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Message CITY OF APPLETONNOW HIRINGCity Clerk – Deputy Director ofAdministrativeServices2025

The City of Appleton is an inviting community nestled in northeastern Wisconsin justnorth of the largest lake in the state, Lake Winnebago. Home to more than 75,000residents, Appleton is known for its vibrant and growing downtown, numerous parks,high-quality education, and friendly, safe environment. We’re proud that in 2020Appleton was ranked #1 for the Best Place to Raise Kids by SmartAsset. In 2023,Appleton was also ranked as one of the best places to live in the Midwest byLivability.The City of Appleton is considered a leader in the New North, a regional initiative topromote economic growth in northeastern Wisconsin. The city is located in the heart of the Fox Cities, a grouping of 15 cities, villages and towns linked by the Fox River. We are one of the fastest-growing areas in the state which nearly a quarter-million people call home. We enjoy a variety of activities from jazz concerts on the nationally recognized campus of Lawrence University and Broadway performances at the world-class Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, to quiet evenings spent walking along trails near the river or having dinner at one of the fabulous restaurants that border the historical waterway. Appleton represents a beautiful balance of the amenities and experiences offered by larger cities, while maintaining a hometownfeel for residents and visitors, alike. Every August downtown Appleton hosts Mile ofMusic, a national cover-free festival highlighting handcrafted artistry. In fall, theOctoberfest celebration draws more than 150,000 people to enjoy music, food, andmore. We take pride in our many parades and a broad range of cultural eventsincluding Juneteenth and the Hmong New Year.CITY OF APPLETON: A PLACE WHERE YOU BELONGA GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, LEARN, AND GROWAt the City of Appleton, we welcome innovative individuals who love to lead andinspire others. Located in the heart of the Fox Cities, we are a steadfast employercommitted to providing a flexible work environment and unique benefits. Weencourage employees to come as they are and explore growth opportunities thatwill help them serve our community with impact. dedicated to meeting the needs of the community & enhancing the quality of lifeI HAVE FOUND THE WORKPLACE CULTURE TOBE KIND, OPEN TO CHANGES ANDINTERESTED IN GROWTH. I HAVE BEEN ABLETO GROW PERSONALLY & PROFESSIONALLY.

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND MAKE AN IMPACTA GREAT JOB FOR YOUAll 630+ full-time City employees and 450+ annual seasonal employees worktowards one mission: serving community needs and enhancing the quality of life forall City of Appleton residents and visitors. As a City Clerk - Deputy Director ofAdministrative Services, you will lead a team of 4 full-time employees and manypart-time election staff who enhance our community every day, helping providecrucial internal and external services.At the City of Appleton, you not only are a part of an organization that makes alocal impact, but also a global impact as well. The City has built global partnershipswith our Sister Cities in Kanonji, Japan and Chinandega, Nicaragua. We are proudto share our knowledge and resources with these communities and their residents.This is an appointed management position of theAdministrative Services division of the Legal andAdministrative Services Department. The Clerk, as anofficer of the City, is responsible for numerousfunctions associated with that office as enumerated insec. 62.09(11) of the Wisconsin State Statutes. Inaddition, the Clerk is responsible for managing thedivision’s daily internal and external services includingelection planning, ensuring compliance with State andFederal election laws, financial management, recordsadministration, coordination and distribution of meetingagendas, attending Common Council meetings andrecording of meeting minutes, managing variousstatutorily required publication requirements andmanaging general administrative services delivered bystaff.*Quotes from 2022 anonymous employee engagement surveyI LOVE MY WORK AND FEELVALUED. THE CITY OF APPLETONREALLY CARES ABOUT ITSEMPLOYEES.Work involves supervising subordinate department staff, hiring and training part-time election staff, preparation and administration of division’s portion of theoperational budget, and providing support to City Departments. The incumbentworks under the general direction of the City Attorney.

A GREAT PLACE TO USE AND GROW YOUR SKILLSARE YOU THE ONE?WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an online application atwww.appletonwi.gov by no later than Sunday, June 22, 2025. Resumes without an application willnot be considered.City of Appleton Human Resources Department100 N. Appleton Street, Appleton, WI 54911920-832-6458humanresources@appletonwi.govReady to Use Your Skills?The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business, PublicAdministration, Records Management or related field and at least six years’experience preferred. A WMCA Wisconsin Certified Municipal Clerk, IIMC Certified Municipal Clerk, WMCAWisconsin Certified Professional Clerk, or IIMC Master Municipal Clerk certification isdesirable.SalaryThe starting annual salary for City Clerk – Deputy Director of Administrative Servicesis $83,470.40 with the ability to earn up to $125,216 annually plus an excellent fringebenefit package including: paid time off; health, dental and vision insurance; lifeinsurance; short-/long-term disability insurance; accident insurance; health andwellness programs; post-employment health plan; deferred compensation; andWisconsin Retirement System (WRS). We are proud to say the WRS is among thebest funded and best managed public pension systems in the country!