City Clerk

Position Overview

City of Biddeford seeks qualified candidates for the position of City Clerk. This key municipal role supports the operations of City Council, maintains official records, and ensures compliance with applicable laws governing elections, public meetings, and municipal processes.

City Clerk serves as Clerk of the City Council and is responsible for duties including, but not limited to:

• Providing notice of regular and special City Council meetings in accordance with Charter requirements
• Preparing and posting meeting agendas in compliance with public notice requirements
• Maintaining official records of City Council proceedings
• Recording Council votes, including yeas and nays
• Performing election‑related duties as required by the City Charter and State law
• Reviewing referendum questions for compliance with applicable legal standards
• Providing information and guidance to voters regarding elections and candidacy
• Performing additional duties as required by State law and City ordinances

Qualified candidates will possess experience in municipal government, public administration, or a related field.

• Must obtain Notary Public designation within three (3) months of hire
• Must obtain Certified Clerk of Maine (CCM) designation within one (1) year of hire
• Knowledge of Maine election law, public meeting requirements, and records management strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and public‑facing skills

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Remote work opportunities
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Biddeford shall employ, develop, and work to maintain the best qualified person(s) available without discrimination to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran’s status, ancestry, national origin, and/or political affiliation or any other status protected by law. Equitable access to services and employment is available and those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for this application and/or the interview process should notify the Deputy Director of HR.