Position Type
Full-Time (37.5 Hours Per Week) with Full Benefits
Salary
Depends on qualifications; targeted hiring range of $55,000 to $60,000 per year
Work Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional after-hours meetings
FLSA Status
Salaried (Exempt)
Closing Date
The position will remain open until filled.
Job Summary
Appointed by the Mayor and Town Council, the Town Clerk performs a variety of administrative, ministerial, and specialized duties which require accuracy, proficiency, confidentiality, and independent judgment. The Town Clerk attends all meetings of the Seabrook Island Town Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and various town boards and committees and serves as clerk/secretary to the same. The Town Clerk acts as the custodian of official town records, including meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, agreements, contracts, leases, titles, and other legal documents, and ensures appropriate accessibility to the public and retention pursuant to state law. The Town Clerk may also be appointed by the Mayor and Town Council to serve as the Clerk of Court. For a full job description, please visit www.townofseabrookisland.org/job-openings.html.
Minimum Training & Experience
- A minimum of an associate degree is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in legal, secretarial, or records management work is required. Prior government experience, specifically, municipal government experience, is strongly preferred. Prior experience working in a coastal community is also a plus.
- Graduation from the South Carolina Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Institute (MCTI) and/or designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) are preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint; prior experience with the Zoom meeting platform is strongly preferred.
- Must possess a valid South Carolina Drivers’ License.
- Must possess (or be able to obtain) a South Carolina Notary Public commission.
- Must be bondable.
- Successful candidate must be self-motivated, highly organized, able to perform multiple tasks concurrently and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- The town reserves the right to consider any combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates a candidate’s ability to successfully perform the duties of Town Clerk.
- The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screening and employment verification.
To Apply
Please submit a resume and salary history to:
By Email: kwatkins@townofseabrookisland.org
By Mail or Hand Delivery: Town of Seabrook Island, Attn: Katharine Watkins, 2001 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Or Apply Online: www.indeed.com
It is our goal to provide applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities in recruitment, hiring, benefits programs, training, promotion, leave practices, rates of pay, and selection for supervisory positions without regard to sex, genetic information, age, race, color, national origin, religion, military/veteran status, or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Do you possess (or are you able to obtain) a South Carolina Notary Public commission?
- Do you have at least 5 years' experience in legal, secretarial, or records management work?
- Do you have prior experience working for a government organization (e.g. city, town, county, school district or special purpose district)?
- Are you a graduate of the South Carolina Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Institute (MCTI) and/or designated as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC)?
Education:
License/Certification:
- South Carolina Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person