Administration Office Assistant

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate professional individual to join our team. This position will provide support to the Administration Department and will work closely with residents and clients. The ideal candidate will enjoy helping the public as well as maintaining an efficient office environment.

• General office support: telephone, appointments, correspondence, data entry
• Assists Outreach Program donors with selections/drop-offs
• Notarizing documents, processing applications, FOIA requests, and Voter Registration
• Maintains Gift Card log at direction of Administrator
• Maintains donor and recipient master list including donated amounts (check register)
• Other tasks as assigned by Administrator

• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and business communication
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and the Internet is required
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Random drug test, background check
• Special consideration will be given to multilingual candidates
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time
• From $19 Commensurate with experience
• IMRF Fully Funded Pension Plan (FT only)

Candidate must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible for employment in the United States. Palatine Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex or handicap; complies with the provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.