Executive Assistant to City Manager & Public Engagement Lead

City of Homer, Alaska; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Homer, Alaska seeks an Assistant to the City Manager to provide confidential executive support to the City Manager and department directors. The role requires high professionalism and the ability to manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare correspondence and assist with special projects.

Responsibilities include handling public inquiries, supporting communications efforts, coordinating public engagement and events, and assisting HR and project coordinators.

Qualifications

• Five years of administrative experience in an office environment with public contact.
• Strong written and verbal skills for composing letters and public communications.
• Associate's degree is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as administrative assistant and first contact for the public to the City Manager's Office.
• Maintain City Manager's calendar, arrange travel and meetings.
• Prepare monthly and annual departmental statistics.
• Support city communications including newsletters and press releases.
• Coordinate public engagement opportunities and city events.
• Assist HR Director and Special Projects Coordinator as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Public contact

Research and analysis

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Typing skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database software

Job description

The City of Homer, Alaska seeks an Assistant to the City Manager to provide confidential executive support to the City Manager and department directors. The role requires high professionalism and the ability to manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare correspondence and assist with special projects.

Responsibilities include handling public inquiries, supporting communications efforts, coordinating public engagement and events, and assisting HR and project coordinators.