Business Services Assistant (Parks & Recreation) (89677)

Town of Erie • Erie, CO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Town of Erie is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and service-minded part-time Business Services Assistant for its Parks & Recreation Department. The role provides administrative and operational support while helping improve departmental processes and supporting recreation programs and projects. Work is based at Erie Town Hall, with some work-from-home time potentially available with supervisor approval.

The position typically works Monday through Friday for approximately 20–30 hours per week, including mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed, and may have increased shifts during summer months. Hours may not exceed an average of 130 per month. The hourly hiring range is $22.05–$24.81, with a full range of $22.05–$27.56.

The Assistant supports recreation programs including Camp Erie, teen programming, the climbing wall, and general recreation activities. Duties also include customer service, records and paperwork, inventory, budget and invoice support, public information, meeting coordination, and assisting with staff and volunteer training. The employee helps ensure participant and guest safety, follows applicable policies, and responds to emergencies as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within three months of hire.
• Complete required pre-employment interview and background screening, including national and county criminal scans, sex-offender registry check, motor vehicle report through the DMV, and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of administrative support experience; Parks & Recreation or related experience is preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist recreation staff in developing, organizing, scheduling, promoting, and leading Camp Erie, teen programming, climbing wall activities, and other recreation programs.
• Provide operational support through program planning, instruction, purchasing, staffing, scheduling, implementation, and administration.
• Communicate professionally with patrons, staff, coworkers, supervisors, vendors, and contractors.
• Manage recreation supply inventory, including preparing and collecting supplies, monitoring stock, and recommending purchases.
• Assist with camp schedules, weekly plans, field-trip logistics, contractors, and other program tasks.
• Assist with the teen youth council, volunteer program, and local trips.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoices, participant payment plans, and scholarship applications.
• Assist with state licensing compliance and record keeping for camp and camp staff.
• Complete daily records, logs, incident reports, and other paperwork; maintain program records.
• Evaluate operational effectiveness and recommend workflow and process improvements.
• Report inventory, facility, policy, and incident concerns to supervisory staff as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings and assist with staff training.
• May assist with recruiting, interviewing, training, evaluating, and scheduling volunteers and staff.
• Promote guest and participant safety by enforcing rules and policies and taking appropriate action after incidents.
• Respond to emergency situations, provide first aid, CPR, or other medical attention as needed, and complete incident reports.
• Serve on assigned committees and attend meetings; tasks may include scheduling or running meetings, tracking budget items, and coordinating staff appreciation events.
• Provide customer service and public guidance about policies and procedures; refer questions outside the role’s scope to appropriate Town staff.
• May assist with open-records requests and Erie Submit.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including distribution to off-site locations.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, including room reservations and arranging food and beverages as requested.
• Prepare and post signage in parks and facilities as needed.
• Represent the Town professionally, uphold ethical and collaborative standards, interpret and enforce applicable policies, and complete required safety training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• May serve or fill in for the Recreation Coordinator – General in their absence.

Benefits

• Free membership to the Erie Community Center.
• Access to the Town’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Colorado Sick Leave: one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
• Eligible to participate in medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Eligible to participate in supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub.
• Employer-sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes.

What This Job Offers

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