Part-Time Administrative Aide

Job Description:

Part-Time Administrative Aide

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a part-time position with a 32-Hour cap per week in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale Policy and Standards Manual. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Personnel Rules.

The newly formed Community Services Department is seeking a part-time Administrative Aide to join their team.
Be Part of Fort Lauderdale’s Economic Growth!
Are you an organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting meaningful projects and building positive relationships? The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a motivated Administrative Aide to provide essential administrative and project support to its Economic Development Division.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to initiatives that strengthen the local business community, encourage investment, support business growth, and enhance Fort Lauderdale’s economic vitality. Working alongside a team dedicated to advancing the City’s economic development priorities, you will help coordinate meetings and events, maintain important records, prepare reports and correspondence, assist with business outreach, and support programs that connect businesses with City resources.

The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while providing excellent customer service to business owners, community partners, City staff, and other stakeholders. If you enjoy keeping projects organized, communicating with diverse audiences, and making a meaningful contribution to your community, we invite you to bring your skills to the City of Fort Lauderdale!
This position reports directly to the Chief Economic Development Officer or designee within the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Economic Development Division. The incumbent provides administrative, operational, and project support to advance the Division’s economic development initiatives, business outreach efforts, and program objectives. Work assignments, priorities, and guidance are provided by the Chief Economic Development Officer or designee.

This posting will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The City reserves the right to extend or close the recruitment as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Assist with scheduling for Chief Economic Development Officer and Economic Development Division team meetings
• Assist with Division communications including drafting business and community newsletter in GovDelivery/Granicus
• Provides responsible and complex administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned area of responsibility
• Processes and proofreads a wide variety of reports, letters, memoranda and statistical charts; types from rough draft or verbal instruction; may independently compose correspondence related to assigned responsibilities
• May maintain a calendar of activities, meetings and various events; coordinates activities with other City departments, the public and outside agencies
• May screen office and telephone callers; provide front counter assistance, including accepting applications providing information, or accepting payments; respond to and resolve complaints and requests for information on policies, procedures, systems and precedents relating to assigned responsibilities
• May attend a variety of meetings; prepare and compile agenda packets; take and prepare minutes; and disseminate information, as appropriate
• Maintains detailed and accurate records; provides, creates and submits reports as required.
• Maintains department filing, records and rosters; develops, implements and modifies filing systems
• Operates a variety of office equipment including copiers, facsimile machine and computer; input and retrieve data and text; organizes and maintains disk storage and filing
• Maintains inventory of supplies; obtain estimates for ordering purposes; orders supplies as needed; ensures compliance
• of policies and procedures
• Prepares a variety of documents for the purchase of supplies and equipment
• Assist with Division communications including drafting business and community newsletter in GovDelivery/Granicus
• Assist with scheduling for Chief Economic Development Officer and Economic Development Division team meetings
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS High school Diploma or G.E.D.Must possess at least one (1) year performing clerical work. A minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, including experience developing, writing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and workflow procedures. As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com 9am t o9pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email [email protected] .

This is a part time temporary non-benefited position.

Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$32,292.00 - $91,356.09 Hourly