Part-Time Office Clerk – Administrative Services

Village of Crete; Crete (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Village of Crete is seeking a dependable Office Clerk to join the Administrative Services team on a part-time basis. The role initially focuses on water billing operations with room to grow into full-time as needed.

You will assist with payroll processing and other administrative duties, gaining broad municipal government experience. Strong computer skills and customer service are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water billing, account maintenance, payments, and inquiries.
• Assist with payroll processing and confidential payroll records.
• Provide excellent customer service in person, by phone, and email.
• Process payments and balance daily transactions.
• Data entry and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and administrative documents.
• Support general office operations and other Village departments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Data entry

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part-Time Office Clerk – Administrative Services

Pay:$19.00–$20.00 per hour

The Village of Crete is seeking a dependable, organized, and customer-focused individual to join our Administrative Services team. This is a part-time position with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as departmental needs evolve.

Initially, this position will primarily support the Village's water billing operations. As training progresses, the successful candidate will also assist with payroll processing and other administrative functions, making this an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing a broad range of municipal government experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with water billing, account maintenance, payments, and customer inquiries.
• Assisting with payroll processing and maintaining confidential payroll records.
• Providing exceptional customer service in person, over the phone, and by email.
• Processing payments and balancing daily transactions.
• Data entry and maintaining accurate records.
• Preparing correspondence, reports, and other administrative documents.
• Assisting with general office operations and supporting various Village departments.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in administrative support, utility billing, payroll, accounting, or municipal government is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new software, procedures, and responsibilities.

This position offers an opportunity to become an important member of the Village team while gaining valuable experience in municipal administration. Candidates seeking a long-term opportunity with the potential for increased responsibilities are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit a completed employment application and resume by the posted deadline.

The Village of Crete is an Equal Opportunity Employer.