Responsibilities

• The Opportunity:
• 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.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
• 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.
• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

Preferred

• 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.

Benefits

• Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.