Administrative/Office Assistant (Temp to Hire)

nLIGHT; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

nLIGHT in Camas, WA is seeking an Administrative/Office Assistant for a six-month temporary role with potential for permanency. You will support leadership and staff, manage meetings, travel, onboarding, and day-to-day office operations in a fast-paced environment.

Starting pay ranges from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour, with a target bonus and comprehensive benefits. This in-person role runs Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clerical experience in a professional environment.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience in accounting, travel coordination, HR, or project management is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, positive working relationships.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to apply sound judgment.
• Excellent listening and customer service skills, in person and on the phone.
• Ability to protect confidential information and set professional boundaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• SharePoint knowledge is preferred.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to guide others.
• Ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to coordinate across organizational boundaries to complete projects or tasks.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to leadership and staff.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and activities, including logistics, catering, materials preparation, room reservations, and attendee communications.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Draft, edit, and distribute professional communications, presentations, and documentation.
• Support reception operations, such as visitor sign-in, mail distribution, office supplies, and general office services.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, expense reconciliation, and travel policy compliance.
• Maintain vendor relationships and oversee service providers.
• Support workspace planning, maintenance activities, and workplace improvement projects.
• Monitor and maintain office resources, inventory, and access control systems.
• Support employee onboarding, safety programs, training initiatives, and company-wide communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and systems, and operational efficiency while supporting special projects and organizational initiatives.
• Perform additional duties, special projects, and assignments as needed to support departmental and organizational requirements.

Skills

Clerical skills

English communications

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Judgment under policies

Listening skills

Written/verbal communication

Education

College degree

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high‑power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Description

This role provides general office and administrative assistance in support of various groups and individuals. The successful candidate will be professional, proactive, self‑motivated, and able to adapt to a fast‑paced and dynamic environment. Must be able to work in‑person in Camas from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This six‑month temporary position offers the opportunity to become a permanent position, subject to strong performance and ongoing business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to leadership and staff
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and activities, including logistics, catering, materials preparation, room reservations, and attendee communications
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and external stakeholders
• Draft, edit, and distribute professional communications, presentations, and documentation
• Support reception operations, such as visitor sign‑in, mail distribution, office supplies, and general office services
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, expense reconciliation, and travel policy compliance
• Maintain vendor relationships and oversee service providers
• Support workspace planning, maintenance activities, and workplace improvement projects
• Monitor and maintain office resources, inventory, and access control systems
• Support employee onboarding, safety programs, training initiatives, and company‑wide communications
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and systems, and operational efficiency while supporting special projects and organizational initiatives
• Perform additional duties, special projects, and assignments as needed to support departmental and organizational requirements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of increasingly responsible clerical experience in a professional environment.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience in general accounting, business, travel coordination, human resources, or project management experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, positive, and effective working relationships.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to apply sound judgment in making decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Excellent listening and customer service skills, in person and on the phone.
• Ability to protect confidential and proprietary information and to set professional boundaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• SharePoint knowledge is preferred.
• Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to effectively guide and assist others.
• Ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to coordinate across organizational boundaries to complete projects or tasks.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting level and pay depends on qualifications:
• Administrative/Office Assistant - $20.00 to $26.00
• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
• 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee‑paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Company paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

E-Verify Participation

nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices

• E-Verify Participation Poster
• Right to Work Poster