Job Posting: Cambridge Retirement Board

Position: Administrative Assistant

Job Description

  • Answers all general calls concerning membership and directs calls to other retirement staff.
  • Greet visitors at the front desk.
  • Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the reception area and kitchen.
  • Performs other general office tasks, including responding to member inquiries via phone, mail, email, or in-person, writing letters, filing, scanning, scheduling appointments.
  • Assist in obtaining medical records for disability applicants.  Send release forms to doctors and hospitals, track responses and follow up when necessary.
  • Assist in annual outreach to vested-inactive members.  Contact members to verify their information is up to date and make appointments for members considering applying for superannuation.
  • Be available to provide needed support to remote staff by locating and scanning documents.
  • Assist with mailings and operate the postage meter.
  • Check daily mail and distribute mail to employees.
  • Make copies of various written materials and ensure that the front desk is well supplied with all documents.  Create documentation packages for group presentations when needed.
  • Maintain a record of all pending Superannuation applications.  Confirm that all applications are approved on monthly agendas and when retirees receive their first payment.
  • Assist in completion of retirement applications and refund applications.
  • Respond to requests for income verification statements, and reissue 1099s when needed.
  • Keep up the organization of the file room, assist other employees as needed with scanning and filing.
  • Related duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Essential Skills:

  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing with diverse populations.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook and Excel
  • A positive and welcoming attitude when assisting members of the community
  • Ability to work in a confidential environment as a reliable team member.
  • Multilingual skills in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian-Creole, Mandarin, or any other language spoken by the Cambridge community preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.  Answer telephones and maintain multiple files.  May require lifting up to 25 pounds.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Environment:

  • Work is conducted primarily in a standard office environment which includes fluorescent lighting, air conditioning, computers, and other standard office equipment, The position is 100% in-office.  Remote work is not available. 

Salary Range

  • $49,176.07 - $65,477.95.

Application Procedure:

Date published: December 18, 2025

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