Temporary Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Cobb County–Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) is seeking a dependable, organized, and customer-focused individual to provide temporary administrative and front-desk support. 

• Assignment anticipated to begin in late September 2026 and end December 31, 2026 
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch break 
• Approximately $20 per hour 
• In-person position in the Marietta, Georgia 30066 

This is a temporary assignment and does not guarantee continued employment beyond December 31, 2026 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a receptionist and provide a welcoming, professional experience for visitors, vendors, callers, and employees 
• Answer and route telephone calls, take messages, and respond to routine questions 
• Assist with correspondence, documents, spreadsheets, data entry, copying, scanning, filing, and recordkeeping 
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries 
• Monitor office and breakroom supplies and coordinate supply orders 
• Assist with meeting and event coordination, including scheduling, materials, refreshments, and setup 
• Provide administrative support for various departments, special projects, and organizational activities 
• Perform other related administrative duties as assigned 

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

• High school diploma or GED 
• At least one year of administrative, receptionist, clerical, office-support, or customer-service experience preferred 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel 
• Strong customer-service, communication, and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, organization, and attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with limited supervision 
• Professional demeanor and ability to appropriately handle confidential or sensitive information 
• Ability to perform light office work, including occasionally lifting supplies or materials weighing up to approximately 15 pounds 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; hear, see and perform repetitive motions.
• Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve lifting materials of light weight (10 pounds).

Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

Click here to apply: Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority - Temporary Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Application