Directors Assistant (AS04) – Parks Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Director’s Assistant (AS04) – Parks 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Nashville, TN 37201 JOB Metro Parks and Recreation is seeking a dedicated and professional executive assistant to serve as the Parks and Recreation Director’s Assistant. The qualified candidate will be highly skilled, and goal driven with strong attention to detail. This position performs high-level, often confidential administrative duties involved in a variety of management services essential to operation of the Metro Parks and Recreation department. Performs related duties as required.

Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.

This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Screen and direct phone calls and visitors in a professional and courteous manner. Prepare and process correspondence, minutes, business forms, reports and agendas. Manage a very active and detailed calendar. Make travel arrangements.

Schedule, plan and coordinate events.

Research data to prepare documents for review or presentation by the Director and/or leadership team.

Communicate accurately and professionally with a wide range of internal and external contacts.

Attend, participate in, and record meetings.

Handle and maintain integrity of privileged and confidential documents.

Lead or participate in special projects.

Supervise front office personnel, manage coverage schedule and absences, along with: Assigns and reviews workManages leave requestsEvaluates employee performanceCounsels with and corrects employee performance as neededPerforms other duties as needed.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Degrees in business or related field of studyExperience writing correspondence, minutes, reports and agendasExperience supervising office staffExperience planning and coordinating eventsProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteWe are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.