Administrative Specialist

mParks - Michigan Recreation and Park Association; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

mParks - Michigan Recreation and Park Association is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support the Parks & Recreation department. You will provide information to the public, manage program registration and evaluations, and assist with communications and promotional efforts.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, good judgment, professionalism, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while delivering high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of office administration, customer service, recreation administration, communications, or a related field.
• Experience in communications, marketing, graphic design, recreation administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working in or with municipal government preferred.
• Experience with recreation management, program registration, email marketing, or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance to the public.
• Administer program registration and evaluation systems.
• Coordinate departmental communications and promotional materials.
• Process permits, cash receipts, mail, and records.
• Support Parks and Recreation Commission meetings and assist with programs, events, and general departmental operations.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Parks & Recreation Administrative Specialist performs a diverse range of administrative, customer service, communications, and program support functions. The position provides information and assistance to the public; administers program registration and evaluation systems; coordinates departmental communications and promotional materials; processes permits, cash receipts, mail, and records; supports Parks and Recreation Commission meetings; and assists with programs, events, and general departmental operations.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing a high level of customer service.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in office administration, customer service, recreation administration, communications, or a related field.
• Experience in communications, marketing, graphic design, recreation administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working in or with municipal government is preferred.
• Experience with recreation management, program registration, email marketing, or similar systems is preferred.