Mayor’s Executive Assistant: Strategic Communications & Ops

Jonesboro; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Jonesboro invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Mayor. This full-time role serves as the communications conduit between the Mayor, city staff, and external partners, providing administrative support to ensure timely, accurate communications.

Responsibilities include prioritizing incoming correspondence, arranging travel, coordinating meetings, and managing procurement as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years of increasingly responsible secretarial and administrative support work for management personnel.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal departments, functions, and contact information.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming communications to determine priority attention.
• Facilitate timely responses and ensure satisfactory closure.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for executives and staff.
• Prepare agendas, draft materials, and record actions of meetings.
• Maintain Mayor's calendar and schedule appointments.
• Manage purchasing activities and requisitions for the Mayor.

Skills

Office communication

Customer service

Typing 60 wpm

MS Office

Organization

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The City of Jonesboro invites applications for an Executive Assistant to the Mayor. This full-time role serves as the communications conduit between the Mayor, city staff, and external partners, providing administrative support to ensure timely, accurate communications.

Responsibilities include prioritizing incoming correspondence, arranging travel, coordinating meetings, and managing procurement as needed.