Administrative Assistant

Contract Administrative Assistant

We're hiring a Contract Administrative Assistant for a 3–6 month opportunity in Worcester, MA, with the possibility of extension or renewal. This is a fully onsite role, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, paying $20–$25 per hour. You'll provide day-to-day administrative and office support within a state agency environment, helping keep records, documentation, scheduling, correspondence, and general operations organized and running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for an administrative professional who enjoys being organized, staying busy, and working in a structured professional environment. You'll gain valuable experience supporting a public-sector organization while developing your administrative, communication, and organizational skills. The role offers consistent hours, a predictable onsite schedule, and the potential to continue beyond the initial contract depending on business needs and performance. State and municipal organizations in Worcester regularly hire administrative and clerical professionals to support their day-to-day operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 1+ year of administrative, office, clerical, or customer service experience
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional and dependable approach to work
• Ability to work onsite in Worcester, MA five days per week

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous experience supporting a government, state, municipal, or public-sector organization
• Experience with document management and maintaining records
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information
• Experience coordinating schedules, meetings, or appointments
• Familiarity with administrative databases or document management systems
• Associate's degree or higher
• Previous contract or temporary assignment experience

What You Will Be Doing

• 40% Microsoft Office & Administrative Systems
• 25% Data Entry & Document Management
• 20% Scheduling & Correspondence
• 15% General Office Support

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands On Administrative Support
• 10% Data Entry & Documentation
• 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer

• $20–$25 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• 3–6 month initial contract
• Opportunity for contract extension/renewal
• Fully onsite in Worcester, MA
• Monday–Friday schedule

You will receive the following benefits:

• Benefits available based on contract eligibility
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Professional experience within a state agency environment
• Opportunity for contract extension or renewal

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.