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Administrative Assistant I
Town of BurlingtonBurlington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Mar 2026
💰 $58,000/yr
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Administrative Assistant I performs skilled administrative work in supporting the activities for the Parks and Recreation Department.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Salary is within Grade 6, of the BMEA contract, offering annual step increases via step system. Pay starts at $29.53/hour, with comprehensive & generous benefits.
Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Applications received by April 3, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
Please note: The selected candidate shall be required to submit to a full background check as required by MA General Law and DOT regulations. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check results.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Assists residents (in person, electronically and by telephone) with program registrations, online accounts, transfers, cancellations, passes, fishing permits, and movie tickets as necessary
- Updates participants regarding changes in recreation programming
- Reconciles the end of day report; cash journal, general ledger report and activity fees
- Assists instructors with roster and attendance sheets
- Orders supplies, receives and delivers departmental mail
- Prepares agenda, meeting packages and assists with special events
- Performs other duties as required
- High school diploma with 3 years’ related experience.
- Proficiency in standard office computer applications including spreadsheet and database programs. RecTrac knowledge preferred
- Ability to organize time and work independently
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Must be able to function effectively and efficiently in a multi-disciplined and dynamic work environment.
- Ability to deal effectively with the general public, other departments and business representatives.
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Must be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10lbs
Salary is within Grade 6, of the BMEA contract, offering annual step increases via step system. Pay starts at $29.53/hour, with comprehensive & generous benefits.
Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Applications received by April 3, 2026 will receive first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
Please note: The selected candidate shall be required to submit to a full background check as required by MA General Law and DOT regulations. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check results.
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