Administrative Assistant

AppleOne Employment Services; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector Organization in Valley Center, CA is seeking an Administrative Assistant, also described as an Environmental Administrative Coordinator, for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This full-time, in-person role supports environmental, water quality, outreach, and education programs that promote stewardship, sustainability, and community service.

The position emphasizes project coordination, data tracking, and professional communication with staff, members, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Coordinate administrative support for environmental and water quality projects.
• Assist with outreach and education activities.
• Research, analyze, and organize data and program information.
• Maintain program documentation while following policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Minimum 2 years of general office, personnel administration, or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project coordination support for environmental and water quality programs.
• Assist with planning, tracking, and implementation of outreach and education activities.
• Coordinate professional communication with members, staff, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Research, organize, and analyze program data, records, and environmental initiative information.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, files, and program materials in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support environmental program goals while upholding organizational standards, regulations, and professional conduct.

Skills

Administrative support

Project coordination

Customer service

Data organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

An organization in the public sector is seeking an Administrative Assistant, also described as an Environmental Administrative Coordinator, for a temp-to-hire opportunity in the Valley Center, CA . This full-time role supports environmental, water quality, outreach, and education programs that promote environmental stewardship, sustainability, and community-focused public service. This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional who enjoys meaningful work, project coordination, stakeholder communication, and supporting programs with a positive community impact. The work environment offers supportive leadership, collaborative teamwork, and the chance to contribute to important environmental and public sector initiatives while building a long-term career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project coordination support for environmental and water quality programs.
• Assist with planning, tracking, and implementation of outreach and education activities.
• Coordinate professional communication with members, staff, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Research, organize, and analyze program data, records, and environmental initiative information.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, files, and program materials in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Support environmental program goals while upholding organizational standards, regulations, and professional conduct.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $21.50 to $26.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
• Schedule: Full-time, in-person position.
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Coordinate administrative support for environmental and water quality projects.
• Support outreach and education activities for members, staff, and stakeholders.
• Research, analyze, and organize data and program information.
• Maintain program documentation while following policies, regulations, and procedures.
• U.S. high school diploma, G.E.D., equivalent from a U.S. institution, or California High School Proficiency Examination certificate is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of general office, personnel administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 2+ years of administrative, clerical, project coordination, or related office support experience is preferred for success in this role.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong planning, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to conduct business in a professional and cordial manner that supports the integrity and reputation of the organization.
• Experience supporting administrative, clerical, project coordination, or public sector program activities is helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting environmental programs, water quality projects, outreach campaigns, or public sector initiatives.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with members, staff, community partners, and external contacts.
• Interest in environmental stewardship, sustainability, environmental justice, or community education programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.