PA Food Policy Council Assistance (Wage) - Clerical Assistant 2

Are you a self-directed professional who enjoys performing a broad spectrum of administrative duties? If so, the PA Food Policy Council has the perfect opportunity for you. We are searching for a dedicated Clerical Assistant 2 to temporarily serve as the administrative support for this program. If you have exceptional communication skills, we want you on our team! Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation and communications of the PA Food Policy Council, and its meetings, workgroups, subcommittees and other events. This position would also support the Council's keystone project--development and execution of the state's first Food Action Plan. This position completes scheduling, calendar management, and correspondence; assists with meeting preparation, including drafting agendas, recording minutes, and distributing materials; maintains files and databases; assists with social media and website updates; and processes invoices, expense reports and reimbursement.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This is a temporary, wage position with no benefits and is expected to work no longer than 9 months.
• This position may require travel for Council events and meetings.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly wage of $18.05 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (commonwealth title); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.