Administrative Specialist—Public Services & Operations

portofanacortes; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Paid vacation & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Health Savings Account

Job summary

The Port of Anacortes is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to bring order, reliability, and a world-class first impression to our organization. You will support customer service, office operations, contracts, grants, leases, public meetings, facilities, and events—connecting people, information, and deadlines to keep work moving.

We value curiosity, teamwork, and a proactive approach. You’ll learn Port processes, collaborate across teams, and contribute to meaningful public-service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) with relevant experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, initiative, and professionalism.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and connect them with the right Port staff.
• Maintain daily office operations: phones, email, mail, supplies, payments, and deposits.
• Maintain organized records and support digital systems transition.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365

Laserfiche

DocuSign

Job description

The Port of Anacortes is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to bring order, reliability, and a world-class first impression to our organization. You will support customer service, office operations, contracts, grants, leases, public meetings, facilities, and events—connecting people, information, and deadlines to keep work moving.

We value curiosity, teamwork, and a proactive approach. You’ll learn Port processes, collaborate across teams, and contribute to meaningful public-service