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Administrative Assistant
Job Description
West Sound Workforce is assisting a Tacoma based municipality in seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support their non-profit housing program. This organization provides safe and affordable housing to low-income families in Pierce County and serves more than 5,000 households each year. With a team of performance driven individuals, this organization is committed to improving the lives of those less fortunate.
Using strong customer service and time management skills, this position will work with community members and landlords navigating Housing Choice vouchers. The ideal candidate is both assertive and compassionate. They are comfortable working with the public while upholding and respecting privacy information.
If you are technically savvy, well organized, and looking for a successful, fun, and energetic team, this company focused on providing affordable housing and economic opportunity, free from discrimination this is the right place for you!
Shift Information:
- Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Flexible, 32-40 hours/week
- Interface with customers and community members via phone, in-person, and virtually
- Provide a high level of customer service, addressing complaints promptly
- Scan and index paperwork according to policy and procedure
- Prepare correspondence, emails, memos, and data to support department needs
- 2 years’ experience as a front office administrative assistant support capacity
- Experience in a municipal setting and/or housing program is a plus
- A professional demeanor and customer service skills
- Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Experience with database systems preferred
- A strong sense of organization and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
Benefits include sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked; paid Family & Medical leave (per Washington State); 401K after eligibility; holiday pay and vacation bonus after eligibility; and opt-in for health insurance, personal Aflac and life insurance plans available. Want to learn more about our benefits for temporary employees, including a 401K plan and vacation bonus? Visit our benefits page!
We value what you bring to the workplace. As such, West Sound Workforce is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, our employees’ physical safety is of utmost importance, too, in this age of COVID-19. Holding a close eye to the Center for Disease Control and OSHA’s websites, we are continually following the recommendations to maintain a safe work environment with respect to this virus and all other safety situations. As an essential employer, partnering with clients, we follow COVID-19 protocols at our worksites and ensure that all employees are aware, have proper PPE and mind those directions for the safety of all.