Administrative Assistant - Expo & Civic Center

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In addition to applying on indeed.com applicants must submit a completed and signed Nacogdoches County Employment Application. Send by mail or email to the Nacogdoches County Human Resources Department.

The job application is available at http://www.co.nacogdoches.tx.us/jobs

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General Description:

Under the direction of the Exposition & Civic Center Manager this position is responsible for performing a variety of secretarial & administrative duties in support of the Center and providing excellent customer service to the public. Answers phones and takes detailed messages. Records revenue and documents expenditures. Maintains office and event files. Assists with the coordination of events and with venue setup and preparation. Performs additional duties as required or assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE WILL VARY AND WILL INCLUDE EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of general office and administrative support procedures
• Excellent hospitality and guest relations skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of telephone procedures and etiquette
• Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner
• Strong scheduling and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles & basic knowledge of QuickBooks
• Skill in using standard office equipment
• Skill in using MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe Acrobat
• Skill in using computers and posting information to websites and Facebook page

Additional Information:

• Requires work hours other than M-F 8-5 (including nights, weekends and holidays as needed)
• Occasional travel required
• Majority of work is performed in climate controlled environment with some outdoor exposure to extreme hot & cold temperatures
• Must occasionally work around large and small livestock animals
• Requires ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Requires ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Qualifications:

• Graduation from High School or GED
• One year administrative support experience
• One year customer service experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,445.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

• Nacogdoches, TX 75964 (Required)

Work Location: In person