What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Office Support Staff- Youth Employment position at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board?
Summary
Provide administrative and clerical support for Teen Teamworks, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s (MPRB) summer youth employment program. Support Youth Employment and Training staff through a variety of tasks including data entry, filing, communications, and organization. Ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with a high quality and in a timely manner. Must be available early-June through mid/late August 2025; Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-12:00PM.
Join Our Crew, We Need You:
Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community! We are looking for seasonal workers who love nature, people, and fun. Apply today and enjoy learning new skills, meeting new friends, and serving the community, all while working in our beautiful park system. Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play and work!
What You'll Do
- Update and maintain databases and other tools used to track and maintain accurate records.
- Maintain office supply organization, filing, and storage systems.
- Assist with data collection and entry to maintain compliance with educational requirements and payroll needs.
- Assist with in-person visits from the public and youth and direct them to the correct staff member.
- Communicate closely with Teen Teamworks and MPRB staff on a regular basis.
- Hold accountability for work products and performance.
- Retrieve information when requested.
- Collaborate with Teen Teamworks and Youth Employment staff to coordinate special tasks as needed.
- Collaborate effective and perform independent work.
- Pay attention to detail.
What To Bring
Need To Have:
- Administrative experience: minimum two (2) years
Physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, drive, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Most work performed in a normal office environment.
Skills Crucial to Success in This Role:
- Principles and best practices of engaging diverse employees
- Principles and best practices of office organization and efficiency
- Principles and best practices of written communications
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
- Build positive working relationships.
- Understand directions and verbally communicate in English.
Additional Information
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Union Status: Non-Represented
Selection Process:
To apply for this temporary position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs. This position is open until filled.
What steps the selection process involves:
- We review your minimum qualifications.
- We conduct an interview.
- References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered. Applicant must provide current contact information for at least two (2) references on their application. Past performance and discipline may be considered.
- We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought.
Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.
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You are eligible to receive sick and safe time per the Minneapolis City Ordinance and Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, and will earn one (1) hour of sick and safe leave for every thirty (30) hours worked. Public employees will be enrolled in statutorily required Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) pension contributions if/when eligible. This position is not eligible for other benefits.
