Sunshine Water Services is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Town of Florida

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. "Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Our operations are locally led and managed, and every day over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company‑paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Company‑provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): Voluntary employee groups formed based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and sponsored by the organization.

Overview

We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant based in Longwood, FL. This position is responsible for providing administrative support and clerical services to an assigned area or team, in order to ensure effective and efficient administrative operations.

Location & Schedule

Longwood, FL – Full‑time position.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and perform a wide range of staff and/or operational support activities for the region; assists visitors and resolves administrative problems and inquiries.
• Schedule and organize meetings, conferences, interviews, and/or other events; distribute information or invitations; prepare agendas, notices, minutes and resolutions for meetings.
• Perform complex and confidential administrative functions, including written correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and other documents. Respond to routine external correspondence.
• Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, reports, and/or other documents.
• Perform routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports.
• Prepare or assist with the preparation of scheduled and/or ad hoc statistical and narrative reports; perform basic information gathering and analysis and/or forecasting as specifically directed.
• Sort, review, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; compose, prepare, and ensure timely responses to a variety of routine written inquiries.
• Serve as liaison with regional companies in the resolution of day‑to‑day administrative and operational problems.
• Use the internet and historical documents to perform research.
• Maintain office supplies and maintenance of office equipment and other services.
• Assist management and staff in problem solving, project planning, and development and execution of stated goals and objectives.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• May assist other operational staff depending on workload.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 1‑2 years of previous experience in an administrative role or similar position.

Education & Certifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nice to Have

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in communication, business, or a related field is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Adapts to changes in work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to communicate and work professionally with senior‑level management and external contacts.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures involved in the administration of the utility systems.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Internet Explorer; ability to learn internal software programs.

Work Environment

• Normal office setting.
• Light to moderate physical activity; requires normal hearing and vision.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law. We are an E‑Verify participating employer.

Job Classification

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Utilities