The City of Newton City Council is currently seeking applications for the position of City Clerk/Clerk of the Council (the “Clerk”). The successful candidate will have solid public administration experience and a proven track record of collaboration, leadership, integrity, and ethics. The Clerk serves as the principal steward of city governance for the City of Newton, ensuring the effective management of elections, city council support, public records, and citizen engagement. The Clerk is expected, during the next chapter of this vital role’s history, to fully embrace and implement its mission to enhance transparency, communication, and accountability in all aspects of city governance under their control. This includes maintaining accessibility and ease of access to public records and ensuring the highest standards in elections administration and city council operations while staying up to date on best practices and emerging technologies. This role requires a dynamic leader who is passionate about transparency and accessibility while leveraging technology to enhance city services for all residents and visitors of Newton. We encourage interested candidates to review the City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Candidate Profile and Marketing Brochure linked here. This document provides details about the City, the Department, the position, and the ideal candidate. It also includes compensation information and application instructions. We also encourage interested candidates to review the official position description linked here. For inquiries and to apply, please email CityClerkRecruitment@newtonma.gov. The City of Newton is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other non-merit factor.