50 Plus Administrative Assistant

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

• Provide administrative support to the Roeland Park 50 Plus Coordinator.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and executing programs and events for all ages. Organize volunteers, information, and materials to conduct programs as requested by the coordinator.
• Complete program registrations, manage one-on-one program scheduling, input program changes, and communicate pertinent information to appropriate staff and enrolled patrons.
• Complete proofing and data entry for all classes, programs, and events on multiple platforms; such as, registration software, department website, and print publications.
• Assist with and in some cases lead marketing efforts to promote programs through a variety of avenues, including flyers, JCPRD’s 50 Plus Facebook page, promotional mailings, county publications and the 50 Plus e-Newsletter.
• Complete monthly reporting; such as, tracking of program numbers, input of budget numbers for multiple program areas, and volunteer hours.
• Work closely with the Roeland Park Community Center Assistant to provide support and coverage for the centers Welcome Desk.
• Occasionally provide coverage or event assistance at other 50 Plus Department offices or with department daytrips, social outings, and nature walks which may require driving a 14-passenger mini-bus. 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of customer service and clerical/administrative work.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication skills with a friendly and engaging demeanor with patrons.
• Strong customer service skills and experience with serving older adults.
• Ability to work independently, and as a team.
• Time management skills including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail in spreadsheets, recreation software, proofing, schedules, and tasks.
• Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with district staff and community partners.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Lifting up to 25lbs.
• All department staff may be required to assist in other program areas which may require driving a 14-passenger transportation vehicle.
• Assisting with outdoor camps and/or programs exposing them to hot or cold temperatures.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.