Administrative Assistant to Exec Director for Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

City of Sarasota•Sarasota, FL

1d•$50,821 - $64,797•Onsite

About The Position

To provide administrative support for a Department or Division Head assisting in handling technical and administrative functions in connection with departmental programs, such as personnel, budget, planning and operational procedures. This role involves managing calendars, coordinating events, preparing contracts, conducting tours, and acting as a liaison between rental customers and internal departments. The position also handles donation requests and prepares correspondence. The incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Requirements

Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public, municipal, or business administration/management.
Three (3) years of general office experience; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Considerable knowledge of the operations of City government including city-wide computer programs (FMS, ABRA, etc.).
General knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
General knowledge of research methods and techniques, statistical methods and application and methods of report presentation.
Knowledge of database utilization.
Ability to utilize graphics and desktop publishing for departmental web page.
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to make decisions and to exercise resourcefulness in meeting new problems.
Ability to prepare accurate, clear, complete and concise reports.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and report research findings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials and the general public.
Ability to operate a variety of standard office, data entry and word processing equipment.
Ability to provide assistance or direction to employees on various administrative tasks.
Effective public and governmental contacts are an essential component of this position. The incumbent interacts frequently with City Officials, other City Department Heads, employees, contractors, vendors and the general public. Contacts are for the purpose of obtaining and furnishing information, providing interpretations and explanations, responding to complaints, and similar purposes.

Responsibilities

Assists in the coordination of all administrative functions of the department including budget, personnel, meetings and clerical duties.
Prepares correspondence such as, letters, memoranda, reports, affidavits, and other materials.
Completes data entry into numerous computer systems.
Researches and collects information on operational and administrative problems, analyzes findings and makes reports to Department Head.
Assists with the preparation and administration of the annual budget and helps maintain budget and expenditure controls.
Supervises and coordinates all budgetary accounting activities and confers with department and/or Division Heads concerning acquisition and specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
Assists with the installation of new programs, procedures, methods and systems within the department.
Performs fiscal, statistical and personnel studies.
Conducts surveys and collects information on administrative matters; studies the findings and prepares reports.
Prepares a variety of complex and confidential documents and reports.
Maintains meeting minutes either electronically or with audio equipment.
Coordinates and schedules meetings and conferences as directed.
Coordinates all routine operational management functions within department, including purchasing, building, equipment, property inventory and disposal.
Maintains complete stock of all office supplies and keeps accurate inventory of supplies and forms.
Assists with department projects and tasks and works as a team member within the department.
Represents department on committees or project groups as assigned.
Manages and coordinates various calendars for the Executive Director – Outlook, desk calendar and staff out of office calendar (electronic and paper).
Prepares event list for coordination with in-house caterer, Mattison’s; meets with Mattison’s and other department staff to review events and discuss catering needs.
Prepares contracts and track for rentals of Hall and Grand Foyer.
Conducts tours of rental spaces and fields calls for rental information.
Coordinates production of Friday Fest events – researches bands and food vendors, prepares contracts, prepares band payment requests, and schedule/lead department planning meetings.
Acts as liaison between rental customers and internal departments to ensure successful rental events.
Receives and tracks donation requests and prepares correspondence and mailing of donations.