee meetings.
• Prepare, post, and distribute agendas, ordinances, resolutions, minutes, and supporting materials in compliance with applicable laws and local rules.
• Record, transcribe, maintain, and publish official Council meeting minutes in a timely manner.
• Manage legislative records, public records requests, and archival systems.
• Track the legislative process, including readings, amendments, votes, and final adoption of ordinances and resolutions.
• Support boards and commissions through appointment coordination, recordkeeping, and meeting documentation.
• Utilize agenda and meeting management technology, including livestreaming and archiving meetings.
• Assist with City communications, including website updates, social media, and press releases.
• Ensure the proper execution, certification, authentication, and distribution of official Council actions.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of administrative experience in a municipal, state, or federal government setting required.
• Experience as a Clerk of Council preferred.
• Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of municipal law, public records requirements, and legislative procedures preferred.

About the City of Sunbury:

The City of Sunbury is a rapidly growing community located just 25 miles north of Columbus, Ohio in fast growing Delaware County. Sunbury currently has nearly 8,000 residents and is issuing new residential building permits at a record pace. The City of Sunbury is planning for the construction of a new interstate interchange and parkway that will open approximately four miles of road frontage for new commercial and residential development. Another 1,600 acres of newly annexed land to the east of Sunbury is currently being planned for light-industrial development use. The City of Sunbury is growing in most every direction and dimension and is seeking a qualified Clerk of Council and Community Affairs Specialist to provide expertise and initiative-taking construction management and execution.

Apply online today!

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