North Carolina Staffing
Office Assistant (Temp/Seasonal)
North Carolina Staffing, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814
Office Assistant (Temp/Seasonal)
Salary: $17.70 Hourly Location: Asheville, NC Job Type: Temporary / Seasonal Job Number: 2025-01682 Department: Asheville Parks and Recreation Division Business Services Opening Date: 08/29/2025 Closing Date: 9/12/2025 5:00 PM Eastern About Our Opportunity
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Temp/Seasonal Office Assistant in the Parks & Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Department provides programs and services throughout the City of Asheville. This temporary/seasonal position is anticipated to be year-round, not to exceed 1000 hours in a calendar year. What You'll Be Doing
Receive and reconcile credit card purchases Receive and transfer calls and messages Process information using computerized data entry equipment and various word processing programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary Work with MUNIS and Google Suite (training will be provided) Transmit and receive messages via e-mail Receive and route invoices for payment Perform other similar duties as required Work Schedule
1520 hours minimum per week during office hours of MondayFriday, 8:30 AM5:00 PM. Flexible schedules are available depending on availability, and additional hours per week may be considered. About You
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered: High School Diploma or equivalent AND at least one (1) year of related experience in customer service, accounting, office environment, or similar Performance Aptitudes
General knowledge of learned procedures, practices, and routines to deal effectively with routine work. Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc. Ability to understand existing internal policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form. Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution. Physical Requirements
Work is primarily sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. About Us
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary: $17.70 Hourly Location: Asheville, NC Job Type: Temporary / Seasonal Job Number: 2025-01682 Department: Asheville Parks and Recreation Division Business Services Opening Date: 08/29/2025 Closing Date: 9/12/2025 5:00 PM Eastern About Our Opportunity
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Temp/Seasonal Office Assistant in the Parks & Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Department provides programs and services throughout the City of Asheville. This temporary/seasonal position is anticipated to be year-round, not to exceed 1000 hours in a calendar year. What You'll Be Doing
Receive and reconcile credit card purchases Receive and transfer calls and messages Process information using computerized data entry equipment and various word processing programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary Work with MUNIS and Google Suite (training will be provided) Transmit and receive messages via e-mail Receive and route invoices for payment Perform other similar duties as required Work Schedule
1520 hours minimum per week during office hours of MondayFriday, 8:30 AM5:00 PM. Flexible schedules are available depending on availability, and additional hours per week may be considered. About You
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered: High School Diploma or equivalent AND at least one (1) year of related experience in customer service, accounting, office environment, or similar Performance Aptitudes
General knowledge of learned procedures, practices, and routines to deal effectively with routine work. Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc. Ability to understand existing internal policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form. Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution. Physical Requirements
Work is primarily sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. About Us
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.