Job Description

Salary

$28.42 - $34.84 Hourly

Location

P7200

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

REQ01125

Division

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Department

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Opening Date

12/10/2025

Closing Date

12/16/2025 12:00 PM Central

Summary

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The MPRB is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant to support the Asset Management Department in daily office operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical skills, excellent time management abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position will work 30-35 hours per week.

JOIN OUR CREW, WE NEED YOU:

Join the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board and make a difference in your community!

We are seeking employees who love nature, people, and fun. Apply today and enjoy learning new skills, meeting new friends, and serving the community, all while working in our beautiful park system. Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you!

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play, and work!

What You'll Do

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Effectively assists in the day-to-day operations of the department(s) and provides administrative support to the department leadership. Performs a variety of administrative support functions specific to a department(s) including, but not limited to, preparing, editing and distributing correspondence, reports, forms and documents; answering and re-directing inquiries and correspondence; scheduling meetings; providing telephone responses; filing and copying. Work with managers to monitor contracts, keep specifications updated, track balances and monitor service area budgets. Works with MPRB and City of Minneapolis Procurement process for bids, new contracts, and other finance items-this may include resolutions, gathering multiple bids. Participate in a variety of administrative tasks, including budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, ordering supplies, processing requisitions, processing payroll and accounts payable. Coordinate recognition/award program. Manage the department training plan, coordinate registrations and payment, and track job requirements. Assist with hiring including scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, coordinating with HR and hiring managers for all proper hiring paperwork. Coordinate onboarding and tracking of new employees. Track data as requested by the department Directors. Maintain calendars and coordinate, arrange and schedule meetings, including preparing the agenda, taking and preparing meeting minutes for distribution, making travel arrangements and reservations, etc. Function as a liaison between professional staff and the general public or other agencies. Maintain and supervise the maintenance of a variety of records and files. Courteously respond to the public inquiries as needed in areas of responsibility. Perform other duties and special projects as they become apparent or are assigned.

What To Bring

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Need to Have:

Associates Degree or Business Certificate from an accredited college with courses in business administration, office technology, or related field. Administrative support experience: three (3) years. Combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice to Have:

Public sector experience

Skills Crucial to Success In this Role:

Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, department specific software systems, email, managing files and records, and other routine office procedures and terminology. Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, grammar, and math. Working knowledge of computers including MS Office Suite products. Cultural competence in engaging people from diverse communities. Outstanding customer service principles and practices and standards for a diverse customer base. Work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment with frequent customer service interruptions. Organize work, manage time and establish priorities in a fast-paced and professional work environment. Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationship with a wide variety of individuals including MPRB staff of all levels, and the general public.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Union Status:

AFSCME Local #9

Additional Information

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Selection Process:

To apply for this full-time civil service position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs. Late applications will be rejected.


What steps the selection process involves:

We review your minimum qualifications. We rate your training and experience based on application materials and supplemental questions (30%). We conduct a structured panel interview (oral exam) (70%) tentatively scheduled for December 22, 2025. We calculate your civil service score based on the above components and place you on the eligible list if all testing components are passed (passing score for each component and as an overall score is 70.00 or above). Eligible list will expire in three (3) months. We refer the top finalists to the hiring manager for an interview. References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered. We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought.

Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.


Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board- a great place to play, work, and make a difference in the lives of others.

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.



Generally part-time, civil service positions receive pro-rated vacation, sick and holiday pay. This position may be eligible for retirement benefits.