Executive Assistant

Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave, sick leave and PTO

13 paid government holidays

Employer-paid medical insurance (95%)

Employer-paid dental and vision

Health Savings Account contributions

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401K match program

Utah State Retirement Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy is seeking an Executive Assistant to support leadership and staff. The role reports to the General Manager and covers a range of administrative tasks, travel planning, procurement, and document preparation in a collaborative environment.

Starting pay ranges from $26.50 to $31.00 per hour, with excellent benefits and a four-day work week. The organization emphasizes stability, public service, and a positive workplace culture in Utah.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Proficiency in office software and quick learning of new systems

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to leadership and staff
• Coordinate travel arrangements and procurement
• Perform routine to complex administrative tasks to keep operations running smoothly

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Office software proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Communications or related field

Tools

Office software

Learning new systems

Job description

Description

Executive Assistant – collaborative environment, excellent benefits, four-day work week

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a dynamic team? Are you looking to work for a company that offers stability and security along with excellent benefits and work schedule? Do you want to be a part of an organization that serves and supports our local community? If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently seeking an Executive Assistant to join our team.

About Us:

The Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy (Metro Water) was established in 1935 . a. Metro Water’s primary function is to provide reliable, clean drinking water by responsibly managing our resources and proactively planning for the future for our member cities, Salt Lake City and Sandy City.

The Position:

Metro Water is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to help contribute in keeping our organization running smoothly while working with a collaborative team. As an Executive Assistant, you will report to the General Manager and provide essential administrative support to leadership and staff. This position is responsible for performing a variety of basic to complex administrative tasks, such as routine office functions, document preparation, travel arrangements, procurement, and more. If you’re someone who enjoys helping others, excels at keeping things running smoothly, and brings a positive and professional presence to the workplace, we’d love to hear from you.

Starting pay is $26.50-$31.00/hour depending on experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proficiency in office software and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A positive, customer-focused attitude with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and willing to jump in wherever needed.

The Benefits:

• Vacation leave, sick leave, and personal time
• 13 paid government holidays
• 95% employer paid medical insurance
• 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance
• Contributions to Health Savings Account
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401K match program
• Utah State Retirement Plan (pension plan)
• 100% tuition assistance

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent benefits
• 4-day work week
• Serving the community
• Collaborative environment
• Stability and security

This position is open until filled.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.

Metro Water is an at-will and equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws.

PRIVACY NOTICE FOR COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC RECORD

Some personal data collected by the employment application is classified as a public record pursuant to Utah Code § 63G-2-301, of the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), and may be made available to the public as provided by Utah Code § 63G-2-201.

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL DATA THAT IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC RECORD

Some personal data collected by the employment application is not classified as a public record. The following applies to that data:

I. PURPOSES AND USES

We process your personal data for the purpose of selecting a candidate for an open job position.

II. REFUSAL TO PROVIDE PERSONAL DATA

If you do not provide the personal data requested by this application, you may be ineligible for consideration for an open position.

III. SHARING AND SELLING PERSONAL DATA

Your personal data is never sold. Your personal data is not shared with anyone outside our organization in evaluating candidates.

IV. RECORD SERIES

The personal data collected by this application is included in Record Series # GRS-1964.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience: Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications or a related field and two to five years related administrative experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements: Valid state driver’s license. Notary Public in the State of Utah preferred.