Temporary Administrative Support / File Clerk

Equus • Chicago, IL

1d • $37,440 - $41,600 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, hands‑on office role that’s perfect for someone looking to transition from retail, food service, or mall work into a professional office environment. If you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and learning new skills, this could be a great next step.
As part of our Operations team, you’ll help keep the office running smoothly by supporting daily administrative tasks, greeting visitors, organizing files, and assisting staff as needed.
What You’ll Do
Greet clients and visitors and help them feel welcome
Answer incoming phone calls, take messages, and direct calls appropriately
Schedule and confirm appointments and event attendance
Organize, update, and maintain client files and records (paper and electronic)
Enter and update information in our database accurately
Help prepare packets, flyers, or materials for meetings, events, or workshops
Support basic reporting, data collection, and quality checks
Assist with general office tasks such as scanning, copying, and filing
Communicate with team members and vendors as needed
Pitch in where needed—this is a team environment
Why This Is a Great Fit for You
✅ Gain real office experience without needing years of prior admin work
✅ Build transferable skills (phones, data entry, organization, customer service)
✅ Learn how a professional office operates
✅ Great stepping‑stone if you’re wanting change career paths
✅ Temporary assignment with a clear end date (June 1)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Reliable, punctual, and ready to learn
• Friendly and professional—comfortable talking with people in person and by phone
• Organized and able to handle multiple small tasks throughout the day
• Able to follow instructions and ask questions when unsure
• Comfortable using basic computer systems (email, data entry, documents)
• Customer service experience counts (retail, fast food, mall jobs highly valued)

Nice To Haves

• Prior office experience is helpful but not required—we’re more interested in your attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors and help them feel welcome
• Answer incoming phone calls, take messages, and direct calls appropriately
• Schedule and confirm appointments and event attendance
• Organize, update, and maintain client files and records (paper and electronic)
• Enter and update information in our database accurately
• Help prepare packets, flyers, or materials for meetings, events, or workshops
• Support basic reporting, data collection, and quality checks
• Assist with general office tasks such as scanning, copying, and filing
• Communicate with team members and vendors as needed
• Pitch in where needed—this is a team environment

Benefits

• When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs.
• But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees