Parks & Rec Admin Specialist for Public Service & Events

Lenexa; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free or low cost on-site medicalclinic

Six weeks paid parental leave

4% employer retirement contribution w/

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per

Additional personal leave first year

Minimum 2 weeks' vacation first year

Job summary

The City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant who will support department operations, staff, advisory boards and events. The role requires organization, attention to detail and dependability, with duties spanning travel arrangements, invoicing, records management and customer service.

Work is at the Lenexa Rec Center, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of administrative/office experience.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and dependable.
• Ability to handle administrative duties, customer service and records management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel arrangements for department staff attending conferences and trainings.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, check requests and reconcile credit card statements.
• Assist staff with City-sponsored events, including vendor contact and logistics.
• Compile reports and materials for proposals and meetings.
• Serve as liaison for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and Lenexa Arts Council.
• Record and post meeting agendas and minutes.
• Order, stock and maintain office supplies for daily operations.
• Drive city/personal vehicle to perform essential functions.

Skills

Organized

Detail oriented

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant who will support department operations, staff, advisory boards and events. The role requires organization, attention to detail and dependability, with duties spanning travel arrangements, invoicing, records management and customer service.

Work is at the Lenexa Rec Center, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional nights and weekends.