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Administrative Assistant I
Burlington, MAReporting 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:
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
Minimum qualifications include
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.
- 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.
Methods to apply for this position:
Click on the Apply Now button (preferred)
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Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:
Cheralyn Rosati
Human Resources Coordinator
Town of Burlington
29 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer