Town of Cary
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- SPORT OPERATIONS- TEMP
Town of Cary, Cary, North Carolina, United States, 27518
Salary:
$16.00 - $26.97 Hourly Location :
Cary, NC Job Type:
Temporary, Part-Time Job Number:
26-02426 Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Opening Date:
09/10/2025 Closing Date:
10/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
N/A
Description Cary's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department is seeking a creative, organized, and community-oriented Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team!
This position will play an essential role in coordinating facility rentals, managing website and social media, and performing data entry. The role requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, and strong communication skills.
Work will require a flexible schedule with weekday availability being the priority, and occasional evening or weekend availability as needed.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year.
Typical Tasks
Serves as the lead office support person for rentals and events, providing and coordinating clerical and customer service support for a variety of operations Coordinates with outside user groups to ensure accuracy and completeness of rentals, including scheduling, completion of rental agreements, and securing of payment Coordinates with Sports Programming and other departmental staff on the use of ballfields and sand volleyball courts for Town-provided or sponsored programs and events Participates in interviews, reference checks, hiring, and training processes Handles staff trainings Handles special projects, events, and special assignments; performs specialized research and reports that may be technical in nature Interprets departmental policy and answers difficult questions about departmental operations not requiring technical knowledge Answers calls and emails, receives citizen complaints and requests for services, and provides department information to citizens or refers to appropriate person; interprets department policies, rules, and regulations in response to rental inquiries Takes and transcribes dictation of correspondence, memoranda, proposals, specifications, contracts, reports, and other materials Designs, develops, and coordinates publication of information on the Internet and printing of department booklets, brochures, and forms Checks and reviews a variety of data for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established standards; follows through to correct incomplete data Collects and interprets data for records and reports Composes routine correspondence, sorts and distributes mail Contributes written material to the web and serves as a web writer for the department Operates standard office equipment, including use of personal computer and related software, such as RecTrac, MS Office, and others Ensures that assigned Web pages are accurate, timely, and complete by promptly exercising direct publish authority (where applicable) or by promptly forwarding updates to Public Information for review and publishing Performs other job-related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, equipment, and secretarial techniques Comprehensive knowledge of Excel Comprehensive knowledge of computers and related software (such as Microsoft Office 365) Ability to remain organized, multitask, and work independently Ability to complete assignments accurately and prior to the established deadline Ability to keep moderately complex records and prepare reports from such records Ability to communicate with the public and coworkers tactfully and constructively Ability to supervise other personnel Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions Ability to acquire technical knowledge of Cary's policies, procedures and the services of the department Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Education and Experience
Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
Some experience performing administrative or clerical work. Some experience with a recreation software, such as RecTrac.
Physical Requirements
Work in this class will be a combination of physical work and sedentary in an office environment. Work requires the ability to see, hear, lift, talk, and the ability to perform the tasks listed above. Work requires dexterity in the hands for typing and operation of standard office equipment. Visual acuity is necessary to read handwritten and typewritten materials and operate a computer terminal.
Conditions of Employment
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment. Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees
Cary employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. Employees hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, are
not
eligible for the Town of Cary's full-time employee benefits package. 01
This position will typically work during business hours (Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) are you able to work hours within this timeframe?
Yes No
02
This is a part-time, non-benefited position, up to 20 hours per week. Are you able to work this type of schedule?
Yes No
03
Please share any days/times you are regularly UNAVAILABLE. 04
Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, or a related field?
Yes No
05
Please give a brief overview of any professional social media/website management experience you have.Note: Details MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. 06
How many years of experience do you have performing administrative or clerical work? Note: Details MUST be included in the 'Work Experience" section of your application.
Less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 3 to 4 years 5 or more years N/A
07
Do you have experience working with a recreation software such as RecTrac?
Yes No
08
Do you have any knowledge or experience with baseball or softball?
Yes No
09
Why are you interested in this position? Required Question
$16.00 - $26.97 Hourly Location :
Cary, NC Job Type:
Temporary, Part-Time Job Number:
26-02426 Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Opening Date:
09/10/2025 Closing Date:
10/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
N/A
Description Cary's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department is seeking a creative, organized, and community-oriented Senior Administrative Assistant to join our team!
This position will play an essential role in coordinating facility rentals, managing website and social media, and performing data entry. The role requires considerable initiative, independent judgment, and strong communication skills.
Work will require a flexible schedule with weekday availability being the priority, and occasional evening or weekend availability as needed.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year.
Typical Tasks
Serves as the lead office support person for rentals and events, providing and coordinating clerical and customer service support for a variety of operations Coordinates with outside user groups to ensure accuracy and completeness of rentals, including scheduling, completion of rental agreements, and securing of payment Coordinates with Sports Programming and other departmental staff on the use of ballfields and sand volleyball courts for Town-provided or sponsored programs and events Participates in interviews, reference checks, hiring, and training processes Handles staff trainings Handles special projects, events, and special assignments; performs specialized research and reports that may be technical in nature Interprets departmental policy and answers difficult questions about departmental operations not requiring technical knowledge Answers calls and emails, receives citizen complaints and requests for services, and provides department information to citizens or refers to appropriate person; interprets department policies, rules, and regulations in response to rental inquiries Takes and transcribes dictation of correspondence, memoranda, proposals, specifications, contracts, reports, and other materials Designs, develops, and coordinates publication of information on the Internet and printing of department booklets, brochures, and forms Checks and reviews a variety of data for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established standards; follows through to correct incomplete data Collects and interprets data for records and reports Composes routine correspondence, sorts and distributes mail Contributes written material to the web and serves as a web writer for the department Operates standard office equipment, including use of personal computer and related software, such as RecTrac, MS Office, and others Ensures that assigned Web pages are accurate, timely, and complete by promptly exercising direct publish authority (where applicable) or by promptly forwarding updates to Public Information for review and publishing Performs other job-related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, equipment, and secretarial techniques Comprehensive knowledge of Excel Comprehensive knowledge of computers and related software (such as Microsoft Office 365) Ability to remain organized, multitask, and work independently Ability to complete assignments accurately and prior to the established deadline Ability to keep moderately complex records and prepare reports from such records Ability to communicate with the public and coworkers tactfully and constructively Ability to supervise other personnel Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions Ability to acquire technical knowledge of Cary's policies, procedures and the services of the department Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Education and Experience
Requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
Some experience performing administrative or clerical work. Some experience with a recreation software, such as RecTrac.
Physical Requirements
Work in this class will be a combination of physical work and sedentary in an office environment. Work requires the ability to see, hear, lift, talk, and the ability to perform the tasks listed above. Work requires dexterity in the hands for typing and operation of standard office equipment. Visual acuity is necessary to read handwritten and typewritten materials and operate a computer terminal.
Conditions of Employment
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment. Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees
Cary employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. Employees hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, are
not
eligible for the Town of Cary's full-time employee benefits package. 01
This position will typically work during business hours (Monday- Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) are you able to work hours within this timeframe?
Yes No
02
This is a part-time, non-benefited position, up to 20 hours per week. Are you able to work this type of schedule?
Yes No
03
Please share any days/times you are regularly UNAVAILABLE. 04
Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, or a related field?
Yes No
05
Please give a brief overview of any professional social media/website management experience you have.Note: Details MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. 06
How many years of experience do you have performing administrative or clerical work? Note: Details MUST be included in the 'Work Experience" section of your application.
Less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 3 to 4 years 5 or more years N/A
07
Do you have experience working with a recreation software such as RecTrac?
Yes No
08
Do you have any knowledge or experience with baseball or softball?
Yes No
09
Why are you interested in this position? Required Question