Join our team! The City of Kentwood is seeking applicants for two part-time Office Assistants in the Clerk's Office.
Pay and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $21.11-$26.97, dependent on qualifications and experience. The City of Kentwood offers free access to an employee assistance program. Part-time employees are also eligible for paid vacation and sick leave benefits.
We're proud to be among the first municipal employers in West Michigan to offer a fully paid parental leave benefit. Our policy provides employees with four weeks of fully paid leave following birth, adoption or placement for adoption. Employees who give birth are eligible for an additional two weeks of leave for a total of six weeks fully paid.
We also cover the cost of job-related training, certifications, and licenses to help our team members excel in their positions. Employees also enjoy free access to a fitness room and all employees receive a discount on city recreation programs and rentals.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the City Clerk, main responsibilities for this role include performing a variety of office support duties, acting as the first point of contact for callers and/or visitors, processing passport applications, maintaining voter registration, assisting in assigned election functions and providing information to the public regarding City functions and activities. Please view the full job description and requirements for more details.
Our ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a registered voter in the State of Michigan and one year of clerical office support experience. Due to passport issuance regulations, the Office Assistant must be a U.S. Citizen.
About the Clerk’s Office
The Clerk’s Office serves the community through election administration and voter registration, passport services, business licensing, cemetery administration and more. Clerk’s Office team members are the first to answer phone calls to City Hall and are often the first stop for community members when they enter the building. They help answer questions or redirect individuals to the appropriate department that can best help them.
The City Clerk is the keeper of contracts and agreements, and acts as the FOIA coordinator for Kentwood except for the Police Department and 62-B District Court. Functioning as the Clerk to the City Commission, the Clerk also prepares agendas and maintains the official record of minutes, resolutions and ordinances.
About the City of Kentwood
A community of more than 54,000 residents and growing, Kentwood is a safe, prosperous and welcoming city with vibrant neighborhoods and flourishing businesses that make it a wonderful place to live and work. The City offers easy access to a variety of amenities including many of West Michigan’s destination shopping, dining, entertainment and outdoor recreation options. This, along with Kentwood’s outstanding public-school systems, wide variety of businesses and career and education advancement opportunities attract a diverse population.
With a mission of providing high quality services to foster a thriving community for all, Kentwood maintains a culture of excellent customer service, actively providing a responsive and responsible local government with a focus on continual improvement.
The City of Kentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today to join our supportive, dynamic team!
