Communications Administrative Specialist

West Virginia Department of Agriculture; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Department of Agriculture seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide clerical support to the Communications Division. The role includes handling correspondence, scheduling, purchasing, event coordination and daily office operations.

Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, be detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple tasks. A high school diploma is required and a valid driver's license may be preferred by the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of full-time or equivalent part-time staff support experience.
• Proven ability to draft, proofread and format documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Communications Division.
• Greet visitors and manage inquiries; direct to appropriate staff.
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems and calendars.
• Process mail, prepare reports, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Assist with travel arrangements and event coordination.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

West Virginia Department of Agriculture seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide clerical support to the Communications Division. The role includes handling correspondence, scheduling, purchasing, event coordination and daily office operations.

Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication skills, be detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple tasks. A high school diploma is required and a valid driver's license may be preferred by the agency.