Administrative Assistant - Section 8 Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura - 4.7 Ventura, CA Job Details Full-time $52,643 - $65,804 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Customer communication Administrative experience Clerical experience Full Job Description Ventura Housing Do you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and being the person others can count on to keep things moving? Ventura Housing is looking for a bilingual Administrative Assistant to join our Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher team! In this highly visible and important role, you will often be one of the first people our clients and community members meet when they contact Ventura Housing. You will help create a welcoming, professional environment while providing essential administrative support to our Housing Choice Voucher Department. No two days will be exactly the same. You may greet and assist clients, answer and route calls, help applicants understand documents and program information, process applications and correspondence, prepare mailings and recertification packets, maintain records, track important deadlines, and assist Housing Specialists with a variety of program-related responsibilities. This position is a great fit for someone who is organized, dependable, compassionate, and comfortable working in a busy customer-service environment. You'll interact with people from many different backgrounds and have opportunities to use your problem-solving skills, good judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Because many of the individuals we serve are Spanish-speaking, the ability to communicate, read, and write effectively in both English and Spanish is required. What We're Looking For A high school diploma or equivalent. At least two years of experience in a clerical, cashiering, Administrative Assistant, or similar general office position involving significant public contact. Strong customer-service, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. The ability to remain professional and compassionate when assisting clients, including during challenging interactions. Experience in affordable housing or a social services environment is a plus, but not required. At Ventura Housing, our work has a purpose: helping individuals and families access housing opportunities and supporting the communities we serve. If you're looking for an administrative position where your work matters and where you can put both your organizational and people skills to use, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your talents to the Ventura Housing team! First application review will be on September 2nd, 2026