Operations Support Specialist

Town of West Hartford; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of West Hartford is seeking an Operations Support Assistant to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support across departments. You will manage scheduling, records, and data entry to help daily functions run smoothly.

The role emphasizes customer service for residents and staff, attention to confidentiality, and helping coordinate meetings, reports, and special projects within a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of administrative or operations support experience required.
• Experience in a municipal or public sector environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support including scheduling, correspondence, filing, and document preparation.
• Maintain department records, databases, and tracking systems with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with invoices, purchase orders, and budget tracking; enter and reconcile data.
• Support coordination of meetings, agendas, minutes, and follow-up tasks.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Data management proficiency

Confidentiality and discretion

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Town of West Hartford is seeking an Operations Support Assistant to provide administrative, logistical, and operational support across departments. You will manage scheduling, records, and data entry to help daily functions run smoothly.

The role emphasizes customer service for residents and staff, attention to confidentiality, and helping coordinate meetings, reports, and special projects within a municipal setting.