Clerk of the Board

East Bay Regional Park District, headquartered in Oakland, California, seeks qualified applicants to serve as Clerk of the Board. This at-will position, operating under the administrative direction of the AGM, External Affairs, plans, organizes, and directs the Department's overall activities and also serves as liaison between the public and the Park District. The Clerk of the Board oversees a current staff of 4 (District Clerk, Assistant Clerk, and two Executive Assistants) to perform essential functions on behalf of EBRPD including providing and coordinating administrative and office support for the Board of Directors, and working closely with staff in coordinating the preparation, production, and timely distribution of Board meeting agendas and materials necessary to comply with the requirements of the Brown Act and in support of Board decision-making. The Clerk has statutory administrative responsibilities to ensure that these responsibilities are carried out in a timely, proficient, and lawful manner. Each year, the Clerk’s office is responsible for scheduling all Board and Committee meetings, facilitating the election of Board Officers and Committee assignments, and coordinating site visits. EBRPD uses Granicus software to support all Board meetings.

The annual salary range for the Clerk of the Board position is $139,089 to $186,389. The work schedule for the selected position includes one potential flex day, allowing for remote work. The District also offers an attractive benefits package including CalPERS retirement.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a compelling cover letter and comprehensive resume to apply@ralphandersen.com by Monday, August 25, 2025. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Ms. Heather Renschler, Project Director, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900, or an introductory call may be scheduled by sending an email to scheduling@ralphandersen.com.

Recruitment brochure available at ralphandersen.com/jobs/clerk-of-the-board-east-bay-regional-park-district/.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a related field and 2 years of experience serving as a Clerk for a local public agency or other legislative body, including 1 year in a supervisory role OR 4 years of increasingly responsible secretarial or office administrative experience in a public agency clerk’s office, including 1 year in a supervisory role. Experience in dealing with elected officials is highly desirable. Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a Certified Municipal Clerk Certificate. Having an active Notary Public Certification is beneficial in this role.

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• Ralph Andersen & Associates

• 916-630-4900