CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE REC - Office Assistant Salary in the United States

Under the leadership of the Administrative/Recreation Programs Coordinator, the Office Assistant assists the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department with general office operations, primarily answering telephones and handling walk-up registrations.   

Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma or HSED or GED required
• Previous experience office/clerical experience preferred 
• Ability to type 40 wpm or higher
• Bilingual in the Spanish language a plus (read/write/speak)

Skills, knowledge, or abilities needed:

• Experience working in a recreational or educational program/activities setting is desired
• Ability and willingness to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to work unsupervised in an office setting
• Ability and willingness to perform a variety of tasks
• Ability to make decisions, prioritize tasks, and respond to continuously changing work demands.
• Ability and willingness to keep accurate records and complete all necessary paperwork
• Knowledge of office equipment, computers, and software, including Microsoft Office
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Provide clear communication to and from supervisor and the public
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, read and write. This position frequently requires an employee to walk or bend. He/she may periodically need to reach, stoop, crouch, or kneel. The employee may be asked to clean, pick up, put away, and lift/carry, and/or move equipment weighing approximately 10 to 50 pounds.

Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Tools and Equipment Used

• General office equipment including but not limited to: computer, fax machine, multi-line telephone, document scanner, printer, laminators, digital camera, label maker. 
• City Van
• Program supplies
• Cleaning Supplies 

Special requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license
• Able/willing to work flexible hours