Full Time Audio Preservation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location : Skyline Center, 929 N. Front Street, NC
Job Type: Full Time-Regular
Job Number: FY26-00008
Department: City Clerk
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings: Driving History Check
Criminal History Check
Drug Screen
Approved Hiring Salary/Range: $19.16 - $20.68
Full Salary Range: $19.16 - $29.70
Working Hours: In office: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM**May have to attend Council meetings**
The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Description
One City. One Team. One Purpose.
Make a Difference Behind the Scenes. Impact a Community Every Day.
The City Clerk's Office is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional to help preserve the integrity of our City's official records while providing exceptional service to residents, staff, and elected officials. In this dynamic role, you'll be at the center of local government operations-transcribing Council meeting minutes, managing and maintaining important City documents, preparing for public meetings, assisting with records requests, notarizing documents, managing and maintaining the City Clerk's website, and supporting daily administrative functions that keep our organization running smoothly. If you thrive in an organized, fast-paced environment and take pride in accuracy, professionalism, and public service, we invite you to join our team!
Typical Tasks

• Creates, indexes, and maintains minutes of City Council meetings by typing minutes from audio tapes, following approval from Council, distributes copies to departments, assigns numbers to adopted ordinances, indexes ordinances, sends copies to the State, and maintains the original Minute Book.
• Processes ordinances, resolutions, and exhibits as adopted by applying the City Seal, assigning numbers, distributing to departments, maintaining originals in the vault, and placing photocopies in the Ordinance Book.
• Researches and provides copies of City documents as requested by researching old document files and books to obtain information, and provides photocopied materials to the public or the department requesting the document.
• Provides clerical support to the City Clerk by typing agendas and correspondence, maintaining records for Council-appointed boards, commissions, and committees, photocopying, faxing, answering and directing calls, and assisting the public.

Qualifications
Education:

• Associate's Degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of full-time technical and administrative support experience working for a governing board or agency.

Other Requirements:

• North Carolina Notary Public certification or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
• Valid Drivers License

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negliglible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position generally requires work in an office environment.
Our Core Values:
INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.
What we offer:
The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
• Free on-site city gym access
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
• Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.
Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.
Retirement:
- NC Local Government Retirement System -All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
- Deferred Compensation - The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.
Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):
- Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
- Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
- Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
*Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.
Miscellaneous:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Cancer & Critical Illness
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Credit Union membership
Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.
**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at for more information.**
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

02
I understand that for my application to be considered, I must thoroughly complete the work experience and education portions of the application form to demonstrate my qualifications for this job. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

• Yes

03
Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None - N/A

04
How many years of technical and administrative support experience working for a governing board or agency do you have?

• I have no experience
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

05
Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #4. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.
06
Are you currently a North Carolina Notary Public, or able to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire? Please note that this will be a requirement for the selected candidate.
07
Do you have experience working for a local government/municipality?

• Yes
• No

08
Please indicate the type(s) of governmental work experience that you have (responses should be supported by experience detailed on the application).

• Local / Municipal Government (City or County)
• Public School / University
• State Government
• Federal Government
• other ( contract worker for government agency)
• I have no experience working for a government agency

09
Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

10
The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process.

• Yes

Required Question