Leadership Administrative Specialist

King-County,-W; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking a full-time Career Service Administrative Staff Assistant to join the Best Starts for Kids team. The role provides administrative support for the leadership team and will report to and manage calendaring and administrative functions for two cross‑departmental Co‑Leads housed in PHSKC and DCHS.

The position supports internal processes, community events, cross‑department coordination, and optimal administrative function.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Understanding of ERSJ values and commitment to equity and social justice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and virtual meetings.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting professional documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize calendars for cross‑departmental Best Starts for Kids Initiative Co‑Leads.
• Review and triage communications, draft responses, and flag items for leadership.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end meeting and event logistics, prepare presentations and materials.
• Lead and facilitate staff meetings, office hours, and trainings.
• Draft and edit emails, letters, and other communications on behalf of initiative leadership.

Job description

Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking a full-time Career Service Administrative Staff Assistant to join the Best Starts for Kids team. The role provides administrative support for the leadership team and will report to and manage calendaring and administrative functions for two cross‑departmental Co‑Leads housed in PHSKC and DCHS.

The position supports internal processes, community events, cross‑department coordination, and optimal administrative function.