Salary : $107,225.60 - $129,624.33 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: Department: Office of the County Executive
Opening Date: 07/22/2025
Closing Date: 8/10/ :59 PM Pacific
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
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County Executive is the chief officer of Marin County government-appointed by the Board of Supervisors to lead a 3,000-employee organization, oversee 22 County departments and implement the Board's strategic direction. This includes driving cross-departmental coordination and public services that improve the lives of over 250,000 Marin County residents. The County Executive reports to all five County Supervisors and serves as the public face of County operations and initiatives - meeting regularly with local, regional, and state leaders.
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Office of the County Executive (OCE) is the strategic center of the organization. In addition to overseeing Countywide operations and managing the County's $840 million budget, the office ensures the Board's initiatives focused on affordable housing, climate, racial equity, emergency response, economic vitality, and long-term planning are implemented timely and effectively. We coordinate major policy efforts, prepare Board agendas, manage intergovernmental affairs, and ensure County departments are aligned in serving the community.
This is a fast-moving, dynamic environment, where timing, judgment, and execution matter. We are a small but trusted team that plays a critical role in ensuring local government functions at the highest level.
ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking an Executive Associate to the County Executive to serve as the
primary staff support to the County Executive -someone who can anticipate needs, manage complex workflows, and act as a key partner in the day-to-day execution of executive priorities.
This confidential position is not just about administrative support; it is about strategic coordination. The County Executive manages dozens of internal and external meetings each week, engages across all levels of government and community, and is responsible for leading the entire County organization. This role exists to ensure the County Executive is prepared, well-supported, and able to focus on what matters most. The person in this position will help drive key initiatives forward, ensure follow-up is clear and timely, and serve as a direct extension of the County Executive.
It is a demanding, highly trusted role that requires discretion, emotional intelligence, strong writing skills, and exceptional organization and planning skills, and attention to detail. You'll help manage the flow of information, prepare high-quality materials, coordinate communications, and act as a liaison with departments, cities and towns, external partners, and regional agencies. You'll also help translate strategy into action-ensuring priorities don't fall through the cracks, and that the County Executive can lead with clarity, confidence, and connection.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven, mission-focused professional who wants to be at the center of local government and play a meaningful role in improving the community.
Key Responsibilities - Executive support and strategic scheduling: Manage the County Executive's calendar and engagements with strategic foresight-ensuring time is used purposefully, agendas are aligned with priorities, and meetings are well-prepared and actionable.
- Briefing and presentation preparation : Coordinate, prepare and format executive-level materials including talking points, presentation slides, participant bios, memos, and public remarks-tailored to high-profile audiences and engagements.
- Project and initiative support: Track deadlines, deliverables, and next steps across cross-departmental projects, ensuring progress and accountability on behalf of the County Executive.
- Internal and external liaison: Communicate on behalf of the County Executive with department heads, city and town managers, elected officials, regional agency staff, and community stakeholders.
- Confidential and high-level communication: Draft and edit clear, accurate, and polished communications. Handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism at all times.
For additional information about this exceptional career opportunity, qualifications, and application instructions, simply
ABOUT YOU We're looking for someone who thrives in a high-trust, high-responsibility role. You bring a sharp mind, strong writing skills, political and organizational savvy, and the ability to move between big-picture strategy and on-the-ground logistics with ease.
You'll succeed in this role if you:
- Have experience working directly with an executive or elected official
- Communicate clearly, diplomatically, and with emotional intelligence
- Are organized, reliable, and proactive in managing details and follow-through
- Have excellent judgment and discretion in fast-paced and sensitive situations
- Are mission-driven and excited about the role of public service in community change
Experience in executive offices, communications, or public affairs is highly desirable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills required. A typical way to qualify is college coursework in business administration, accounting, economics, public administration or a related field and three years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience that included supporting an executive and performing professional level duties such as analysis, research, budget management and preparing reports and recommendations. Lead experience is highly desirable.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section ). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at .
PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at . For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at .
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows: Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills required. A typical way to qualify is college coursework in business administration, accounting, economics, public administration or a related field and three years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience that included supporting an executive and performing professional level duties such as analysis, research, budget management and preparing reports and recommendations. Lead experience is highly desirable.
Tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. Please list relevant college level coursework in the Education section of the application.
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The County Executive leads a 3,000-employee organization and works closely with the Board of Supervisors to advance major initiatives across housing, equity, climate, emergency response, and more. Based on what you know or have learned about Marin County, what interests you about working in local government here-and how do you see this role contributing to the County Executive's work?
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This role supports the County Executive's ability to lead effectively by managing competing priorities, preparing materials, and coordinating follow-up across a wide range of fast-moving meetings and requests. Please describe a time when you supported a senior leader or executive in a dynamic environment. How did you manage shifting demands or interruptions, and how did you decide what to prioritize without always needing direct instruction?
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