Administrative Assistant (A1479411HN) Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: USD23 - USD23 per hour

This is a 100% onsite opportunity in Boston with a nonprofit focused on affordable housing and housing stability. The role pays $23/hour, with compensation of approximately $48,000 if converted to permanent employment. The schedule is 8:45 AM–5:00 PM, and the assignment is expected to last 3+ months with potential for temp-to-hire. The targeted start date is November 2. The interview process includes a virtual interview followed by an onsite interview.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide responsive, customer-focused service to clients and coordinate with internal teams and external resources
  • Manage a busy workload involving ongoing administrative tasks and client/case-related responsibilities
  • Participate in monthly team meetings, community meetings, trainings, and workshops
  • Provide coverage for coworkers and vacant caseloads as needed
  • Assist with special team and department projects
  • Work collaboratively while also managing responsibilities independently
  • Help identify problems and develop practical, flexible solutions

Qualifications:

  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, both by phone and in person
  • Ability to handle high-volume administrative work and large caseloads
  • Excellent organization, multitasking, and time-management skills
  • Strong verbal, written, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work effectively in emotionally stressful situations and manage conflict professionally
  • Sensitivity and empathy when working with a diverse, low-income population
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, plus comfort learning new systems
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
  • Rental subsidy program or social services experience is a plus
  • Must speak and write English plus at least one of the following languages: Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Toisanese, or Spanish

Qualified candidates encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.