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Join our team! The City of Kentwood is seeking applicants for a temporary, on-call Office Assistant to assist with elections in the Clerks Office.
The compensation range for this position is $18.92-$24.18, dependent on qualifications and experience. The City of Kentwood offers free access to an employee assistance program. We’re proud to also cover cost of job-related training, certifications and licenses to help our team members to excel in their positions. All employees receive a discount on City recreation programs and rentals.
Reporting directly to the City Clerk, main responsibilities for this role include performing a variety of office elections support duties in an office environment, providing customer service related to elections, process voter registration and election functions.
Our ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a registered voter in the State of Michigan, and at least 18 years of age or older. Please view the full job description and requirements for more details.
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.
The City of Kentwood is 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. Within our 21 square miles are more than 13 miles of non-motorized trails and 15 parks that cover 301 acres and offer a range of amenities from pickleball to splashpads. This, along with Kentwood’s outstanding public-school systems, wide variety of businesses and career and education advancement opportunities attract a diverse population.
Centrally located, Kentwood is an easy local commute, thanks to many public and private transport options. It’s also just outside of downtown Grand Rapids and a short drive from the Lake Michigan shore, offering ample opportunities for both big city lights and nature-filled adventures.
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 August 1st.
Location: 4900 Breton Avenue SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $18.92 – $24.18 per hour
