Part-Time Administrative Aide - Economic Development

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Services Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all who live, work, and visit the City of Fort Lauderdale. We achieve this by delivering responsive, inclusive, and community-focused programs that strengthen community resilience and promote equitable economic growth.

The Economic Development Division is seeking a part-time Administrative Aide.

The Economic Development Division's focus is on promoting long-term prosperity and sustainable growth. We serve as a central hub for business support, retention, and expansion, fostering entrepreneurship and attracting new investments to strengthen the city's economic competitiveness. Fort Lauderdale is rapidly emerging as a model city for sustainable and inclusive economic development. By focusing on long-term growth, environmental stewardship, and opportunities for all, the city has created a thriving ecosystem where residents, businesses, and investors can live, work, play, and invest with confidence. The city’s vibrant downtown, diverse industries, and commitment to innovation have made it a magnet for talent and investment. Fort Lauderdale’s forward-thinking approach supports not only technology and marine industries but also tourism, creative sectors, and small businesses, ensuring a resilient and dynamic economy.

This position may performs word processing, printing and collating documents, scheduling appointments, performing light bookkeeping, coordinating with other departments and completing any other assigned projects and tasks.

This is an "at-will" position up to 32 hours weekly and is not subject to Civil Service Rules or any collective bargaining agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs clerical duties in support of an assigned area of responsibility
• Produces a wide variety of reports, letters, spreadsheets, data entries, memoranda and statistical charts
• Provides front counter assistance and screens office and telephone callers
• Responds to requests for information, accepts payments and resolves complaints
• Prepares and disseminates information through email
• Creates and submits reports as required
• Operates a variety of office equipment including copiers, facsimile machine and computer
• Performs data input and retrieval
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies as needed
• Processes purchase orders and requisitions
• Prepares a variety of documents for the purchase of supplies and equipment
• Sends certified mail correspondence
• Reconciles P-Cards/Depart Purchasing Card statements
• Receives and processes incoming invoices
• Prepares and disseminates Informational bulletins and memorandums
• Maintains department files, records and rosters
• Prepares and archives closed files for retention and files required yearly reports
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: High school Diploma or G.E.D.Minimum of 3 years administrative or clerical work experience.Minimum of 1 year experience working in an economic development, business assistance, or community engagement setting.Familiarity with municipal operations or business licensing processes.Excellent technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Typing skills of at least 40 words per minute accurately.Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (copier, computer, fax, etc.). If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) . to the online application.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual Spanish or Creole fluency.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) . to the online application.



The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 11/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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• City of Fort Lauderdale

• (954) 828-5300

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