Office Assistant (Temp/Seasonal)

Ashevillenc; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Asheville seeks a Temp/Seasonal Office Assistant in the Parks & Recreation Department. This is a temporary/seasonal role anticipated to be year-round but not exceed 1000 hours in a calendar year, with duties including data entry, invoice processing, and basic office tasks.

Work hours are 15–20 hours per week during office hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; schedules are flexible based on availability and may include additional hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND at least one year of related experience in customer service, accounting, office environment, or similar

Responsibilities

• Receive and reconcile credit card purchases
• Process information using data entry and word processing tools
• Work with MUNIS and Google Suite (training provided)
• Transmit and receive messages via e-mail
• Receive and route invoices for payment
• Perform other similar duties as required

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Office environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MUNIS

Google Suite

Job description

This is a temporary/seasonal position and will NOT be eligible for benefits, paid leave time (vacation, sick, holiday), or participation in the retirement system.

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Temp/Seasonal Office Assistant in the Parks & Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Department provides programs and services throughout the City of Asheville. This temporary/seasonal position is anticipated to be year-round, not to exceed 1000 hours in a calendar year.

What you’ll be doing:

• Receive and reconcile credit card purchases
• Process information using computerized data entry equipment and various word processing programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary
• Work with MUNIS and Google Suite (training will be provided)
• Transmit and receive messages via e-mail
• Receive and route invoices for payment
• Perform other similar duties as required

Work Schedule:

15–20 hours minimum per week during office hours of Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Flexible schedules are available depending on availability, and additional hours per week may be considered.

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND at least one (1) year of related experience in customer service, accounting, office environment, or similar

Performance Aptitudes:

• General knowledge of learned procedures, practices, and routines to deal effectively with routine work
• Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
• Ability to understand existing internal policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form
• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution

Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.