Department Assistant

Department Assistant For The Council On Aging (COA)

Are you an organized administrative professional with excellent customer service skills? Does the idea of helping seniors and making a difference in their lives appeal to you? If you answered yes, then we have the job for you! The Town of Brewster is currently seeking an administrative professional for the position of Department Assistant for the Council on Aging (COA). This position performs office, data entry, administrative, and public service work assisting with the operations of the department and serves as the first point of contact for the public. Under the direction of the COA Director, the Department Assistant schedules appointments for COA in-house services and manages reservations for programs. Coordinates volunteer program, serves as primary contact for the public, and COA volunteers and schedules volunteers as needed; cultivates relationships with community for recruitment of volunteers. Schedules transportation for clients to medical appointments, shopping, and other appointments. Issues Senior Shellfish licenses recording transactions in database. High school diploma or equivalent required, and a minimum of one year office or related experience; municipal experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The ideal candidate is friendly outgoing self-starter, with excellent multitasking skills with the ability to switch back and forth between tasks with efficiency and accuracy.