ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: (Full-Time)

Wichita County; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton County Economic Development is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily operations, handle communications, and assist with economic development activities and community projects.

You will work with local businesses, government officials, residents, and the public; duties include scheduling, filing, newsletters, social media updates, and coordinating events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in business or admin is a plus.
• Experience in administrative, office, or community organizations preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support for Norton County Economic Development.
• Manage calendars, schedules, meetings, correspondence, records, and files.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, minutes, reports, and other documents.
• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, greet visitors, and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist with communications, newsletters, social media, website updates, and promotional materials.
• Maintain accurate databases, contact lists, spreadsheets, and economic development records.
• Preparing vouchers for midmonth, credit card statements, and end of month.
• Support business recruitment, retention, expansion, and community development initiatives.
• Coordinate with county officials, businesses, community organizations, and regional partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Skills

Administrative support

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position:Administrative Assistant
Department:Norton County Economic Development
Location:Norton County, Kansas
Employment Type:Full-Time
Compensation:Salary, based on experience
Reports To:Economic Development Director/Executive Director

Position Summary

Norton County Economic Development is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and community-minded Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the organization. This position will provide administrative, communication, and organizational support while assisting with economic development activities, community projects, business outreach, meetings, events, and public information.

The ideal candidate will be professional, detail-oriented, personable, and comfortable working with local businesses, community leaders, government officials, residents, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support for Norton County Economic Development.
• Manage calendars, schedules, meetings, correspondence, records, and files.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, minutes, reports, and other documents.
• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, greet visitors, and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist with communications, newsletters, social media, website updates, and promotional materials.
• Maintain accurate databases, contact lists, spreadsheets, and economic development records.
• Preparing vouchers for midmonth, credit card statements, and end of month.
• Support business recruitment, retention, expansion, and community development initiatives.
• Coordinate with county officials, businesses, community organizations, and regional partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in business, communications, public administration, economic development, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous administrative, office, customer service, or community organization experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar office software.
• Ability to learn and effectively use databases, spreadsheets, social media, and other technology.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Professional and friendly demeanor with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Knowledge of Norton County and the surrounding community is a plus.

Norton County Economic Development is anEqual Opportunity Employer.