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CITY OF INDEPENDENCE – JOB POSTING
Position: Office Assistant (Part-Time)
Department: Airport

The City of Independence is seeking a friendly, organized, and customer‑focused individual to join the Airport Department as a part‑time Office Assistant. This at‑will position works under the general direction of the Airport Director and serves as the first point of contact for visitors, tenants, and the public. The Office Assistant performs a variety of clerical, administrative, and customer service duties essential to daily airport operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer phones, route calls, and respond to emails and inquiries.
• Greet and assist visitors and tenants professionally; direct individuals to appropriate personnel.
• Schedule appointments and assist with facility rentals or requested services.
• Enforce airport facility rules and regulations related to public health and safety.
• Maintain records, filing systems, and perform data entry.
• Perform basic math and accounting tasks related to collecting, recording, and handling money.
• Support invoicing, receipt tracking, and other light financial duties.
• Assist with emergency procedures in accordance with the airport’s emergency action plan.
• Operate office equipment and update digital documents as needed.
• Assist with public communications, announcements, and optional social media updates.
• Attend required in‑service training sessions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, email, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to follow and execute oral and written instructions effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, tenants, and the public.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and manage time efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in office administration or customer service.
• Interest in aviation or familiarity with airport operations (not required).

Additional Requirements:

• Drug testing required as allowed by state law.
• No residency requirement.

Work Environment & Schedule:

Flexible part‑time schedule of approximately 10–15 hours per week. Hours include weekends on a rotating schedule, limiting work to two weekends per month, unless providing coverage due to illness or time off. Hours are not guaranteed weekly or monthly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

At the end of this application, you will have the opportunity to complete a Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability.

Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability

Completing this voluntary form will not affect your application in any way.
Your response is strictly confidential, stored separately in a confidential file, and will not be accessed or seen by anyone involved in hiring or selection decisions—ensuring no adverse treatment will result from your choice to decline or complete this form.

If you have served in the Armed Services, please indicate the branch and the dates of your service (start and end).

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN FULL. A RESUME IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Open until filled. First review 07/10/2026.

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