Job ID: 53538
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Last Updated: 1 days ago
A housing authority in Charleston, SC is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Office Assistant to support daily property management and office operations. This role serves as the first point of contact for residents and visitors while providing administrative support to ensure smooth operation of the housing office. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
This position is temporary-to-hire, fully onsite, with hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Responsibilities:
- Greet visitors and provide front desk support
- Answer incoming calls and assist residents, applicants, and the public with inquiries
- Collect rental payments, issue receipts, and assist with deposits and transactions
- Maintain resident files and ensure accurate recordkeeping
- Assist with lease processing, recertifications, move-ins, and move-outs
- Prepare correspondence, notices, reports, and other administrative documents
- Process incoming and outgoing mail
- Coordinate contractor and maintenance documentation, notices, and key tracking
- Record resident concerns and route issues to appropriate staff
- Maintain waitlists, vacancy reports, and other housing program records
- Monitor office supplies and assist with general office organization
- Support payroll, utility documentation, and other administrative functions
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1-3 years of administrative, customer service, or office support experience preferred
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
- Valid South Carolina driver’s license required
Compensation:
- $19/hour
- Potential for permanent hire
- FGP offers contract employees benefits including minimum essential coverage insurance, a fixed indemnity plan and a 401k retirement plan once eligibility requirements are met
