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Town Clerk, Communications Coordinator, & Public Information Officer The Town of Weaverville is seeking applications for an employee to serve as the Town’s Clerk, Communications Coordinator, and Public Information Officer. This position works out of Town Hall located at 30 South Main Street. The Town of Weaverville operates as a council-manager form of government with a Mayor, Vice Mayor, 5 Council Members, and a professional Town Manager. The Town Manager is responsible for the employment of a professional and capable staff focused on a high level of service delivery to the residents and customers of the Town, and management of a combined budget of approximately $20 Million. Weaverville’s Town government is organized into the following departments and divisions: Administration – Manager, Assistant Manager, Clerk, Facilities Maintenance; Finance; Planning; Community Center and Recreation; Police; Fire; Public Works – Streets, Sanitation, Stormwater, Grounds Maintenance, Water Distribution, and Water Production. Working under the general supervision of the Town Manager, this position plays a critical leadership role in supporting the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager and the Town’s municipal government by performing professional and administrative work providing the statutory responsibilities of town clerks and coordinating communications related to the Town’s meetings, projects, operations, and responding to citizen inquiries and records requests. The ideal Town Clerk/Communications Coordinator/PIO will have creative and effective oral and written communication skills, an ability to handle complex and sensitive issues requiring a high level of discretion, independent judgment, and professionalism, and thoughtful interactions with elected officials, Town Manager, and department leadership, an ability to work with initiative and independence, and have a strong understanding of the legal parameters associated with local government. Performs statutory town clerk responsibilities; serves as custodian of official town records, collaborates to prepare meeting packets and related materials, attends all Council meetings, prepares Council minutes, coordinates the advertisement of public hearings, special and emergency meetings, and maintains the annual meeting schedule Fulfills and coordinates all public information requests according to North Carolina law Provides administrative and professional support to the Town Manager, Mayor and Town Council including correspondence, document production, file management, coordination of training, and related tasks Maintains and manages administrative files and records according to the NC Records and Retention Schedule Attends Town Council meetings and work sessions; researches, responds to and prepares correspondence; performs necessary follow-up and communicates with Town management on sensitive and confidential issues Responsible for administrating and maintaining the Town’s website and social media pages Develops communication materials such as press releases, presentations, and other correspondence Reviews, edits, and posts content for Town webpages and contributes content to social media channels Responds to inquiries from media and serves as a Town spokesperson as directed Organizes and supports public events, meetings, and hearings Participates as a key member of the Town’s leadership team Desired Capabilities Experience with local government and navigating the complexities of local governing bodies and governmental operations Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously Self-awareness and emotional intelligence, including the ability to recognize and manage one’s own emotions and lead with composure, empathy, and clarity during high-stress interactions Strong and effective oral and written communication skills in a variety of settings Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously Creative and critical thinking and problem solving Ability to work with initiative and independence, high levels of discretion and professionalism Desired Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in public administration/affairs, communications, media/journalism, or a related field, along with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in government and/or communications; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Strong candidates for this position may not have followed a traditional path. Please note that the minimum qualifications for this position allow for a broad demonstration of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the essential duties and tasks. If you feel that you can demonstrate your proficiency based on a unique, but not typical, combination of education and experience, we strongly encourage you to apply for the position. Compensation Package This position is expected to be an FLSA exempt position if eligible. Compensation for the position is contingent on qualifications with a hiring range of $63,320 to $86,430, subject to negotiation. The Town provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System, 401k contribution and matching, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid bereavement leave, and paid gym membership. The Town of Weaverville is an equal opportunity employer that values an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religious beliefs, non-disqualifying disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Weaverville is a quaint but growing mountain town just 10 miles north of Asheville in Western North Carolina. With a resident population of about 5,000, the Town is on the cusp of significant growth and is at a pivotal point in its evolution as a growing tourist and highly desirable residential destination. The area includes easy access to the beauty and recreational opportunities of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. #J-18808-Ljbffr Weavervillenc

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