Public Outreach & Administrative Specialist

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Keep Columbus Beautiful is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide a range of administrative support and act as the first point of public contact for the program. The role includes editing marketing collateral, maintaining filing systems, handling databases, and updating social media with events.

The position requires knowledge of modern office administration and skills in graphics, media relations, research, and communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern office administration.
• Knowledge in graphic design and media relations.
• Skill in research, statistical analysis, and report preparation.
• Skill in analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems.
• Skill in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Skill in Adobe Photoshop.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Produce or copy edit marketing collateral, including brochures and press releases.
• Liaise between management, staff, and outside agencies, and between citizens and divisional support personnel.
• Maintain filing systems; manage a database; format and type letters, memos, forms, and reports; enter data and generate reports.
• Update and maintain social media platforms; coordinate with volunteers and stakeholders for events.
• Participate in committee reviews of activities.
• Answer phones and assist visitors; explain ordinances, rules, and policies to the public.
• Maintain office supplies; order materials as needed and coordinate delivery.
• Monitor and update Keep Columbus Beautiful website with events and educational material.

Skills

Office admin

Graphic design

Media relations

Research & analysis

Problem solving

Adobe Photoshop

Oral & written comms

Education

High school + apprenticeship/internship

Job description

Keep Columbus Beautiful is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide a range of administrative support and act as the first point of public contact for the program. The role includes editing marketing collateral, maintaining filing systems, handling databases, and updating social media with events.

The position requires knowledge of modern office administration and skills in graphics, media relations, research, and communication.