Parks & Recreation Administrative Specialist

City of Moorhead; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Benefits and pay

Work‑life balance

Training and development

Make a difference

Additional perks

Job summary

The City of Moorhead is seeking an Office Specialist in the Parks and Recreation Department. This role provides administrative support, greets the public, answers calls, handles registrations and payments, and assists with reports and communications.

Ideal candidates are proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook, able to type accurately, and capable of handling multiple tasks while maintaining records and compliance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of administrative experience or related field.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to type accurately and reasonably fast.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greets citizens and visitors; answers inquiries and redirects to appropriate staff.
• Receives and screens phone calls; handles inquiries and internal/external routing.
• Oversees program registrations, facility reservations, accounts payable, and scholarship applications.
• Creates and designs brochures, posters, and advertisements.
• Updates social media and website content; produces reports for departments.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Adobe Reader

Canva

InDesign

PowerPoint

Creative Cloud

Photoshop

LaserFische

Meeting management software

Job description

The City of Moorhead is seeking an Office Specialist in the Parks and Recreation Department. This role provides administrative support, greets the public, answers calls, handles registrations and payments, and assists with reports and communications.

Ideal candidates are proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook, able to type accurately, and capable of handling multiple tasks while maintaining records and compliance with policies and procedures.