The City of Conway is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant I position working in the Parks & Recreation Department and reporting directly to the Assistant Parks & Recreation Director. This position will provide administrative and clerical support to the Assistant Parks Director and other staff. The City of Conway Parks & Recreation Department provides leisure and recreational opportunities for the residents of Conway and creates tourism opportunities that benefit the residents and local businesses in the Conway community.

Requirements include:

• Ability to provide administrative and clerical support to the Assistant Parks & Recreation Director and all levels of staff in the department
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to process payment requests, prepare purchase orders, track monthly expenses, and perform other financial duties
• Experience managing accounting procedures; prior cash handling experience preferred
• Ability to manage billing for facility and field rentals, including follow-up on unpaid invoices
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public, employees, and elected officials
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Willingness to work flexible hours depending on department needs
• Must have and maintain a valid Arkansas Driver’s License
• One (1) year administrative experience required; Associate’s degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Starting salary is $36,761 annually with a competitive benefits package.

The City of Conway is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, political status, or other legally protected status.

Submitted applications and resumes will be subject to disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.