Deputy City Clerk

The City of Williamston is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and service-minded professional to serve as Deputy City Clerk. This position supports the City Clerk and City Manager, serves as a primary point of contact for residents and visitors, and assumes the statutory authority and duties of the City Clerk in the Clerk's absence.

• Provide courteous assistance to residents by telephone, email, and in person.
• Process payments and transactions using BS&A Software.
• Assist with voter registration, absentee voting, early voting, precinct preparation, and election inspector recruitment and training.
• Prepare and distribute meeting packets and record official meeting minutes.
• Maintain municipal records and process Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Review and issue licenses and permits; provide notary services and administer oaths of office

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of progressively responsible administrative office experience.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Municipal experience and familiarity with BS&A, Michigan QVF, election law, OMA, FOIA, and records management strongly preferred.
• Must possess, or be able to promptly obtain, a Michigan Notary Public commission.
• Excellent communication, accuracy, sound judgment, political neutrality, confidentiality, organization, and the ability to manage competing statutory deadlines.

Attendance at designated evening meetings and mandatory overtime during election cycles is required, including weekend hours for early voting and late-night hours on Election Day. Periodic lifting of up to 25 pounds is also required.