Parks & Recreation Office Assistant (Flexible Hours)

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene, Texas is seeking an Office Assistant I/II/III for Parks & Recreation Administration to perform clerical duties, post financial records, and assist the public. You will input registrations, process payments, and prepare reports in a busy city department.

Role includes answering inquiries, maintaining records, and supporting ballfield and cemetery scheduling. Workplace requires customer service, multi-tasking, and adherence to city policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Proper English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Office equipment, filing systems, and office procedures.
• Customer service principles and conflict resolution techniques.
• Cash handling processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enter registrations/reservations into the Recreation Software Program and collect monies associated with activities.
• Post to various clerical, fiscal, and other types of records according to prescribed procedures and maintain their files and balances.
• Receive and process complaints and inquiries by either supplying the information or referring the party to the proper division or department for a reply.
• Act as receptionist to receive and answer telephone and walk-in requests from the public for information concerning City policies, procedures, and activities.
• Prepare and type various types of reports; perform other clerical duties including filing, maintaining records, and processing mail.
• Answer questions and public inquiries within the framework of established policies and procedures.
• Assist with scheduling ballfield requests and cemetery phone calls and duties.
• Maintain key deposits and key pick-ups for ballfield use.
• Operate a City vehicle to travel to various locations as needed.

Skills

Typing speed

Office equipment

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Recreation Software (Open)

Plotbox/Eproval Active Net

Job description

City of Abilene, Texas is seeking an Office Assistant I/II/III for Parks & Recreation Administration to perform clerical duties, post financial records, and assist the public. You will input registrations, process payments, and prepare reports in a busy city department.

Role includes answering inquiries, maintaining records, and supporting ballfield and cemetery scheduling. Workplace requires customer service, multi-tasking, and adherence to city policies and procedures.