Executive Assistant to the City Manager & Communications

City of Homer; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Homer is seeking an Assistant to the City Manager to provide confidential executive support to the City Manager and department directors. The role handles administrative tasks, calendars, travel and routine financial transactions while maintaining professionalism in public interactions.

The position requires five years of administrative experience, strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to research, prepare reports, and support city communications and special projects.

Qualifications

• Five years of administrative experience in an office environment with public contact.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with common software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as administrative assistant and first point of contact for the public to the City Manager's Office.
• Maintain the City Manager's calendar and arrange travel.
• Prepare and publish monthly and annual departmental statistics.
• Support special projects and city communications with draft memos and releases.

Skills

Administrative experience

Public contact

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Database

Job description

City of Homer is seeking an Assistant to the City Manager to provide confidential executive support to the City Manager and department directors. The role handles administrative tasks, calendars, travel and routine financial transactions while maintaining professionalism in public interactions.

The position requires five years of administrative experience, strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to research, prepare reports, and support city communications and special projects.