Temp Administrative Assistant to the Mayor

Northwest Arctic Borough; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Arctic Borough in Kotzebue, AK seeks a capable administrative assistant to handle front-desk and clerical tasks. The role involves answering calls, helping the public, and supporting staff with documents and mail.

You will use MS Office tools, maintain supplies, and perform general office duties. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with strong multi-tasking and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Answers central telephone system and directs calls accordingly.
• Receives the public and answers questions, in person and via telephone; responds to inquiries from employees, citizens and other peoples.
• Operates required office machines as needed.
• Prepares outgoing mail; sorts and distributes incoming mail.
• Duplicates and distributes materials.
• Composes, types and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda and other materials.
• Maintains office supply inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DUTIES:

• Answers central telephone system and directs calls accordingly.
• Receives the public and answers questions, in person and via telephone; responds to inquiries from employees, citizens and other peoples. Refers to appropriate person, official or department as necessary.
• Operates required office machines as needed.
• Prepares outgoing mail; sorts and distributes incoming mail.
• Duplicates and distributes materials.
• Composes, types and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda and other materials.
• Maintains office supply inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office outlook, word, excel.