Seasonal Clerical Assistant - Client Support & Data Entry

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Department of Human Services) seeks a Clerical Assistant 2 to provide essential clerical support, assist clients, and help keep information organized. The role includes telephone inquiries, data entry, and records management within a team that prioritizes accuracy and service.

The position offers full-time seasonal work, typically 6–8 months, with hours 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, possible telework part time, and starting hourly rate of $18.83.

Qualifications

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 or graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement and be able to perform essential job functions.
• A criminal history background check is required.
• Veterans’ employment preferences may apply under state law.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone support and guide clients with information.
• Receive, review, log, and transfer written or verbal information.
• Collect, sort, retrieve, and purge records and correspondence.
• Perform data entry and clerical duties, including report preparation and general correspondence.

Skills

Telephone communication

Data entry

Record management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Department of Human Services) seeks a Clerical Assistant 2 to provide essential clerical support, assist clients, and help keep information organized. The role includes telephone inquiries, data entry, and records management within a team that prioritizes accuracy and service.

The position offers full-time seasonal work, typically 6–8 months, with hours 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, possible telework part time, and starting hourly rate of $18.83.