Job Description
Join our dynamic team as an Administrative Assistant and kickstart your career in public service! The City of Long Beach is seeking motivated individuals with no prior experience to support essential city operations. Enjoy a flexible schedule while gaining valuable administrative skills in a supportive environment. This role offers growth opportunities and the chance to make a direct impact on our community.
Responsibilities
- Manage incoming communications via phone, email, and in-person inquiries
- Organize and maintain digital filing systems and physical records
- Schedule appointments and coordinate meeting logistics for department heads
- Prepare routine correspondence, reports, and presentation materials
- Assist with data entry and basic bookkeeping tasks
- Support departmental events and community outreach initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Customer-service oriented mindset
- Willingness to learn new systems and procedures
- Valid California driver's license preferred