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City of Atlanta · 3 weeks ago

City Council Assistant I

Atlanta, GA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The City of Atlanta is seeking a City Council Assistant I to provide administrative and clerical support to the Atlanta City Council. The role involves managing the Council President's calendar, preparing reports, coordinating meetings, and responding to public inquiries.

GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Plans and executes assigned administrative projects for the Council President

Researches, prepares, proofreads, and edits reports, documents, and other materials

Maintains Council President's calendar, schedules meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, and conferences

Makes travel arrangements

Investigates a variety of problems, complaints, concerns, and other issues at the request of the Council President; represents the Council President as requested

Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by telephone, in person, or by mail from the public, employees, elected officials, and other city officials

Answers the telephone; screen calls and provides information

Meets and greets visitors and/or directs visitors to appropriate person

Uses independent judgment and discretion in the handling of emergency situations

May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed

May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Records managementOffice practicesEffective communicationReport writingTyping 50 WPM

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Secretarial Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Two (2) years of experience as an administrative assistant or executive secretary required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job

Knowledge of records management, secretarial, and office practices

Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with elected officials, employees, members of the general public, and other groups involved in the activities of the City, both orally and in writing

Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner

Ability to type 50 WPM

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Secretarial Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; and five (5) years of experience as an administrative assistant or executive secretary preferred