Administrative Assistant

Job Advertisement: PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM

$16 an hour; 27.5 hours a week

Under the general administrative supervision of the Director of Economic Development and Tourism, this position provides staff support of department functions, including maintenance of accounts payable, fiscal records, department records, statistics, and office equipment/supplies. The position is frequently the first point of public contact with the department, and excellent customer service is an essential skill. Proficiency in AS-400 systems, Microsoft Office, and MS Outlook is expected.

The office assistant provides broad support to the department staff; receives incoming calls, greets office visitors, and responds to general inquiries; maintains numerous databases and electronic mailing lists; submits and reconciles expense reports and credit card transactions; coordinates and ensures operation of office equipment and supplies; and assists with the department and regional tourism accounts payable, retail and ticket sales accounts, reimbursements and commissions to partner businesses and agencies. Performs related work as assigned.

The successful candidate will have an associate”s degree in business management or a related field with core competency in Excel, AS-400, MS Outlook, and Word; supplemented by 1 to 3 years of progressive experience in office management, bookkeeping, community relations, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Hours will be Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Background check and driving record check required.

While the position is open until filled, completed City Applications and resumes should be submitted before the close of business on Friday, June 2, 2017, to:

City of Fredericksburg

Human Resources Department

715 Princess Anne Street, Room 217

P. O. Box 7447

Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7447

jobs@fredericksburgva.gov

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