Admin Support​/Receptionist

Manitowoc County Employment Opportunities

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• Location 926 South 8th Street,Manitowoc, WI, 54220,United States
• Base Pay $21.01 - $22.32 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-time Regular

Join our Human Services Department in a key support role where you’ll help keep our agency running smoothly while providing a welcoming first point of contact for clients, visitors, and community members.

As a Human Services Support & Reception team member, you’ll provide administrative support across the department and serve as the agency’s main receptionist. You’ll enjoy a varied workday that combines organization, communication, data entry, and direct interaction with people.

What you’ll do:

• Provide administrative support, including word processing, data entry, file maintenance, and mail distribution.
• Serve as the agency’s main receptionist by answering incoming calls, directing callers to the appropriate staff member, and warmly greeting clients and visitors.
• Assist clients by directing them to their scheduled appointments and helping create a welcoming experience.
• Enter and maintain Service Activity Logs accurately and efficiently.
• Organize and maintain case files, including filing documents and creating new file volumes as needed.
• Provide dependable day-to-day support to all units within the Human Services Department.

Why this role matters:
Your work will help our Human Services team stay organized, responsive, and accessible—making it easier for staff to serve the individuals and families in our community.

A high school diploma and whatever combination of additional education and work experience provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

At Manitowoc County, we invest in our employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Choose from a robust selection of benefits designed to support you and your family, including:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Plan confidently for your future with:

• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
• Employer-supported income protection through Short-Term Disability Income Continuation
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

Enjoy generous paid leave benefits, including:

• Discounted subscription to the Savi Student Loan Forgiveness Program, helping employees navigate and maximize federal student loan forgiveness opportunities

Predictable schedule of 75 hours per two-week pay period

Commitment to supporting employee well-being and maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life

Manitowoc County is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, military service, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the Manitowoc County Personnel Department at .

NOTE:

Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five.

If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at  if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.

• Package Details 71898|Professional Package
• Recruitment Closing Time/Date Friday, September 4th at 4pm