Job Description
Join the City of Oakland's dynamic team as a Government Administrative Assistant with immediate weekly pay opportunities! This temporary role offers a chance to serve the Oakland community while gaining valuable public sector experience. Enjoy competitive hourly wages, flexible scheduling, and the satisfaction of contributing to local government operations. Apply today and receive your first paycheck within 7 days!
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to departmental teams including document processing, scheduling, and record management
- Assist with constituent inquiries via phone, email, and in-person with professionalism and cultural sensitivity
- Manage confidential data entry and maintain accurate departmental databases
- Coordinate logistics for public meetings, events, and community outreach programs
- Process financial transactions and purchase orders following city protocols
- Support cross-departmental projects with research, compilation, and reporting tasks
- Ensure compliance with city policies, records retention schedules, and accessibility standards
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Public Administration preferred
- Minimum 1 year experience in administrative or customer service roles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace
- Ability to pass background check and fingerprint clearance for government access
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse populations
- Strong attention to detail with organizational skills for multitasking
- Knowledge of Oakland municipal processes and resources is a plus
- Valid California driver's license may be required for some duties