Administrative Specialist - EEDC

City of Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

PTO

Life insurance

ADD insurance

Retirement plan

City match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

FMLA

EAP

Wellness program

Fitness centers

Workers comp

Descripción de la vacante

City of Edinburg Economic Development Corporation in Edinburg, TX is seeking an Administrative Specialist to deliver essential clerical support and help manage documents for the Board and prospective projects.

You will support the Monthly Report, Community Profile, and maintain the EEDC website and economic indicator databases. The role also involves assisting the Executive Director with audits, budgets, contracts, and office duties.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in economic development or related field.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative support for documents such as Monthly Report and Board materials.
• Maintain and update EEDC website and property/economic indicators databases.
• Assist Executive Director with annual audit, budgets, contracts, and board minutes.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Team player

Educación

High school diploma

GED or equivalency

Descripción del empleo

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

City of Edinburg Economic Development Corporation in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Administrative Specialist to perform administrative support work. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career in clerical work? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, continue reading!

The Administrative Specialist position earns competitive pay of $15.00/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work hand and hand with the city,

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

As an Administrative Specialist, you spend your day providing administrative support. Your work typically is responsible for the research and coordination of support documentation for items such as the Monthly Report, Community Profile, and other related documents for the Board of Directors and/or prospect companies. Your job is essential as you are responsible for the development and/or maintenance of the EEDC web site and for databases such as the available properties and economic indicators. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise. This can include assisting in the gathering of information for prospective projects in coordination with the Project Manager.

When you are not out in the city, you generally assist the Executive Director in daily activities including annual audit, fiscal year budget, financial worksheets, contracts and/or agreements, and Board minutes. You also ensure to provide assistance with general office duties such as filing, answering and routing phone calls, routing mail, and ordering and maintaining office supplies. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in office support and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

• High school diploma, GED or equivalency
• Requires three (3) years of experience in economic development or international business development or a closely related field
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Are you someone who prefers administrative work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Administrative Specialist job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills in general office procedures and policies, as well as general office equipment and computers to succeed as our Administrative Specialist, using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.