Administrative Assistant
<p>Robert Half is working with a well-established public sector organization supporting regional water supply and conservation initiatives. We are seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven <strong>Administrative Assistant</strong>. This role supports daily administrative operations while assisting with community-focused water conservation programs that serve residents, businesses, and public agencies throughout the Bay Area. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys combining administrative support with public outreach and environmental sustainability initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Administrative Assistant will provides administrative and program support to internal staff, leadership, and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Office Manager, this role supports multiple departments and plays a key part in coordinating office operations and assisting with water conservation programs and community education efforts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Administrative Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide general administrative support to ensure efficient office operations</li><li>Respond to and resolve administrative inquiries from internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Receive and direct incoming calls from public officials, partner agencies, media, vendors, and the general public</li><li>Greet visitors and manage incoming and outgoing mail distribution</li><li>Coordinate preventive maintenance, service calls, and inventory tracking for office equipment</li><li>Maintain and monitor office supply inventory, including ordering and expediting materials as needed</li><li>Maintain and organize office filing systems, including vendor and contract documentation</li><li>Maintain and distribute calendars for staff, board meetings, and agency events</li><li>Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and internal communications</li><li>Coordinate meeting logistics, including reserving facilities and organizing onsite and offsite events</li><li>Assist with preparation, assembly, and distribution of meeting agendas and materials for board and committee meetings</li><li>Support special projects requiring data collection, tracking, and reporting</li><li>Perform additional administrative duties as assigned</li></ul>
<ul><li>Minimum of three (3) years of administrative or program support experience in a related field</li><li>Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of required experience</li><li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)</li><li>Strong internet research and data entry skills</li><li>Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong proofreading and grammar abilities</li><li>Ability to interact professionally with staff, public agency representatives, vendors, and community members</li><li>Highly organized, dependable, adaptable, and proactive</li><li>Experience working in a public agency, municipal, or government-related environment is a plus</li></ul>
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- San Mateo, CA
- onsite
- Contract / Temporary to Hire
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30.00 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is working with a well-established public sector organization supporting regional water supply and conservation initiatives. We are seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven <strong>Administrative Assistant</strong>. This role supports daily administrative operations while assisting with community-focused water conservation programs that serve residents, businesses, and public agencies throughout the Bay Area. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys combining administrative support with public outreach and environmental sustainability initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Administrative Assistant will provides administrative and program support to internal staff, leadership, and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Office Manager, this role supports multiple departments and plays a key part in coordinating office operations and assisting with water conservation programs and community education efforts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Administrative Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide general administrative support to ensure efficient office operations</li><li>Respond to and resolve administrative inquiries from internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Receive and direct incoming calls from public officials, partner agencies, media, vendors, and the general public</li><li>Greet visitors and manage incoming and outgoing mail distribution</li><li>Coordinate preventive maintenance, service calls, and inventory tracking for office equipment</li><li>Maintain and monitor office supply inventory, including ordering and expediting materials as needed</li><li>Maintain and organize office filing systems, including vendor and contract documentation</li><li>Maintain and distribute calendars for staff, board meetings, and agency events</li><li>Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, and internal communications</li><li>Coordinate meeting logistics, including reserving facilities and organizing onsite and offsite events</li><li>Assist with preparation, assembly, and distribution of meeting agendas and materials for board and committee meetings</li><li>Support special projects requiring data collection, tracking, and reporting</li><li>Perform additional administrative duties as assigned</li></ul>
- 2026-02-05T23:33:42Z