Office Assistant - City Managers Office (Temp)

LITTLE ROCK, ARPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from City of Little Rock

• Job overview

  The Office Assistant in the City Manager's Office provides clerical support to the Office of Executive Administration, facilitating smooth office operations.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves answering multi-line phones, greeting visitors, typing correspondence, maintaining office supplies, scheduling appointments, managing files, and serving as backup for other clerical staff.

• Experience and skills

  Requires high school education with two years of general clerical experience and one year of basic bookkeeping or money handling experience; equivalent education and experience combinations are considered.

• Application process

  Applications are submitted online with supplemental questions used for screening; candidates receive communication via text or email and can check application status through NeoGov or Human Resources.

Company overview

The City of Little Rock is the capital city of Arkansas and serves as the administrative and economic hub of the state. The city government provides essential services such as public safety, infrastructure maintenance, parks and recreation, and community development, funded primarily through taxes, fees, and grants. Established in 1831, Little Rock has a rich history, including its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, notably the 1957 desegregation of Central High School. The city emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and community engagement in its operations, making it a dynamic workplace for public service professionals.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight clerical support skills, multi-line phone system experience, and proficiency with word processing software, as these are central to the Office Assistant role in the City Manager's Office.

• Emphasize your ability to handle visitor interactions, manage appointments, maintain filing systems, and perform basic bookkeeping or money balancing, aligning with the job's key responsibilities.

• Apply through multiple platforms including the City of Little Rock's official careers site, NeoGov, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances.

• Connect with current employees or administrative staff in the City Manager's Office or Executive Administration division on LinkedIn; start conversations by asking about their experience working in city government or inquiring how the office manages daily administrative tasks.

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