Administrative Assistant - Riverside Main Office

Ventura Housing; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Housing is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant for our Riverside Main Office in Riverside, CA. You will be one of the first faces and voices clients encounter, ensuring the front office runs smoothly and providing administrative support across the Agency.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, high school diploma, and at least four years of clerical experience in a public-facing office. Valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required; speak, read, and write effectively in both languages.
• Minimum four years of clerical/public-facing experience in a general office setting.
• Valid/current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist clients, visitors, and members of the public.
• Answer and route incoming calls and respond to general questions.
• Provide basic information about Ventura Housing programs and community resources.
• Receive and review housing applications and supporting documentation.
• Perform data entry and maintain applicant and Agency records.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate meeting rooms, and set up Teams calls.
• Sort and distribute mail and maintain front-office materials.
• Assist with filing, document preparation, and special projects.
• Provide administrative support to departments throughout Ventura Housing.
• Deliver excellent customer service, even when busy or challenging.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Recruitment Information: This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time. The first review of applications will be Thursday, September 10, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply early! Administrative Assistant - Riverside Main Office

Join the Ventura Housing Team!

Are you organized, dependable, bilingual, and someone who enjoys helping people? Ventura Housing is looking for an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our team at our Riverside Main Office!

Location: Riverside Main Office - Ventura, CA

Bilingual English/Spanish REQUIRED

What You'll Do

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be one of the first faces and voices people encounter at Ventura Housing. You'll help keep our front office running smoothly while providing administrative support throughout the Agency.

Some Of Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include

• Greeting and assisting clients, visitors, and members of the public
• Answering and routing incoming calls and responding to general questions
• Providing basic information about Ventura Housing programs and community resources
• Receiving and reviewing housing applications and supporting documentation
• Performing data entry and maintaining applicant and Agency records
• Scheduling meetings, coordinating meeting rooms, and setting up Teams calls
• Sorting and distributing mail and maintaining front-office materials
• Assisting with filing, document preparation, and special projects
• Providing administrative support to departments throughout Ventura Housing
• Delivering excellent customer service-even when things get busy or challenging

The position serves as an important point of contact for our clients and community while helping support the day-to-day operations of Ventura Housing.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is friendly, professional, organized, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma
• At least four (4) years of experience in a clerical, cashiering, or Administrative Assistant position in a general office setting with heavy public contact is REQUIRED
• Bilingual English/Spanish REQUIRED - must be able to speak, read, and write effectively in both languages
• Valid/current driver's license

College-level coursework related to social sciences or business and experience with a social services organization are desirable.

Why Ventura Housing?

We're proud of the inclusive, service-oriented culture we've built and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to integrity, respect, teamwork, and public service.

Ventura Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and respect.

Salary: $52643 - $65804 per year