Receptionist​/Administrative Assistant

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.

The Position

The Receptionist supports the daily operations of SACOG’s office by greeting visitors, responding to calls and inquiries, assisting with correspondence and records, maintaining office supplies and shared spaces, supporting meetings and events, coordinating with building management, and helping staff use office and meeting room technology.

The position is full‑time, onsite, and works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Front desk and customer service: Greet visitors, manage incoming calls and communications, coordinate office activity, and serve as a professional and welcoming resource for staff and visitors.
• Office and administrative support: 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.
• Meeting and event support: 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.
• Technology and meeting room support: Set up and provide basic troubleshooting for meeting room equipment, audiovisual tools, video conferencing, printers, copiers, and other commonly used office technology.
• Records and databases: 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.
• Facilities coordination: 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.
• Financial and office procedures: Manage petty cash and follow established procedures for routine office processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Organization

SACOG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the six‑county Sacramento region. Formed as a Joint Powers Authority, SACOG is governed by a board of 31 elected officials that directly represent all six counties and 22 cities in the region, and one ex‑officio member (Caltrans). While transportation is core to SACOG’s role as a Metropolitan Planning Organization, SACOG has over two decades of experience approaching regional issues from an integrated perspective that examines the linkages between transportation, housing, economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and air quality.

Under the leadership of its executive director, SACOG has a vision of a vibrant and thriving Sacramento region for all. Its mission is: SACOG convenes and connects the region to advance an equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

In addition to being an organizational value, we also uphold equal opportunity under the law. SACOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. SACOG provides fair and equal opportunity for all with no discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin,…