Planning & Meetings Administrative Coordinator

Charleston co.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston co. is seeking an administrative professional to support the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and related staff planners.

The role requires meticulous organization, precise typing, and strong written and verbal communication to draft minutes, agendas, notices, and correspondence while coordinating with staff and the public. Proficiency with GIS, Energov Permitting, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, and PDF tools is essential, with the ability to work

Qualifications

• Extremely high level of organization with accurate typing of correspondences, reports and memoranda.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally with officials, employees, and the public.
• Proficient with mail merge and comfortable using GIS, Energov Permitting, MS Office, PDF tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive administrative support for Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions and staff planners.
• Draft minutes, agendas, notices, and emails; maintain documentation and packets.
• Coordinate with Technology Services for AV support and website updates; track applications and case histories.
• Communicate with applicants through the council adoption process; respond to inquiries courteously.
• Attend meetings, including evenings and weekends, as needed; support front desk and other divisions.

Skills

Organization

Typing accuracy

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree in Office Administration or related field

Tools

GIS

Energov Permitting

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat or Foxit PDF

Job description

Charleston co. is seeking an administrative professional to support the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and related staff planners.

The role requires meticulous organization, precise typing, and strong written and verbal communication to draft minutes, agendas, notices, and correspondence while coordinating with staff and the public. Proficiency with GIS, Energov Permitting, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, and PDF tools is essential, with the ability to work