City Clerk

THE OPPORTUNITY 

As a cornerstone of transparency and trust in local government, the next City Clerk will play a pivotal role in shaping how Tucson conducts its public business - openly, efficiently, and with integrity. This is a rare opportunity to serve one of America’s most distinctive and culturally rich cities, leading a talented team that supports the Mayor and Council, administers elections with precision and fairness, and safeguards the City’s legislative record. The ideal candidate will bring both a command of statutory detail and a forward-thinking mindset - modernizing systems, strengthening civic engagement, and upholding Tucson’s deep tradition of public accountability in an era of rapid change. 

ABOUT TUCSON 

Tucson blends centuries of Hispanic, Native American, and Anglo heritage into a vibrant and authentic cultural landscape that is steeped in cultural history. With more than 4,500 years of inhabitation, Tucson’s ancestral inhabitants – the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Pasqua Yaqui Tribe – continue to have a presence and influence in Tucson. With its population over 40% Latino, Tucson’s culture is enriched through vibrant traditions, culinary excellence, family-centered values, and a deep sense of community that shapes the city’s identity and spirit. 

As the 33rd largest city in the country, Tucson offers exceptional culinary experiences alongside a rich mix of art, music, and outdoor recreation—from hiking and cycling to world-class stargazing. With 330 days of sunshine annually and mountain ranges in every direction, Tucson is a year-round outdoor playground. The Loop, a 131-mile network of paved, shared-use paths, provides safe and scenic routes for walking, running, and biking across the city. Whether you’re drawn to the stunning desert surroundings, the inclusive and caring community, or the city’s forward-thinking approach to public service, Tucson offers an exceptional place to live, work, and lead. 

CITY GOVERNMENT 

The City of Tucson is a charter city that has a Council-Manager form of government, with the Mayor serving as the Chief Executive Officer and the City Manager having general supervision and direction of the administrative operation of the city government. The Council is composed of a Mayor elected at large to four-year terms without limits, and six Council Members nominated by Wards and elected at large to four-year staggered terms without limits.  The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and City Magistrates. The City Manager oversees approximately 4,500 dedicated employees and an annual operating budget of $2.4B.  

THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 

The City Clerk’s Office provides accurate, accessible and timely legislative information to various constituencies, including the Mayor and Council, city staff and the public. The primary function of the office is to provide administrative, clerical, and logistical support to the Mayor and Council; coordinate and administer records management throughout the city; conduct regular and special municipal elections in conformance with federal, state, and city laws and procedures; and administer the City of Tucson’s Campaign Finance Program. 

Led by the City Clerk, the City Clerk’s Office has an annual budget of $5.8 million and 28 employees, organized into the following divisions: City Clerk – Administration, Legislative Management, and Elections Management. 

THE POSITION 

Reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the City Clerk serves as the official record keeper and administrator of the City’s legislative processes. This executive position directs strategic planning, operations, and oversight of all functions within the City Clerk’s Office, including election administration, records management, and Council support. The City Clerk exercises broad discretionary judgment and serves as a key resource for ensuring transparency, compliance, and integrity in municipal governance. Key responsibilities include election administration; council support and record keeping; campaign finance administration; board, committee, and commission administration; and public records and information requests; leadership and staff development; and representation and collaboration with State, County and City departments, elected officials and the public. 

SALARY & BENEFITS 

The City Clerk position has a salary range of $173,472 - $260,208, depending on qualifications. In addition, the City provides an excellent executive benefit plan with a generous defined benefit pension plan, with five-year vesting, the ability to transfer from other Arizona pension plans and the ability to purchase service credit. Full details are available here. In addition, the City offers a voluntary 457(b) plan as an additional retirement investment vehicle. Relocation assistance may be available and is subject to negotiation with the selected candidate. 

For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers or for a full list of benefits, click here. 

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply no later than Monday, December 15, 2025. Submit a comprehensive résumé and compelling cover letter online at:  

www.mosaicpublic.com/careers 

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: 

Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100  

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration or a related field.     

Experience: Five years of experience involving services typically provided by the City Clerk such as conduction of elections, City Council support, records management and information technology. Three years of supervisory experience. 

Residency Requirement: Residency within the City of Tucson is required. 

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• Mosaic Public Partners

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