City of South Portland - Office Administrator

Start Date: July 01, 2025 | End Date: July 24, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Parks & Recreation

The City of South Portland is currently seeking a 37.5 hour a week full-time Office Administrator to join our Parks, Recreation & Waterfront team. This is an opportunity to join a well-run city and play a part in serving our community with further opportunities for professional growth.

Position Summary: This position is primarily responsible for performing a variety of routine and complex administrative work maintaining official records, providing administrative support to the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department staff, and assisting in the standard operating policies and procedures of the department. This position is responsible for supervising full and part-time Front desk staff and the department administrative assistant.

Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent, which includes specialized course work in general office practice.

Experience: Three (3) or more years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and progressively responsible experience, with additional work experience substituting for the required education on a year-to-year basis.

Benefits: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with affordable family coverage, matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, long term disability, flexible spending accounts and more.  The City also offers health insurance “payment-in-lieu” and professional development opportunities.  We offer thirteen (13) paid holidays, fifteen (15) sick days annually, two (2) personal days, and vacation commensurate with relevant experience. The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees job stability; a positive, family friendly workplace where work/life needs are valued and supported; and the support, encouragement and tools for successful careers.  The City of South Portland values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and embraces sustainable operations. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence!

Salary Range beginning July 1, 2025: $27.69 – $31.74/hour ($50,856 - $61,893 annually) depending on experience.  This position is eligible for annual step increases, and possible annual cost of living increases as approved by the City Council.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 

Job description and fillable application are available on our website at www.southportland.gov.

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, application and three professional references to [email protected], or mail them to us at:

City of South Portland

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist

25 Cottage Road

South Portland, Maine 04106

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