Executive Assistant

Port of Skagit

Burlington, Washington

Salary: $78,000 - $95,000

The Port of Skagit is located in Skagit County, Washington, halfway between Seattle, and Vancouver, Canada. The region stands out as cost-competitive, with lower tax rates, industrial land and building costs, and median home prices compared to the nearby major metropolitan areas, and benefits from convenient access by highway, rail, air, and sea, including proximity to three international airports and seaports. Skagit County has a population of approximately 127,000 people, and the region is known as being one of the fastest growing counties in the state. With the San Juan Islands, Mount Baker and the Skagit County farmlands in the region’s backyard, there is plenty of natural beauty to explore, and seasonal events include the famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Skagit County. Other significant industries include aerospace and marine manufacturing, construction, and health care, as well as retail and services.

Governed by a board of three commissioners, the Port of Skagit operates on a 2024 budget of $12 million with approximately 36 FTEs, and owns and operates five key facilities: the Skagit Regional Airport, the Bayview Business Park, Watershed Business Park, SWIFT Center and the La Conner Marina. Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant will perform secretarial and administrative duties for the Executive Director. This position requires the exercise of independent judgment, decision making, and strict confidentiality. This position will implement the Port’s Promise, Mission and Vision, and exhibit the Port’s values such as truthfulness, integrity, and teamwork, and be responsible for coordination and publication of notices for Board of Commissioner meetings, executive sessions, and public hearings. The Executive Assistant will prepare and distribute Commission agendas and all pertinent back-up materials, packets, notices, resolutions; take, prepare, distribute, and maintain meeting minutes per Open Public Meetings Act regulations, and attend all Commission meetings and take minutes. This position will coordinate set up and take down of meeting room(s).

Education & Experience: A High School diploma or equivalent. A minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible administrative support to a senior director/manager or executive. A valid Washington State driver's license. Must be willing and able to obtain a Notary Public license. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and web-based tools. Demonstrate maturity, discretion, initiative, critical-thinking and sound judgment to carry out tasks in a stressful and constantly changing environment. Excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proper spelling, grammar, phone etiquette, and public speaking. The ability to establish work priorities and self-manage to meet all deadlines.

For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The Port of Skagit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by March 31, 2024. (Applications reviewed as submitted. The position is open until filled.)