Town Clerk, Town of Seabrook Island
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.
A minimum of an associate degree is required (bachelor’s degree preferred) supplemented by a minimum of five years’ experience in legal, secretarial, or records management. 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. The successful candidate must possess a valid South Carolina Drivers’ License and have (or be able to obtain) a South Carolina Notary Public commission.
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.
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
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