Data Entry Specialist

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Weekly Pay

Opportunity to gain experience within“

Massachusetts state agency

Job summary

Massachusetts State Agency seeks a reliable Data Entry Clerk to support its administrative operations in a fast-paced office. This 3–6 month contract is onsite in Downtown Boston, with hours 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, offering exposure to a professional government environment.

The ideal candidate will enter and update data accurately, review documents for completeness, maintain electronic records, and support various administrative projects.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of administrative or data entry experience.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication and grammar skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and verify data in internal databases and systems.
• Review documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain electronic and paper records.
• Prepare correspondence and administrative documents.
• Assist with filing, scanning, and document management.
• Respond to internal requests and provide administrative support.
• Complete additional clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Independence

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Massachusetts state agency is seeking a reliable Data Entry Clerk to support its administrative operations in a fast-paced office environment. This is a 3–6 month contract position located onsite in Downtown Boston, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a professional government office while developing valuable administrative skills.

In this role, you'll be responsible for accurately entering and updating data, reviewing documents for completeness, maintaining electronic records, and supporting various administrative projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has strong written communication skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Required Skills & Experience

• 0–3 years of administrative or data entry experience
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written communication and grammar skills
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous office, clerical, or customer service experience
• Experience working with databases or document management systems
• Familiarity with government or public sector environments
• Associate's degree is a plus

What You Will Be Doing

• Enter, update, and verify data in internal databases and systems
• Review documents for completeness and accuracy
• Maintain electronic and paper records
• Prepare correspondence and administrative documents
• Assist with filing, scanning, and document management
• Respond to internal requests and provide administrative support
• Complete additional clerical duties as assigned

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Data entry, record updates, and document processing
• 20% Administrative support, filing, scanning, and correspondence
• 10% Team collaboration and special projects

The Offer

• $20–21/hour
• 3–6 Month Contract

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Weekly Pay
• Opportunity to gain experience within a Massachusetts state agency

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.