Position Title:        Secretary

Job Type:              Long term Temporary Position

Location:               Hartford, CT

Wage:                    $16.75 per hour

SUMMARY:

Our friends at the State of Connecticut have asked for Hallmark to hire a Long-term temp Secretary with outstanding computer and MS/Office Suite skills to provide office and secretarial support for their facility in Hartford.  Hours are 8:00am -4:30pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Type and proofread correspondence using MS/Word
• Create spreadsheets, graphs and charts using MS/Excel
• Manage executive calendars
• Prepare notes, memorandums, drafts, transcripts, charts and forms
• Compose letters and reports
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls
• Handle mail, incoming and outgoing FAX
• Schedule appointments and arrange meetings using MS/Outlook
• Perform other assignments as necessary to ensure that the office runs properly
• Screen incoming correspondence, refer to appropriate staff, and follow up to assure timely response

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of strong secretarial experience.
• Strong experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Merge print documents and mailings
• Ability to create charts, graphs and visual reports using MS/Excel
• Experience with correct office procedures and executive appointment organization
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Ability to produce neat, properly formatted, typed copy
• Ability to deal effectively with supervisor, coworkers, and general public
• Ability to work independently on administrative tasks and to make decisions within the framework or departmental policies
• Ability to follow instructions
• Possess strong verbal ability and interpersonal skills

OTHER:

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Hallmark and our Client are Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employers.  We encourage all qualified people with the current right to work for any employer in the USA to apply.  NOTE: We cannot consider H-1 Visa candidates for this position.  Principals only, please.