Program Assistant — Department of Corrections

Job overview

The Program Assistant is an onsite, full-time role in Cranston, RI, with compensation of $19–$20 per hour. The position is placed through City Personnel to support the Rhode Island Department of Corrections with program implementation, office management, and daily operations. The assistant coordinates administrative work, records, information, and communications to help department leadership and staff carry out programs and deliver services to stakeholders and the public. The role supports organized operations through accurate documentation, information handling, and meeting coordination.

What you'll do

• Support implementation and administration of programs, projects, and department initiatives
• prepare, process, and maintain correspondence, reports, case records, and official documents
• collect, compile, and analyze information for reporting and operations
• answer phones, screen calls, take messages, and respond to questions about programs and policies
• coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and support internal communications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

program assistant

department of corrections

administrative support

program coordination

records management

information services

meeting coordination

microsoft word

microsoft excel

cranston ri

$19–$20/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills are requested. Experience in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, or another government or public-sector setting is preferred.

About the employer

City Personnel is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.