Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant – Parks, Lakes, and Public Works

The City of Mattoon is looking for applicants for the Administrative Assistant position for Parks, Lakes, and Public Works.

Title: Administrative Assistant – Parks, Lakes and Public Works
Type: Full-time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Monday – Friday, except holidays
Compensation Range: $35,360 – $40,664 (DOQ)

POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of general clerical duties as required in an assigned department.
Receives direct supervision from Park Superintendent and Public Works Director.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Park’s Department is unique in that it oversees the daily activities of the parks and
recreation, sports complex and other City fields, Dodge Grove Cemetery and Lake Mattoon
campgrounds, lake marina and beach. Public Works Department oversees the daily
activities of Water and Wastewater Plants, water and sewer infrastructure and the city street right
of ways. Administrative Assistants participate in registering seasonal camping at Lake Mattoon,
scheduling and organizing calendar of tournaments for the Sports
Complex and other City fields.

For a complete job description and full salary and benefit schedule, please click the following link: Job Description

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume & cover letter to clarkd@mattoonillinois.org. Applications are due by August 29th, 2025, or until the position is filled (whichever is later). Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran