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Join our team! The City of Kentwood is seeking applicants for an Executive Assistant in the Mayor’s Office.
Pay and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $22.87 – $30.65, dependent on qualifications and experience. Additionally, the City of Kentwood offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 9% employer retirement plan contribution, 11 paid holidays, three personal days, 12 sick days and up to four weeks of vacation annually.
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 offer competitive medical insurance with a 2% employee premium share, ranging from $7.50-$17 biweekly, as well as free telehealth visits. Employees enjoy no-cost dental insurance, vision coverage, a health savings account with an annual employer contribution ranging from $700 – $1400, flexible spending account options and a generous retirement health savings plan. Additionally, we provide employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees and free access to an employee assistance program.
We 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 Mayor, main responsibilities for this role include providing high level clerical assistance and support to the Mayor handling multiple priorities and deadlines with excellent follow through, flexibility, and confidentiality.
Our ideal candidate has an Associate’s Degree, four years of executive level support experience, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or proficiency necessary to obtain the certifications within six months of employment. Please view the full job description and requirements for more details.
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About the Mayor’s Office
The Mayor’s Office collaborates with all departments to achieve the City’s mission of providing high quality services and fostering a thriving community for all. The department strives to help Kentwood be a diverse Michigan community where all people can find opportunity, safety, health and happiness. Its core values are extraordinary customer service, integrity, equity, communication and leadership.
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! Applications will be accepted through* November 10th, 2022*.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.87 – $30.65 per hour
