Receptionist

Sacramento Area Council of Governments•Sacramento, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) is seeking a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant I to provide daily front desk coverage, administrative support, and onsite office coordination for a staff of approximately 60. This full-time, in-office role serves as a welcoming first point of contact for employees and visitors, while helping keep the office organized, responsive, and running smoothly. While SACOG operates in a hybrid work environment, this position is intentionally designed as an onsite role and is not eligible for regular remote work because it provides daily front office coverage, in-person support, and meeting room assistance. This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys being the “go-to” person, helping others throughout the day, following through on routine responsibilities, and supporting a workplace where no two days are exactly the same. If you are organized, approachable, service-oriented, and enjoy helping others succeed, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Experience providing customer service, front office, administrative, clerical, or office coordination support in a professional setting.
Ability to be reliable, conscientious, and consistent in meeting deadlines and completing routine responsibilities.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Valid California driver’s license
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, equipment, and basic office technology.
Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ability to provide professional, courteous, and responsive service while interacting with a variety of individuals throughout the day.
Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
One year of increasingly responsible clerical, secretarial, or office support experience

Nice To Haves

Event coordination experience
Interest in serving as a central connection point for a collaborative workplace.
Demonstrated ability to create a welcoming environment and build positive working relationships across an organization.
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks
Accuracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Greet visitors, manage incoming calls and communications, coordinate office activity, and serve as a professional and welcoming resource for staff and visitors.
Build positive working relationships across the organization, assist staff with routine administrative needs, maintain office supplies and shared spaces, and help ensure the office is organized and functional.
Assist the administrative team with internal meetings and external event reservations, including room setup, breakdown, materials preparation, day-of support, before- and after-event inspections, and follow-up processes.
Set up and provide basic troubleshooting for meeting room equipment, audiovisual tools, video conferencing, printers, copiers, and other commonly used office technology.
Maintain and update record systems and specialized databases; verify accuracy of information; enter and update team activity, project files, and report summaries; and retrieve information as needed.
Serve as a primary point of contact with building management for facility-related needs, including submitting and tracking maintenance requests, addressing office space issues, and coordinating repairs or services.
Manage petty cash and follow established procedures for routine office processes.
Other duties as assigned.