Executive Secretary - City of Elkins : Job Details

The Executive Secretary is an entry level position providing front-line customer service and crucial administrative support to the mayor, the city clerk, city council, and other key city departments. The ideal candidate will be an adaptable self-starter with strong attention to detail, strong email communication skills, and the ability to respond professionally in a range of customer interactions, from water customers confused about a bill to state and national politicians and other VIPs visiting on official business. Light social media, filing, record-keeping, meeting support. Opportunity to learn grant writing and other skills based on interest and aptitude.Position Status: Full-time, regular; non-exempt. Benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, vacation/sick time, and more. Please see the City's Personnel Manual for information regarding benefits. (Click Here)Job Summary: Under general supervision, provides high-level administrative support to the Mayor and to the City Clerk. Work involves conducting research, preparing various reports and documents, fielding information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, maintaining files and logs, and performing other related tasks. Work may be of a sensitive nature. Reports to the City Clerk. Minimum Training and Experience: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent plus a minimum of two years of experience in a related field; Must meet eligibility requirements to become a notary in the State of West Virginia. Elkins, West Virginia is a dynamic and growing community of 7,000 people, serving as a tourism hub of the mid-Atlantic and a gateway to a vast outdoor recreation area that includes national forests, state parks, wilderness areas, ski resorts, hiking and biking trails, scenic train excursions and much more.The City of Elkins is an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.Note: Applicants may request a copy of the full job description when applying online. Using the online application, please submit a cover letter and resume.