Office & Administrative Assistant

My County Parks; Ladora (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa County Conservation is seeking an Office & Administrative Assistant under the Conservation Director to provide administrative, operational, and public assistance. The role serves as the department's primary administrative contact, coordinating communications, reservations, and records.

You will support outreach, volunteer programs, and public events, assist with clerical tasks, maintain records, and help with website content.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to organize records and support office operations.

Responsibilities

• Public Relations & Customer Service: greet visitors, answer inquiries, process mail, and manage reservations.
• Administrative & Financial Support: handle correspondence, funds, and official documents.
• Information & Communications: draft newsletters and maintain website content and social media.
• Program & Event Operations: assist staff with events, programs, and volunteer activities.
• Departmental Operations: perform errands, light cleaning, and general office tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Public customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Conservation Director,the Office & Administrative Assistant provides administrative, operational,and public assistance for Iowa County Conservation. This position serves as theprimary administrative contact for the department, facilitating publiccommunications, supporting facility reservations, maintaining official records,coordinating digital and printed outreach, and providing general clericalsupport for conservation personnel, volunteer programs, and public events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

PublicRelations & Customer Service: Serve as the primary receptionist for the departmentand nature center; greet visitors, answer telephone inquiries, processincoming correspondence, provide accurate information regarding countyparks and facilities, and manage facility reservations.

Administrative& Financial Support: Prepare and process official correspondence, financialdocuments, statements, bills, receipts, and checks; maintain, file, andarchive department records, press releases, and historical documents inaccordance with county standards.Public

Information & Communications: Draft, format, edit, and publish the departmentalnewsletter; update and maintain official website content and social mediaplatforms; format promotional materials and public notices; preparemailings for delivery to the U.S. Postal Service.

Program& Event Operations: Assist conservation staff with the logistical supportand marketing of special events, educational programs, and volunteeractivities; assist with volunteer record-keeping and coordination.

DepartmentalOperations:Execute administrative errands; assist with general office maintenance andlight cleaning of public reception areas; perform other related duties andspecial projects as assigned.

Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer operating systems; familiarity with or ability to learn web content management and