Town Clerk Intern

Job Description

Town Clerk Intern | Town of Clayton

The Tone:
This is an internship at the Town of Clayton, located in Clayton, NC. The Town of Clayton is a rapidly growing municipality, recognized as the fastest-growing town in Johnston County, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. This role offers entry-level exposure to municipal government administration, providing critical support to the Town Clerk in essential public service operations. Through this internship, you will contribute to maintaining transparency and compliance in local government, while gaining practical experience in a thriving community.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Clayton, NC
• Pay: $15 hourly
• Team: General Government Department, reporting to the Town Clerk
• Mission: Provide entry-level exposure to municipal government administration, assisting the Town Clerk with essential functions such as records management and meeting administration.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Administrative Support: Provide daily administrative assistance to the Town Clerk.
• Meeting Facilitation: Support Town Council meetings by assisting with agenda preparation, minute-taking, and packet distribution.
• Records Management: Maintain official documents through filing, scanning, and updating public records.
• Legislative Tracking: Assist with codification updates and track ordinances for the Clerk’s Office.
• Public Service: Offer customer service assistance to residents and visitors as appropriate.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Graduate. This is an entry-level internship focused on exposure to municipal government administration.
• Experience: Must be 18 years or older by the internship start date and possess a valid Driver License. Requires flexibility with scheduling, including occasional evening meetings.
• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidentiality, critical thinking with problem-solving abilities, and self-motivation with an eagerness to learn about municipal government.
• Bonus: Education or coursework in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Records Management, or a related field is preferred.