Clerical Support Specialist 2026P-0021
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Ascension, LLC is building a bench of experienced on-call consultants for the role of Clerical Assistant – Engagement Administrative Support to support planning-related services for a long-term public-sector client in Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who prefer flexible, task-order–based work and have experience supporting government, planning, or community-focused initiatives.
Consultants engaged under this opportunity will support discrete, well-defined Task Orders as needs arise. Work may range from short-duration assignments (hours or days) to longer engagements (weeks or months), depending on the scope of each Task Order. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours, and availability will be coordinated in advance for each assignment.
Assignments may support Community Workshops, Public Engagement, . Work may be performed remotely, virtually, or in person within Prince George’s County and Montgomery County, Maryland, as required by the Task Order.
This role is best suited for professionals who:
- Have strong independent judgment and can work with minimal supervision
- Are comfortable supporting public-sector clients and processes
- Value mission-driven work, flexibility, and professional autonomy
- Are seeking supplemental or portfolio-based consulting work, not full-time employment
Position Summary
Provides administrative and clerical support to engagement Task Orders.
Responsibilities
- Scheduling and correspondence
- Attendance tracking
- Document formatting and filing
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Administrative Support |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred | Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications | Strong attention to detail and organizational skills |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 2+ years of experience providing clerical or administrative support |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines | Clear written and verbal communication skills | Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting government contracts or professional services teams | Familiarity with SharePoint or other document management systems | Experience supporting virtual meetings and distributed teams | Prior experience with records management or compliance-driven environments | Basic understanding of project or program support operations |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance if required by the client | Background check may be required depending on the assignment |