Contract Public Sector Administrative Assistant — Houston

AppleOne Employment Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Houston is seeking a dependable Administrative Assistant for a contract opportunity. You will provide day-to-day clerical and scheduling support, manage records, and act as a reliable point of contact for internal teams, visitors, vendors, and the public in a government/public sector office.

The role emphasizes professionalism, accuracy, teamwork, and confidentiality within a structured, service-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years of administrative/clerical experience.
• 3–5 years of related experience preferred depending on the level.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to department staff and leadership.
• Answer and route phone calls, respond to inquiries, assist visitors, and communicate professionally.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and distribute correspondence, reports, and meeting materials.
• Maintain filing systems, update records, and support data entry and document management.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, coordinating calendars, and preparing agendas.
• Order office supplies and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Scheduling

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services in Houston is seeking a dependable Administrative Assistant for a contract opportunity. You will provide day-to-day clerical and scheduling support, manage records, and act as a reliable point of contact for internal teams, visitors, vendors, and the public in a government/public sector office.

The role emphasizes professionalism, accuracy, teamwork, and confidentiality within a structured, service-oriented environment.