Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant position provides high-level administrative support to the President/Executive Director, Board of Directors, growers and promotional department by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests and performing administrative functions

• Perform executive-level administrative tasks for the President and Promotional Department mangers including data collection, proofreading of multiple documents, confidential correspondence, helping prepare reports, and maintaining confidential files
• Support procurement processes for grant-funded services (e.g., health research)
• Prepare, coordinate, and arrange Board and Committee meetings for several entities including meeting packets, filing with State, notices to members and the general public/press releases, facility and catering arrangements
• Attend and write minutes

• 5+ years administrative or relevant work experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in State agency rules and regulations preferred
• Proven experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Mailchimp preferred

• Hourly Rate $24.50-$26.50 Pay Depends on Experience
• State Retirement Pension and Deferred Compensation Opportunity
• State Medical Plan including medical, dental and vision
• 2 weeks of vacation to start–increases over time/ sick / personal days

The Washington State Fruit Commission (WSFC) is looking to add an Administrative Assistant to its team in Yakima. We are a state agency that was founded in 1947.