Office Assistant

Title: OFFICE ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)

Location: Des Moines United States

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location 

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Part Time and/or Temp/Seasonal

Job Number

26-1065

Department

Polk County Behavioral Health & Disability Services

Job Description:

This position is part time and is not benefits eligible.

This position is for the duration of January 2026 - May 2026 and will work 10-15 hours per week. Hours will be flexible between 8AM-4:30PM and during the work week (M-F). Position will end in May 2026.

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of technical duties related to special projects or support services for an office or department.

• Inputs data on computer; maintains records of office activity.
• Schedules appointments; answers phone calls and takes messages; provides answers to routine questions from the public regarding office or department practices.
• Completes benefits applications with community members.
• Proofreads typed material, corrects grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
• Performs routine clerical assignments such as filing, sorting and xeroxing.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of word processing or similar keyboard controlled software.
• Ability to perform routine mathematical computations.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
•        Three to six months of general office experience, or
•        Any equivalent combination of training and experience that will have provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Polk County is committed to providing a diverse work environment that is representative, at all levels, of the citizens we serve. Equal opportunities are available to all applicants and current employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

 

Polk County believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success in serving and empowering our community and to our continued commitment to be one of the nation's most innovative public institutions.