What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Specialist - Parks and Recreation position at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County?
Lincoln Parks & Recreation is looking for an energetic, customer-focused Office Assistant to help keep our department running smoothly and our community connected to great parks, facilities, and recreation opportunities. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy a fast-paced office environment, and want to support meaningful work that benefits the community, this could be the role for you!
What You'll Do
- Be a welcoming front-line contact, providing friendly and accurate customer service at our front counter and by phone.
- Assist customers with facility and park reservations, permits, special use requests, and general department information.
- Support administrative operations through data entry, document preparation, records management, and cash handling.
- Coordinate reservations and maintain event information in our facility reservation system, including annual usage reports.
- Serve as recording secretary for advisory committees by preparing agendas, distributing materials, and taking minutes.
- Help maintain department systems such as UPLNK requests, Microsoft 365 files and calendars, and website updates.
- Collaborate with staff across districts and divisions to support events, projects, and daily departmental needs.
What We’re Looking For:
• A positive, professional communicator who enjoys helping the public.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Comfort with computer systems, modern office technology, and learning new applications.
• Someone who thrives in a team setting and contributes to a supportive, respectful work environment.
• A positive, professional communicator who enjoys helping the public.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Comfort with computer systems, modern office technology, and learning new applications.
• Someone who thrives in a team setting and contributes to a supportive, respectful work environment.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- Coursework in business practices
- Two years of experience in complex clerical work
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.
Salary : $24 - $29