Administrative Assistant

The Village of Johnsburg is currently recruiting to fill an administrative support position in its Administration Department. The individual will provide support to the Village Administrator, President and Board of Trustees, and assigned committees and assist residents and business owners of the community. 

The position reports directly to the Village Administrator.  Duties include but are not limited to answering phones, greeting and assisting visitors; developing and disbursing all village communications (newsletters, e-blasts, message boards, and social media postings); developing correspondence, reports, and presentations; performing research and analysis, processing utility billing and accounts receivables; performing miscellaneous filing and document management.  Qualified applicants shall possess the following requirements and qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years experience in an administrative assistant function

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook

Strong background in social media, presentation and website maintenance

Skilled in general accounting practices

Excellent interpersonal skills and business acumen

Ability to work with various personality types and interface with the general public

Outstanding communication skills; written, visual and oral

Proven ability to function independently and be a self-starter

Ability to multi-task and be flexible

Exhibit exceptional initiative and problem solving skills

Proactive planning/organizational/time management skills

Ability to prioritize/manage workload and meet deadlines

Must have a positive “can do” attitude and professional appearance

Able to maintain confidentiality

Must take ownership of assigned tasks and see them through to completion

Johnsburg is a community of approximately 6,500 residents situated at the mouth of the Fox River in McHenry County Illinois, approximately 8 miles south of the Illinois/Wisconsin border. The Village of Johnsburg provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Interested applicants should submit a resume and references to Ms. Kimberly Giovanni, Assistant Village Administrator, Village of Johnsburg, 1515 Channel Beach Avenue, Johnsburg, IL  60051, or via email: kgiovanni@johnsburg.org