Executive Administrative Assistant to the Economic Development and Urban Renewal Director (FT)

Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Executive Administrative Assistant to the Director

Urban Renewal and Economic Development

Compensation: $30.20 - $38.56 per hour

Full-Time--Non-Exempt--Non-Represented

Open Until Filled

First-look at applications: July 12, 2026

Lincoln City has a great opportunity to support the Economic Development and Urban Renewal Director as the Executive Administrative Assistant! The Assistant performs a variety of highly responsible, confidential and complex administrative, technical and project management duties in support of the Economic Development/Urban Renewal Director, as well as professional customer service to the public. This is a full-time position, scheduled for 40 hours per week.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the City's online application at: www.lincolncityor.gov
• Résumé required
• Cover letter required-include a cover letter with your résumé that explains your interest in the position and highlights your qualifications related to specific items in the job description

All required items must be included for consideration and advancement to the next recruitment step by 11:59 p.m. on July 12, 2026.

Questions about the recruitment should be directed to:

Abigail Edwards, Director of Human Resources

hr@lincolncityor.gov

541-996-1201

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS*:

EDUCATION: Associates Degree or training in public administration, business, communication, legal, economic, or other relevant education.

EXPERIENCE: Three years performing administrative, legal assistant, project management, program management, and or other related experience.

KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge of administrative practices and processes in an office environment including, business English, composition, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Must also possess excellent research and report composition and preparation skills, and have experience managing projects independently. Must have experience managing/handling confidential information. Excellent organizational, time management, ability to handle changing priorities, follow-through, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills is required. Intermediate to advanced computer skills and ability to operate standard office equipment. Must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to present a professional demeanor and provide excellent customer service at all times. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment with agility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES: None.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Experience working in the public sector. Experience supporting an executive. Experience as a project manager. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties may be considered in addition to actual education or experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods, stand, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility, the visual acuity necessary to view a computer monitor and documents. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 80% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, telephone and other standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions and background noises.