Administrative Assistant (Confidential)

City of Corona; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corona’s Community Services Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential administrative support that keeps community programs, events, and public services running smoothly.

Ideal candidates will handle scheduling, document management, communications, and professional customer service to staff and residents in a fast-paced municipal environment. Experience in government settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience.
• Municipal or local government experience is desirable.

Skills

Administrative support

Scheduling

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience

Job description

Are you ready to play a key role in supporting the programs, events, and services that help strengthen and connect the Corona community every day?

The City of Corona’s Community Services Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant who enjoys supporting meaningful, people-focused work. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support that helps keep community programs, events, and public services running smoothly. You will manage documents, assist with scheduling, coordinate communications, and provide professional customer service to staff and residents. This position requires someone who can maintain confidentiality, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced municipal environment. Every task you complete contributes to the department’s ability to deliver high-quality services that enrich the lives of Corona’s residents.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a direct impact on their community through strong organizational and administrative skills. You will help ensure that teams have the information, resources, and coordination they need to run recreation programs, youth services, senior activities, and citywide events. Your efforts will support collaboration across divisions and help streamline operations so staff can focus on serving the public. By managing important tasks with accuracy and professionalism, you will play a key part in maintaining the department’s welcoming, service-driven environment. If you are ready to support a mission that brings the community together, we encourage you to apply.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience.

Desired Experience:

• Previous municipal or local government experience.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Community Services Department in the City of Corona is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through recreational programs, cultural events, and essential community resources. It offers a wide range of services, including parks and facility maintenance, library services, senior programs, youth activities, and special events that bring the community together. It also provides educational opportunities, volunteer programs, and assistance resources to support residents of all ages. With a focus on engagement, health, and enrichment, it strives to create a vibrant and connected community.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.