Seasonal Administrative Assistant

Seasonal Administrative Assistant

Summary:

The Administrative Assistant reports to the District Director and is responsible for providing clerical support for Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District. Answers the telephone and assists callers by responding to routine questions or service requests. Directs callers to appropriate management or technical staff dependent on the nature of the call. Checks messages on voicemail and social media throughout the day. Greets a variety of office visitors and assists them to appropriate department staff. Includes data entry and paper filing.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works to accomplish tasks in a timely and professional manner, according to specified deadlines.

• Provide administrative support for daily business office operations.

• Input various information in an organized manner into computer and file properly.

• Maintain office equipment; order supplies as needed/approved.

• Manage phone and e-mail correspondence and inquiries; provide customer service support.

• Light bookkeeping.

• Maintain the organization’s various databases, historical files, computer and hard copy documents, and other operational systems.

• Provide support for production and distribution of press releases and direct mail pieces and other communication tools in support of public health and the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District.

• Send and receive faxes.

• Assist District Director, Assistant Manager, Adulticide Supervisor and Field Supervisor with administrative tasks as assigned.

• Maintain department records.

• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Experience in administration, reception, secretarial, computer information, communications, or GIS (geographical information systems) preferred.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Possess a valid driver’s license. Incumbents must also have reliable transportation to and from work.

• Have the ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

Abilities:

The successful candidate will share a passion for and commitment to the mission of the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District. The candidate will possess strong computer, organizational and customer service skills, with demonstrated proficiency in all MS Office applications, including Word and Excel. Applicant must be effective in interacting graciously with customers both on the phone and in person. Applicant must possess energy, enthusiasm, and initiative, must be detail-orientated and capable of managing multiple tasks on a daily basis. The ability to follow established, detailed procedures is necessary. Strong written and verbal communication skills are highly desirable. Experience in an office setting is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Nampa, ID 83686 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nampa, ID 83686: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19