Bilingual Administrative Assistant (32 hrswk)

This role provides critical administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth professional and efficient operation of the department. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with the ability to multitask in a public-facing environment. The Bilingual Administrative Assistant serves as the front desk lead for the Public Health department. This role offers a schedule of 32 hours per week.

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Communication: Create and distribute written correspondence including memos letters and emails. Provide English and Spanish translations for documents and communications as needed.
• Supply and inventory management: Order and inventory office and program supplies and ensure the department is well stocked.
• Purchasing and financial support: Track the departments use of purchasing cards and vehicles by collecting verifying and scanning receipts.
• Website maintenance: Ensure the departments website is up to date with current information resources and events.
• Meeting and event support: Assist with planning and scheduling events preparing meeting minutes and coordinating staff coverage for front desk events and activities.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion in compliance with HIPAA.
• Program coordination: Coordinate the Reach Out and Read program and other initiatives events and trainings.
• Administrative leadership: Serve as the front desk lead training new support staff covering reception desk as needed. Participate in personnel selection make recommendations on hiring disciplinary action and assist with preparation of performance evaluations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual English/Spanish required. Prior administrative support experience MS Office proficiency and valid drivers license are required. Experience in public health programming is preferred. Knowledge of community resources is helpful. Generally sedentary at a desk exerting up to 10 - 20 pounds to lift carry push pull or move objects. Less frequent off-site and outdoor events may require lifting pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING:
At least three years experience in office administration.

Position is open until filled. To apply please submit a Summit County Government application resume and cover letter online at or mail to Summit County Human Resources PO Box 68 Breckenridge CO 80424. For questions regarding the position please reach out to Sheri Rochford at

All positions are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer