Administrative Assistant - Parks and Rec

Department: 500000 (Parks Admin)

Location: Lenexa, KS

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The City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant who is motivated to be a public servant and join our team. The ideal candidate will be:

organized

customer focused

detail oriented

dependable

This position works out of the Lenexa Rec Center Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This position requires the flexibility to work some nights and weekends.

Job Summary

This position performs a variety of administrative, clerical and customer service duties in support of department operations, staff, advisory boards and special events. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, coordinating travel arrangements, maintaining records and meeting documentation and providing assistance to citizens, vendors and City staff.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates travel arrangements for department staff attending conferences, trainings and seminars, including reservations, itineraries and expense reporting.

Submits purchase orders, processes invoices, prepares check requests and reconciles credit card statements.

Assists department and City staff with City-sponsored events, including contact with vendors, participants, judges and staff.

Compiles various reports and materials for department proposals and meetings.

Primary liaison for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and works with the Lenexa Arts Council.

Records and posts meeting agendas and minutes.

Orders, stocks and maintains office supplies to support daily operations.

Drives City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position.

Environmental and Physical Factors

Work is performed in a standard office environment; however, mobility to move about the parks and recreation facilities as needed is required. This position requires the ability to sit for prolonged periods and visual acuity to review information.

Qualifications

Minimum: high school diploma or G.E.D. and 2-3 years of administrative/office experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Range of pay for this position is $21.37 to $24.77 dependent on qualifications and directly related experience. This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime pay.

Free or low cost on-site medical clinic

Six weeks paid parental leave

4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year

Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees

Minimum 2 weeks' vacation for first year

10 paid holidays per year

Paid sick leave and personal leave

Free individual membership to the Lenexa Rec Center (https://www.lenexa.com/Parks-Places/Rec-Center)

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check. Candidates with prior criminal convictions are encouraged to submit applications for positions where they meet the minimum and/or desired qualifications and will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process.

To apply continue and complete an online application. Be sure to attach your resume reflecting your work history and/or applicable experience you have (work, volunteer, school activities, etc.). Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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Administrative Assistant - Parks and Rec