Administrative Assistant 1 - Recreation

Town of Mount Pleasant • Mount Pleasant, SC

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About The Position

The Administrative Assistant for the Recreation Department Community Affairs & Marketing Division assists the Division Chief and coordinators by performing complex administrative and clerical duties. Responsible for working with division recreation specialist in execution of Culture, Arts & Pride Commission (CAP) initiatives, as well as assisting with community events, departmental marketing, and sponsorship efforts.

Requirements

• Associate degree and one to three (1-3) years of work experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• First Aid/CPR, AED and Darkness to Light certifications/training are required within one year of employment.
• Knowledge of department practices and services provided
• Knowledge of office procedures and machines
• Skill in the use of oral and written communication
• Skill in data processing and being well organized
• Skill in the use of personal computers and office software including word processing, database, internet and spreadsheet applications
• Skill in the use of mathematics
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a detailed and effective manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and other community members; ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Ability to meet and deal with Town employees, officials and the public effectively and in a tactful manner.

Nice To Haves

• Graphic design and basic web editing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various administrative functions of the Recreation Department’s marketing, community events, sponsorship, and cultural activities.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of various applications and communications related to the Culture, Arts & Pride Commission (CAP), events, marketing, and sponsorship.
• Assist with implementation of various CAP projects, programs, and meetings.
• Assist with writing reports, letters, forms, purchase order and credit card authorization requests, and other written correspondence.
• Assist in the production and distribution of event signage, flyers, certificates, invitations, and other promotional materials.
• Assist in answering general inquiries related to parks, permits, events and other information and schedule quarterly meetings with Memorial Waterfront Park management partners and staff.
• Support recordkeeping and permit processing functions by maintaining and updating files, performing word processing, and computer data entry.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree