The Community Action Division provides emergency assistance to Kent County residents. Our direct services include food security, utility assistance, eviction and foreclosure prevention, housing vouchers, self-sufficiency, transportation, and information & referral services. We also provided resources in the development & retention of affordable housing, public infrastructure, non-profit support, weatherization services and home repair services.

The successful candidate will join a group of dedicated staff working to improve the quality of life for Kent County residents by providing services, resources, education and advocacy to people in need.
Our goal is to help individuals and families in Kent County achieve lasting economic security and move out of poverty. We are committed to developing communities, expanding opportunities, and improving lives.
If you’re passionate about helping people in your community and making a difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply for our Clerk II.

Duties of this position include: providing general office support; covering the front desk; assisting in collection of information for reports; performing financial and/or program related recordkeeping; assisting leadership in preparations for meetings; answering and making outgoing phone calls, greeting clients, offering information or referrals, and checking clients in for appointments; ordering office/program supplies and coding invoices.

Thank you for considering the Community Action Division as your next career opportunity!
The successful candidate will have strong customer service skills, as well as excellent computer skills including experience with database entry and Excel spreadsheets. High school graduate or equivalent combined with a minimum of one year of successful clerical experience.

Spanish speaking ability, a willingness to participate in food distribution drives and the ability to lift 50 pounds are all strongly preferred.