Nelsonville City Council accepting applications for part-time position of Council Clerk, apply at https://tinyurl.com/57ff48ky or contact citymanager@cityofnelsonville.com

City of Nelsonville City Council is accepting applications for the position of Council Clerk. The Clerk position is part-time and serves at the pleasure of City Council. The Clerk may not hold any other office or position of employment within the City.

Core Job Responsibilities

The Council Clerk’s primary responsibilities include:

Meetings
Prepare for, attend, document, and assist with the smooth operation of Council meetings.

Minutes
Draft accurate meeting minutes following each meeting for approval at the next regular meeting.

Legislation
Number, track, obtain signatures for, and distribute Council legislation in a timely manner.

Records
Maintain accurate Council records and identify and correct gaps in historical records.

Public Records
Work with City Attorneys and departments to locate and provide records in response to public records requests.

Communication
Ensure Councilmembers, City Administration, attorneys, Department Heads, media, and the public receive appropriate information and documentation.

Coordination
Work closely with the Council President, Vice President, City Attorneys, and City Manager to prepare for meetings and ensure Council business runs smoothly.

Work Hours
Complete a minimum of 15 hours of work each week outside of required Council meetings, with additional hours as necessary to meet deadlines, complete public records requests, process emergency legislation, or fulfill other responsibilities of the position.

Step 1 Pay $1,500/month; Step 2 Pay $1,750/month; Step 3 Pay $2,000/month

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Nelsonville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected status and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring an accommodation during the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.

The City of Nelsonville reserves the right to require additional screening, testing, interviews, background checks, drug testing, physical examinations, or other job-related requirements as permitted by applicable law and City policy.

For detailed job description and to apply, go to Indeed at https://tinyurl.com/57ff48ky. You may also send a letter of interest and resume to the City Manager:

211 Lake Hope Drive
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
citymanager@cityofnelsonville.com
(740) 753-1314

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The City of Nelsonville has become aware that Indeed now requires a person to establish an account to search job listings. If you require more information on this job posting, or to submit a letter of interest and resume please contact,

Ashley Scarberry
Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator
City of Nelsonville
211 Lake Hope Drive | Nelsonville, OH 45764
P: 740-300-2131
E: ascarberry@cityofnelsonville.com

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting, Mon 8/24/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/9Z5b29wmxjs

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss,

  • Update to the staffing ordinance to reflect this year’s union wages
  • Updated compensation for the Council Clerk and Treasurer
  • Incorporation of the previously discussed change of the Special Projects Coordinator position to salary
  • Changing the water deposit to a refundable deposit of approximately $150–$175

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Nelsonville Utilities Committee held a meeting, Mon 8/24/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/bXu7axRqLmE

The City of Nelsonville Utilities Committee held a meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:50PM in City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss,

  • Commercial rental units – requirement for master water meters
  • Changing the water deposit to a refundable deposit of approximately $150–$175
  • Disconnect notices – proposed change to the required notice period from the current “no less than 5 days and no more than 10 days” to “no less than 5 days and no more than 15 days” due to delays in postal delivery

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Nelsonville Judiciary Committee held a meeting, Mon 08/24/26 Recording at https://youtu.be/KMiHKN_qURE

The City of Nelsonville Judiciary Committee held a meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:30PM. The meeting was held to discuss,

  •  Rules of Council – placement of the City Manager Update on the Council agenda
  • Treasurer – duties and responsibilities
  • Council Clerk – duties and responsibilities

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

City of Nelsonville held a town hall meeting Tue, 7/14/2026, 6:30 PM, at City Hall, to discuss city swimming pool issues, https://youtu.be/IcTy_304yqc

WE APOLIGIZE FOR THE DELAY IN POSTING THIS VIDEO.

The City of Nelsonville held a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM, at City Hall. The meeting was called to,

  • Discuss available information regarding the Nelsonville Water Park swimming pool, hopefully including new geotechnology and structural reports.
  • Discuss an estimated cost for a new Nelsonville Water Park swimming pool of equivalent size.
  • Open public question period.

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 8/24/2026, 7PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Citizens’ comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, August 24, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council Committee meetings Mon, 8/24/2026, 5:30PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Monday, August 24, 2026, at City Hall prior to the scheduled regular City Council meeting.

5:30 PM – Judiciary Committee
Duration: 20 minutes

  • Rules of Council – placement of the City Manager Update on the Council agenda
  • Treasurer – duties and responsibilities
  • Council Clerk – duties and responsibilities

5:50 PM – Utilities Committee
Duration: 20 minutes

  • Commercial rental units – requirement for master water meters
  • Changing the water deposit to a refundable deposit of approximately $150–$175
  • Disconnect notices – proposed change to the required notice period from the current “no less than 5 days and no more than 10 days” to “no less than 5 days and no more than 15 days” due to delays in postal delivery

6:10 PM – Planning & Development Committee
Duration: 20 minutes

  • Alleyways
  • Tree cutting – responsible party and height requirements
  • Petting zoos / exotic animals

6:30 PM – Finance Committee
Duration: 20 minutes

  • Update to the staffing ordinance to reflect this year’s union wages
  • Updated compensation for the Council Clerk and Treasurer
  • Incorporation of the previously discussed change of the Special Projects Coordinator position to salary
  • Changing the water deposit to a refundable deposit of approximately $150–$175

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, August 24, 2026. The meetings may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Monday, August 10, 2026, regular Nelsonville City Council meeting has been canceled, next scheduled meeting Monday, August 24, 2026, at 7PM

The Nelsonville City Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, has been canceled according to the Nelsonville City Charter §4.05. Meetings. The next regular city council meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00PM.

***Regular meetings shall be held at least twice in each calendar month, except that during the months of July and August the Council may dispense with one of its regular Meeting. ***

Monday, July 27, 2026, regular Nelsonville City Council meeting has been canceled, next scheduled meeting Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7PM

The Nelsonville City Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:00PM.

Nelsonville City Charter Section 4.05. Meetings. “Regular meetings shall be held at least twice in each calendar month, except that during the months of July and August the Council may dispense with one of its regular meetings.”