City Clerk

Welcome to Biddeford

Maine’s premier City to work and live is becoming Maine’s premier municipal employer - welcome to Biddeford, Maine, where citizens are proud of their community and employees thrive!

The City of Biddeford, a beautiful, resurgent, coastal Maine community, is seeking dynamic people to join our award-winning team of professionals. As an employee in one of Maine’s youngest communities, you can become part of a team that is guiding its economic revival. You will need to be highly motivated, talented, with a strong desire to make a difference in the daily lives of citizens.

The City of Biddeford greatly values employee wellness and work/life balance. Many of our positions, including all positions in City Hall, allow for flexible scheduling and remote opportunities.

Position Overview

The City of Biddeford is seeking qualified candidates for the position of City Clerk. This is a key municipal role responsible for supporting the operations of City Council, maintaining official records, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws governing elections, public meetings, and municipal processes.

Core Responsibilities

The City Clerk serves as Clerk of the City Council and is responsible for duties including, but not limited to:

• Providing notice of regular and special City Council meetings in accordance with Charter requirements
• Preparing and posting meeting agendas in compliance with public notice requirements
• Maintaining official records of City Council proceedings
• Recording Council votes, including yeas and nays
• Performing election-related duties as required by the City Charter and State law
• Reviewing referendum questions for compliance with applicable legal standards
• Providing information and guidance to voters regarding elections and candidacy
• Performing additional duties as required by State law and City ordinances

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess experience in municipal government, public administration, or a related field.

• Must obtain Notary Public designation within three (3) months of hire
• Must obtain Certified Clerk of Maine (CCM) designation within one (1) year of hire
• Knowledge of Maine election law, public meeting requirements, and records management strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and public-facing skills

Salary: $89,000-$115,000/year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Remote work opportunities
• Retirement plans w/ employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

To apply, please choose ONE of the following:

• Indeed
• Email to: employment@biddefordmaine.org
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and any relevant certifications to:

Human Resources Department

205 Main Street

Biddeford, ME, 04005

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Biddeford’s mission is to cultivate and sustain a diverse, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and belonging-based workplace where employees actively practice solidarity for the greater good of the work environment and employee experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Biddeford shall employ, develop, and work to maintain the best qualified person(s) available without discrimination to: age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, dimensions of gender, disability, citizenship, veterans’ status, ancestry, national origin, and/or political affiliation or any other status protected by law.

Equitable access to services and employment is available and those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for this application and/or the interview process should notify the Deputy Director of HR.

Pay: $89,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person