Skagit County Program Assistant

About the Role

As the Skagit County Program Assistant, you will provide comprehensive program, marketing, and operational support for Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) Extension programs, with an emphasis on mental health and agricultural food systems initiatives. You will support efforts to integrate AI tools that promote and enhance the well-being of farmers and farmworkers while assisting with program operations, coordination, and outreach activities.

Schedule

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. You will work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

Pay

Monthly Salary: $3,565 to $4,746 | Range 39 Steps A - M. Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. The salary reflects the full range for this position; individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement benefits
• Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee tuition waiver

For additional information, review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday.
• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures in the areas of personnel, finance, and administration.
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. A background check is required due to access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, and will be completed after an initial determination of qualification for employment.

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens.