Economic Development Administrative Specialist

City of Mableton; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mableton seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Economic Development Department in Mableton, GA. You will handle clerical tasks, invoicing, records, and meeting coordination while interacting with staff, officials, businesses, and the public.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and customer service skills, with up to 25% travel. Prior government/public sector experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of customer service experience.
• Administrative experience, preferably in government or public service.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and related software.
• Valid Georgia Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties including data entry, filing, photocopying, and scanning.
• Draft, proofread, and distribute correspondence, memos, agendas, and reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, documents, and filing systems.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and events for department staff.
• Prepare meeting materials and take and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the public, answering phones, emails, and in-person inquiries, providing accurate information or directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, and assist with budget tracking and financial reporting.
• Maintain and organize official municipal records in compliance with records retention policies.
• Communicate effectively with internal staff, elected officials, external agencies, businesses, and community partners.
• Utilize various office software and municipal systems for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling.
• Maintain office equipment and request maintenance or supplies as needed.
• Provide support on special projects, programs, or community initiatives as directed.
• Assist in compiling data and preparing reports for municipal presentations, economic development initiatives, or public use.
• Conduct research using GIS, LexisNexis, economic and demographic databases, public records, and web-based research tools.
• Provide administrative support to assigned economic development boards, commissions, committees, and task forces.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information, including real estate transactions, litigation, personnel matters, proprietary business information, and other confidential records.
• Develop professional flyers, brochures, presentations, reports, and other marketing and educational materials for public meetings, workshops, training sessions, and community outreach initiatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in social media platforms by creating and managing content that promotes department programs, events, initiatives, project milestones, and accomplishments to enhance public awareness and engagement.
• Possess the ability to communicate highly complex economic development programs, policies, and initiatives in a clear, concise, and understandable manner for elected officials, stakeholders, businesses, and the general public.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and adhere to all municipal policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

GA Class C driver's license

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

City of Mableton seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Economic Development Department in Mableton, GA. You will handle clerical tasks, invoicing, records, and meeting coordination while interacting with staff, officials, businesses, and the public.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and customer service skills, with up to 25% travel. Prior government/public sector experience is preferred.