Bilingual Clerk 1: Data Entry & Front Desk

Bergen County; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Clerk 1 for the Division of Child Care Resources in Bergen County. Under supervision, you will perform routine clerical tasks including data entry, mail handling, and document processing to support childcare services.

The role requires a High School Diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred; a NJ driver’s license may be required for certain duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel) is required.
• Must learn to use agency electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Answer a high-volume switchboard and provide routine information; refer complex inquiries to staff.
• Greet clients, receive documents, scan materials, and assist with basic inquiries.
• Process applications, documents, forms and fees for further processing.
• Perform general office tasks: typing, filing, copying, scanning, faxing, mailing.
• Enter and retrieve data in electronic systems.
• Sort, index, and file materials per established filing systems.
• Open and distribute mail; prepare outgoing mail and packages.
• Compile simple information and perform basic arithmetic for routine reports.
• Maintain records, logs, mailing lists, and office supplies.
• Operate office equipment and perform small maintenance tasks (toner, paper, ribbons).
• Provide clerical support to Subsidy, Fiscal, or other units as needed.
• Learn and apply procedures specific to assigned areas (court, tax, personnel, etc.).

Skills

Bilingual English

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Education Jobs NJ seeks a Clerk 1 for the Division of Child Care Resources in Bergen County. Under supervision, you will perform routine clerical tasks including data entry, mail handling, and document processing to support childcare services.

The role requires a High School Diploma, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred; a NJ driver’s license may be required for certain duties.