Job Description
Join the City of Chicago's urgent hiring initiative for a temporary Administrative Assistant position. This immediate hire opportunity offers a chance to support critical public service operations while gaining valuable government experience. We seek a detail-oriented professional to maintain departmental workflows and ensure seamless citizen services. Competitive benefits package includes health insurance and retirement plan eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Manage departmental correspondence, records, and filing systems
- Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and logistics for department heads
- Process and maintain confidential personnel and operational documents
- Provide frontline citizen support via phone and in-person inquiries
- Assist with budget tracking and procurement documentation
- Prepare reports, presentations, and official communications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years administrative support experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to obtain required city background clearance
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to start immediately and work on-site
- Experience with government documentation systems preferred