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Artech

Mail Clerk

Itasca, IL · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

One 30 minutes onsite interview Hiring Manager Stack Ranking of Importance (Most Important to Least Important): 1. Location 2. Skills 3. Rate 4. Prior Client Experience

AllRight Jobs Inc

Mail Handler ARJ/197

Joliet, IL · On-site

$17/hr

On-site with Site Manager - Assignment Length: Temporary (covering a leave of absence, approx. 2-4 months, may vary) Key Responsibilities: - Handle inbound and outbound USPS mail processing - Deliver ...

Rise

Data Project Manager (Direct Mail)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$53.25 - $72/hr

Project Management & Execution: * Ensure timely delivery of mail files to manufacturing or back to the client, if Quad is not the printer. * Serve as an additional checkpoint in the process of ...

Quad

Data Project Manager (Direct Mail)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$53.25 - $72.25/hr

Project Management & Execution: * Ensure timely delivery of mail files to manufacturing or back to the client, if Quad is not the printer. * Serve as an additional checkpoint in the process of ...

Quad

Data Project Manager (Direct Mail)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$53.25 - $72.25/hr

Project Management & Execution: * Ensure timely delivery of mail files to manufacturing or back to the client, if Quad is not the printer. * Serve as an additional checkpoint in the process of ...

Bowhead

General Clerk III

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21.85/hr

Mail Management, including paper and electronic correspondence and packages * Receive, open date stamp, sort, and distribute inbound mail * Interfile correspondence in case files * Shelve/re-shelve ...

Bowhead

General Clerk III

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21.85/hr

Mail Management, including paper and electronic correspondence and packages * Receive, open date stamp, sort, and distribute inbound mail * Interfile correspondence in case files * Shelve/re-shelve ...

Bowhead

General Clerk III

Chicago, IL

$21.85/hr

Mail Management, including paper and electronic correspondence and packages * Receive, open date stamp, sort, and distribute inbound mail * Interfile correspondence in case files * Shelve/re-shelve ...

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How much do mail manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for mail manager in Chicago, IL is $22.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.84 and $25.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mail manager?

Mail Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the receipt, sorting, distribution, and dispatch of mail within an organization. They ensure that both incoming and outgoing correspondence, packages, and documents are handled efficiently and securely. Their duties typically include supervising mailroom staff, maintaining records, implementing mailroom policies, and coordinating with postal and courier services. Mail Managers play a crucial role in maintaining effective communication and documentation flow within a business or institution.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a mail manager?

To thrive as a Mail Manager, you need organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with mailroom operations, often supported by experience in logistics or office administration. Knowledge of mail sorting systems, tracking software, and shipping platforms like USPS, FedEx, or UPS is typically required. Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities help you efficiently coordinate mail flow and resolve issues. These skills ensure accurate handling, timely delivery, and secure management of all incoming and outgoing correspondence.

What challenges do mail managers face when handling high volumes of correspondence?

Mail Managers often need to efficiently coordinate large volumes of mail and packages, ensuring timely delivery and accurate distribution. One of the main challenges is maintaining organization and tracking, especially during peak periods or when dealing with sensitive or confidential materials. Successful Mail Managers implement robust sorting systems, leverage digital tracking tools, and communicate closely with team members and other departments to prevent delays and errors. Adaptability and attention to detail are key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining a smooth workflow.

What is the difference between Mail Manager vs Mail Coordinator?

AspectMail ManagerMail Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire mail operations, manages staff, develops policiesHandles daily mail processing, sorts, distributes, and tracks incoming/outgoing mail
Required CredentialsTypically requires experience in mailroom management, certifications are optionalOften requires organizational skills, basic administrative experience
Work EnvironmentLarge organizations, corporate offices, mailroom facilitiesOffice settings, mailrooms, administrative departments
Industry UsageCommon in corporate, government, and large institutionsFound in similar environments, supporting daily mail operations

The Mail Manager focuses on overseeing mail operations and managing staff, while the Mail Coordinator handles daily mail processing tasks. Both roles are essential in large organizations but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Mail jobs in Chicago, IL?

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What cities near Chicago, IL are hiring for Mail Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Mail Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,646 per year, or $22.4 per hour.

Data Entry & Mailing Assistant (part-time)

Chicago, IL • On-site

North Park University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
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$20/hr

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North Park University Admission Office Mail Manager

Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world.

North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city – a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world's largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.

The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Building on our core institutional identity—Christian, city-centered, intercultural—our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

Position Summary: Responsible for managing the admission office mail generated and sent from the campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain current master example sets of all system generated mail projects.
  • Print and process mailings for the offices of undergraduate, graduate and seminary enrollment.
  • Establish project priorities in consultation with supervisor.
  • Organize and maintain mail and storage facilities in an orderly fashion.
  • Distribute materials as ordered by churches, high school guidance counselors, and other organizations or offices.
  • Maintain records of inventory of publications, materials, and other items in the admission storage room, submitting monthly inventory reports to the Director of Enrollment Operations
  • Maintain daily records of all mail processed for the university's Enrollment Management and Marketing division.
  • Process returned mail.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Salary: $20/hr (20-25 hours per week)

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