Temporary Front Desk & Administrative Assistant

Charleston County Government

North Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 2,480,000 - 2,755,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Charleston County Government is seeking a friendly, professional individual to support the Public Works front desk. The role focuses on clerical, administrative, and customer service tasks to assist the department. This temporary position has no benefits and pays hourly.

Open Until Filled – Application Review Begins Immediately. Greet visitors, handle calls, process service requests, manage mail, and maintain supplies in a professional manner.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Three or more years in Administrative Services.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and proprietary software.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and route citizens/customers visiting the department.
  • Answer, screen, and route incoming telephone calls appropriately.
  • Enter, monitor, and close service requests using a departmental work management system.
  • Assist external and internal customers in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail.
  • Type/Edit of correspondence.
  • Maintain supply room and advise what supplies are needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Written communication
Verbal communication
Independence
Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Proprietary work management system

Job description

Charleston County Government is seeking a friendly, professional individual to support the Public Works front desk. The role focuses on clerical, administrative, and customer service tasks to assist the department. This temporary position has no benefits and pays hourly.

Open Until Filled – Application Review Begins Immediately. Greet visitors, handle calls, process service requests, manage mail, and maintain supplies in a professional manner.

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