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Employment Opportunity – Administrative Assistant

May 21st, 2025|

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Administrative Assistant

The Housing Authority of the Town of Warren, RI (WHA) is committed to serving the community by providing safe, affordable housing to eligible individuals and families in our community. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant to support our daily office operations and provide critical administrative, logistical, and operational support across various departments. This position plays a key role in maintaining effective communication, managing internal systems, and facilitating client, partner interactions to ensure the smooth operation of the Housing Authority.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Extensive experience in administrative office work within a professional setting, regarding public administration, or a closely related field that demonstrates organizational skills.
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Professional, and website management tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with the public in a tactful, professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently.
• Familiarity with office equipment and filing systems is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
• Ability to learn and follow Federal, State, and local regulations, policies and procedures of the Housing Authority.
• Knowledge of State and Federal record keeping, and retention schedules are a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.

The salary range is commensurate with experience and certifications.

A complete Job Description and application can be found below. Interested candidates are invited to submit an application along with resume and cover letter to pha@warrenhousing.org. Please include “WHA Admin Asst Position” in the subject line. Hard copies can also be submitted via the Document Drop Box located in the Main Office Lobby.

The deadline to submit resumes is Wednesday, June 11, 2025, by 3:30pm

The Housing Authority of the Town of Warren, R.I is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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