Salary: $22.00 – $24.00 Hourly
Location : Brighton, CO
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 23-00908
Department: Finance
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 06/15/2023
Closing Date: 6/28/2023 11:00 PM Mountain
Job Description
Budgeted starting pay – $22.00-$24.00/hour paid biweekly, no more than 24 hours a week. Position not eligible for benefits and any overtime will need to be approved by department director.
Job Description
Want to be a part of an organization that is as invested in your success as you are in the organization? Do you care about building a strong community that supports the needs of today and of future generations? At the City of Brighton, we are committed
to operational excellence and a culture that is customer-centric, purposeful, accountable, transparent, and communicative-a mission that starts with you.
Here at the City of Brighton, we believe in a strong quality of life! That’s why this position enjoys our full suite of benefits including paid time off, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and medical insurance upon starting. At the City of Brighton, we think investing in our talent grows us all. This position receives a 9% retirement match that is vested immediately, enjoys annual salary increases as budget allows, and can take advantage of our tuition assistance.
Brighton is a vibrant, close-knit community that deeply values its history and agricultural roots while embracing progress, innovation and sustainability. Just 20 miles north of downtown Denver and less than two hours from Colorado’s famous mountain towns, Brighton is ideally located at the crossroads of everything. This connection has helped drive robust population growth, seeing the community double from 21,000 to over 41,000 residents in just two decades. Other draws include over 235 acres of parkland, 37 miles of trails, and beloved regional events including Brighton Summerfest, 4th of July, Egg Dash, Art in the Park, Brighton BBQ, Turkey Trot and Festival of Lights.
Position Summary
The City of Brighton is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Finance Department. This position is part time, up to 24 hours per week, and in person at City Hall located at 500 S. 4th Street in Brighton.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail oriented and will be able to effectively manage their time and tasks. They will have strong written and oral communication skills and be comfortable working on a variety of tasks throughout the day or week.
Day to day tasks for this position may include (but is not limited to) financial transaction data entry and processing, basic financial review or analysis, managing supply inventory and replenishment, and supporting department managers with scheduling, meeting coordination and planning.
Administrative Assistants at all levels can be expected to perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative tasks in support of the public, the assigned department, Department Directors, and other senior staff members. This position must work well in group setting/peers and with the public by providing excellent, respectful customer service and human relations skills, which support the City of Brighton’s mission and values, and may be under the supervision of higher-level clerical and administrative staff.
This position has excellent growth potential with career levels distinguished as follows: Level Level I:
? Entry level experience, knowledge of office functions and computer equipment, general bookkeeping and filing, organization, front desk assistance and other duties as assigned.
Level II:
? Mid-level experience, duties of a Level I plus workflow management, internal committee involvement, and professional communication composition, and other duties as assigned.
Level III:
? Advanced experience, duties of a Level I and Level 2 handling of sensitive information, project management, action item accountability, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
? High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by additional administrative training.
? Possession of a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
? Ability to complete FEMA ICS 100 and IS 700 training within six (6) months of hire.
? Ability to perform moderate physical work, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, see and read instructions, journals, charts, and characters on a computer screen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible, customer service and/or clerical related experience, including financial data processing.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant. Don’t meet all the required qualifications? We encourage you to apply anyway. We don’t hire your resume; we hire real people. If you have a positive attitude, the desire to learn, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we want you on our team. FEMA ICS 100 and IS 700 training within six (6) months of hire.
The City of Brighton offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about our benefits package here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13AFP-ysl6DcOAqNucCx-ZeVQNVmQbBQH/view