NEOGOV · 1 week ago
ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $84K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an enthusiastic candidate for the Assistant Town Clerk position at the Town of Cary. The role involves providing administrative and procedural support to advisory boards, preparing for public meetings, and assisting with public relations and records management.
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Responsibilities
Provides administrative and procedural support to advisory boards, commissions, and committees by preparing and posting agendas, attending meetings, recording, transcribing, and posting minutes, and providing guidance on applicable procedures and policies
Prepares for public meetings, including setting up meeting rooms and coordinating necessary resources and technology
Performs specialized office duties, including processing payment requests, managing purchasing cards (P-cards), handling reimbursements, assisting with budget collection, processing correspondence, contracts, and reports, and sorting and distributing mail
Provides assistance with public relations and communications functions, including drafting documents, remarks, and other written communications
Provides customer service by answering telephone inquiries, receiving and responding to citizen complaints and service requests, and providing departmental information or referring inquiries to appropriate staff
Assists with planning and implementing special events, projects, and tours of Town Hall
Assists with public records management and ensures confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and policies
Handles special projects and assignments; conducts specialized or technical research and prepares reports as needed
Coordinates the publication of information on the Town’s website
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a community college with coursework in business administration, marketing, communications, public administration, or a related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of clerical and office management experience
Must have certification as a Notary Public in the State of North Carolina, or the ability to obtain certification within a reasonable timeframe
Dynamic and driven professional who is resourceful and motivated, with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and keen attention to detail
Comprehensive knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, office equipment, and administrative functions
Working knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic
Proficiency with personal computers and related software, including Microsoft Outlook Email and Calendar
Ability to take precise minutes and transcribe dictation accurately
Ability to manage requests within established timeframes
Ability to interact effectively with elected officials, staff, and the public
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to acquire knowledge of policies, procedures, and services
Ability to keep moderately complex records and prepare reports
Ability to provide clerical support for a variety of operations
Ability to work independently on responsible and confidential assignments
Requires a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment
Preferred
Graduation from a college or university with a degree in business administration, marketing, communications, public administration, or a related field
Considerable experience with business writing techniques
Experience managing projects from initiation through completion and demonstrated ability as a self-directed problem solver
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and an emphasis on follow-through
Ability to work independently as a self-starter and perform effectively under pressure
The ability to balance multiple tasks and be flexible in a dynamic, demanding environment with frequent interruptions
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications and Outlook email and calendar
Benefits
Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.
Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.
All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee's hire date.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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