Department:

Office of County Administrator

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Are you an administrative wizard with a knack for executive support?

Sarasota County Government wants you to join our team as a rockstar Executive Assistant! Sarasota County Government is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant to support our Board of County Commissioners. In this exciting role, you'll be the go-to person for a County Commissioner and a Director, providing top-notch professional support. From managing schedules and drafting correspondence to organizing meetings and maintaining crucial documents, no two days will be the same. You'll use your independent judgment and stellar customer service skills to handle clerical, secretarial, and financial-related duties while keeping everything confidential. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to be at the heart of local government, making a real impact. Start your adventure with us, grow through amazing experiences, and stay to help shape the future of our community. Ready to make a difference and have fun doing it?

Apply now and become the Executive Assistant at Sarasota County!

Why This Job is Amazing:

Be a Key Player: Directly support the County Commissioners, placing you at the heart of local government.

Exciting and Diverse Tasks: Engage in a variety of activities and meet different stakeholders every day—no two days are the same!

Career Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience with chances for advanced certification and professional development.

Your Daily Excitement Includes:

Delivering Top-Tier Executive Support: Manage schedules, draft correspondence, and coordinate travel.

Being the Go-To Problem Solver: Address citizen concerns with diplomacy and efficiency.

Orchestrating Board Meetings: Organize logistics and ensure seamless operations.

Managing Critical Documents: Assist with public records requests and maintain important files

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Possible occasional evening and weekend coverage

About You

To thrive in this position, you must have-

• An Associate degree in Business Administration or related field with four (4) years job-related experience in an office/administrative environment with executive-level exposure.
• A Bachelor’s degree in job-related field with two (2) years job-related experience with executive-level exposure.
• An equivalent combination (6 years) of education and experience may be considered at management discretion.

Preferred Qualifications-

• Advanced Professional Certification is highly desirable.

About Everything Else

Starting pay range: $52,936.00 - $55,000.00 based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability