Clerical Assistant

Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

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Closing Date: July 3^rd, 2025, or upon receipt of the first 50 applicant submissions

Clerical Assistant - Outreach

Department of Health & Human Services

Hourly Pay: $15.75 - $23.63

Job Summary: The Clerical Assistant will provide general office support for the Aging and Disability Resource Center Outreach team to maintain efficient office operations. This position is responsible for maintaining and monitoring outreach print materials, giveaways, and event equipment. This is to include, assisting with setup/teardown of outreach event equipment, assisting with incoming mail and deliveries, as well as various other projects.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist program supervisor and staff with preparation, setup, and tear down of required equipment for outreach events including tent, folding tables, displays, and outreach materials.
• Maintain and monitor stock of outreach supplies including print materials, giveaways, packing of outreach suitcases, and event equipment. Assist with ordering materials.
• Support staff to ensure incoming packages and mail are delivered to appropriate staff members and locations. Receive packages and physically deliver to the appropriate storage area.
• Perform other duties as assigned and needed by the department.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Must be a current Wisconsin resident.
• Valid Wisconsin driver license.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Must have experience in customer service, warehouse, office work or closely related.
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals in aging and disabilities population.
• Associate degree or higher.
• Community Outreach experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets. Familiar with general office equipment and office machines which includes faxing, scanning, and printing. The basic exchange of information with internal and external contacts. Reading, writing, and comprehending simple instructions, reports, short correspondence, and memos. Understands and follows instructions.

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.