Dynamic Administrative Assistant — Office & Operations Support

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

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.