Administrative Assistant - Parks and Rec

City of Lenexa • Lenexa, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant who is motivated to be a public servant and join our team. The ideal candidate will be: organized customer focused detail oriented dependable This position works out of the Lenexa Rec Center Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This position requires the flexibility to work some nights and weekends.

Requirements

• high school diploma or G.E.D.
• 2-3 years of administrative/office experience.

Nice To Haves

• organized
• customer focused
• detail oriented
• dependable

Responsibilities

• Coordinates travel arrangements for department staff attending conferences, trainings and seminars, including reservations, itineraries and expense reporting.
• Submits purchase orders, processes invoices, prepares check requests and reconciles credit card statements.
• Assists department and City staff with City-sponsored events, including contact with vendors, participants, judges and staff.
• Compiles various reports and materials for department proposals and meetings.
• Primary liaison for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and works with the Lenexa Arts Council.
• Records and posts meeting agendas and minutes.
• Orders, stocks and maintains office supplies to support daily operations.
• Drives City and/or personal vehicle to perform essential functions of position.

Benefits

• Free or low cost on-site medical clinic
• Six weeks paid parental leave
• 4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 per year
• Additional personal leave during first year of employment for new employees
• Minimum 2 weeks' vacation for first year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave and personal leave
• Free individual membership to the Lenexa Rec Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED