Administrative Assistant — Head Start and Children’s Services

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant role is onsite in Boston, MA. Compensation is $21.93 per hour. The position supports ABCD Head Start and Children’s Services and promotes understanding of the program’s mission among staff, families, and the community. This temporary role, slated to end in November 2026, provides clerical and administrative support to program leadership and staff. It helps maintain records, coordinate office activities, and handle parent-fee tracking so the program can manage its daily administrative work.

What you'll do

• Oversee clerical functions and general office procedures
• maintain records of correspondence and communications
• coordinate with agency departments on purchasing, personnel, payroll, and administrative matters
• schedule meetings and coordinate office space
• handle paperwork and record-keeping
• assess and log parent fees and payments, follow up on payments, and provide information for monthly reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant

head start

children's services

office administration

clerical support

records management

parent fee tracking

boston ma

abcd

$21.93/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health coverage, retirement plans, training and development opportunities, and an inclusive work environment.

Why this role

The role is temporary and slated to end in November 2026; it requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of human-service agency experience and general office practice.

About the employer

Action for Boston Community Development is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.