Part-Time Administrative & Events Assistant

City of Goldsboro; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Goldsboro is seeking a part-time Administrative Support Specialist for the Downtown Development Department. The role combines clerical tasks with event logistics, business recruitment, and retention strategies in a community-focused downtown program.

Approximately 20 hours per week, the position requires strong organization, communication, and ability to manage multiple priorities while engaging with city staff, merchants, and the public to promote economic vitality.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with college-level coursework in business administration, public administration, marketing, communications, or related field.
• One year of experience in office administration, event coordination, or community development.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Downtown Development Director, Marketing & Events Manager, and Business & Property Specialist.
• Greet visitors, answer inquiries, and direct stakeholders to resources.
• Assist with meeting preparations, agendas, minutes, and reports.
• Maintain departmental databases, contact lists, and inventories.
• Process invoices and track expenditures; assist with routine financial reports.
• Draft, proofread, and format correspondence and presentations.
• Assist with event logistics for downtown events and campaigns.
• Research and distribute business recruitment materials and property portfolios.
• Support BRE program initiatives and outreach to merchants and property owners.
• Draft content for social media, newsletters, and the downtown website.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in business/related field

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Forms/Surveys

CRM

Maestro

Gemini/ChatGPT (AI)

Job description

City of Goldsboro is seeking a part-time Administrative Support Specialist for the Downtown Development Department. The role combines clerical tasks with event logistics, business recruitment, and retention strategies in a community-focused downtown program.

Approximately 20 hours per week, the position requires strong organization, communication, and ability to manage multiple priorities while engaging with city staff, merchants, and the public to promote economic vitality.