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Santa Margarita Water District
Secretary to the Board
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What they do
A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.
$55,574 / year median in California
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Join our team as a Secretary to the Board! The Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) is seeking an experienced, relationship-oriented, and highly adaptable public sector professional to serve as Secretary to the Board, a critical role that supports effective, forward-thinking, and collaborative governance. A key member of the General Manager's Office, the Secretary to the Board serves as the primary liaison to SMWD's elected Board of Directors, oversees administrative staff, and ensures efficiencies at the highest levels of the organization. Key responsibilities include managing public meetings of the Board and associated committees, coordinating the District's records management program, serving as the District's Elections Official, and providing administrative support for board members. This role is best suited for someone highly relational, who genuinely enjoys collaborating with others and is comfortable working across the entire organization. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting elected officials in a California public sector setting, broad knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, strong organizational skills, and the sound judgment needed to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Be a c hampion of effective governance to drive organizational success; apply today! View the full recruitment brochure here