About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work about 20 hours per week and no more than 39 hours per week. The pay range for this position will be $21.26 - $25/hour. This position is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position, you can expect to work about 10 hours per week in-person at 945 South Huron Street in Denver, CO, with the remaining hours being remote. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. This position is expected to run through the end of the year, which is subject to change.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Administrative Assistant provides clerical and administrative support for the Volunteer Program within Denver Parks and Recreation. This position supports volunteer coordination efforts through scheduling, calendar management, data entry, purchasing support, vendor communication, and general administrative assistance. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Specifically, as the Administrative Support Assistant III you will:

• Examine and evaluate a variety of information to determine correctness, completeness, and adherence to program requirements; verify and correct information as needed

• Utilize computer software and databases to input, maintain, retrieve, and organize volunteer and program information and generate reports

• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records related to volunteer scheduling, participation, communications, purchasing, and program activities

• Maintain staff and volunteer calendars, assist with scheduling meetings and volunteer activities, and audit calendars to ensure accuracy and coordination across programs and events

• Create, edit, format, and revise letters, emails, reports, spreadsheets, forms, and other program materials using standard office software

• Assist with ordering supplies and materials, prepare purchase requisitions, track orders, and communicate with vendors regarding purchases, deliveries, and invoices

• Prepare and process invoices, vouchers, requisitions, and related documentation according to City and agency procedures

• Provide the public, volunteers, and staff with general and explanatory information; answer questions and resolve routine administrative issues within established guidelines

• Compile information and generate reports and spreadsheets; assist in organizing and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems

• Prepare and process a variety of documents according to established guidelines and procedures

• Operate standard office equipment and perform general clerical support duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Able to work independently, take initiative, and complete assignments with minimal supervision

• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment while knowing when to escalate questions or concerns

• Thorough and accurate in completing administrative tasks, scheduling, data entry, and recordkeeping

• Quick learner who can adapt to new systems, processes, and changing program needs

• Possesses strong communication and customer service skills when working with staff, volunteers, vendors, and the public

• Reliable, professional, and responsive with strong follow-through on assignments and deadlines.

• Experience with customer service, office coordination, scheduling, calendar coordination, purchasing processes, or administrative support is desirable

• Proficient with standard office software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate

• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of clerical experience

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

• Licensure: By position, requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Friday, May 29th, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Friday, May 29th, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CC1494 Administrative Support Assistant III

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Position Type

Oncall

Position Salary Range

$21.26 - $31.89

Target Pay

$21.26 - $25/hour based on experience and education

Agency

Parks and Recreation

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