Administrative Assistant

J. Morrissey & Company; Canton (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

J. Morrissey & Company, Inc. in Canton, CT is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support a local organization.

This role emphasizes accuracy, client-facing interactions, and handling confidential information with care. Responsibilities include managing daily office operations, serving as the first point of contact for clients in person, by phone, and by email, coordinating vendors, and inputting data into internal systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of administrative or office management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience coordinating with vendors or managing time-sensitive logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring smooth workflow and organization.
• Serve as the first point of contact for clients in person, via phone, and email.
• Schedule and coordinate service vendors and third-party partners.
• Maintain accurate records and input data into internal systems.
• Manage and safeguard confidential information.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

Data entry

Attention to detail

Client-facing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Assistant Canton, CT $22–25/hr, depending on experience Contract/Temporary to hire J. Morrissey is seeking a highly organized and professional, and empathetic Office Manager to support a well-established local organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented, client-facing environment and is comfortable managing sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring smooth workflow and organization
• Serve as the first point of contact for clients in person, via phone, and email
• Schedule and coordinate service vendors and third-party partners
• Maintain accurate records and input data into internal systems
• Manage and safeguard confidential information
• Provide general administrative support as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3+ years of administrative or office management experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience coordinating with vendors or managing time-sensitive logistics is a plus