Sr. Administrative Specialist-Parks and Recreation

Ideal Candidate – Senior Administrative Specialist (Parks & Recreation Department) The ideal candidate is an organized, creative professional who thrives in a collaborative, people-centered environment. They connect volunteers, boards, and commissions to the mission and vision of Burleson Parks & Recreation through clear communication and genuine enthusiasm.

This individual enjoys balancing structure with creativity-moving from coordinating meetings and managing volunteers to storytelling through marketing and communication efforts that share the heart of parks and recreation with the community.

In this role, you'll work directly with the Director of Parks & Recreation and alongside a passionate executive team that values innovation, teamwork, and service. Together, you'll:

Cultivate community connections by engaging and recognizing volunteers across programs and events. Serve as a bridge between the department and advisory boards, ensuring clear communication and support. Shape the department's voice through authentic storytelling that reflects its values and vision. Champion a culture of excellence and inclusion through every interaction.

You'll fit right in if you:

Find joy in both structure and creativity.

• Communicate with clarity, warmth, and professionalism.

Value flexibility, collaboration, and meaningful work. Believe that parks and recreation truly make communities better. Join a close-knit, fun, and purpose-driven team that celebrates creativity, community, and the simple joy of doing work that matters.

PRIMARY DUTY:

• Provide complex clerical and administrative support for various day to day matters, projects and programs. Complete customer service activities, prepare correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, agenda items, public information material, handle record retention, database management, and assist with open records requests. Responsible for city-wide volunteer management and coordination. Position is also responsible for various marketing areas within the department including electronic and print media activities, assisting with marketing campaigns; proofreading and creating social media posts; assisting with designing and writing monthly external newsletters, and graphic design work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's Degree in business, communications, public affairs, public administration, parks and recreation or related field preferred One year of related work experience with a strong emphasis on communications, writing skills, or special events preferred 1 year in an office environment or administrative support role preferred

A combination of education, experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge will be considered

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid Texas Driver's License with a good driving record required. Eligible to acquire and maintain a Notary Public authorization.