Front Desk & Administrative Assistant

City of Lancaster (CA); Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lancaster (CA) is seeking a clerical assistant to support office staff under general supervision. The role covers answering calls, greeting visitors, filing, document management, and basic errands. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

The position emphasizes customer service, adherence to procedures, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard software. Candidates may be enrolled in a Business-related program and possess related experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Handle public inquiries on the phone.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with staff, participants, and the public.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and proficiency in other industry-standard software applications is desirable.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university majoring in Business or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming calls and other communications
• Manage filing system and recording information as needed
• Update paperwork, maintain documents and word processing
• Coordinate events as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Greet clients and visitors
• Help organize and maintain office common areas
• Perform general office duties and run errands
• Maintain supply inventory
• Opens, sorts, and distributes incoming mail
• Collect and stamp outgoing mail

Skills

Communication

Public inquiries

Microsoft Office

Education

College major in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Lancaster (CA) is seeking a clerical assistant to support office staff under general supervision. The role covers answering calls, greeting visitors, filing, document management, and basic errands. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

The position emphasizes customer service, adherence to procedures, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard software. Candidates may be enrolled in a Business-related program and possess related experience.