MRC Program Assistant I or II

Jefferson County, Washington; Port Hadlock (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

PTO

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

WA DRS Retirement

Job summary

Jefferson County WSU Extension invites applications for a part-time Program Assistant to support the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee. Depending on qualifications, positions may be filled as Program Assistant I or II. The role offers 15 hours/week with benefits and grant-based funding through December 2027, potentially through December 2029.

Location: Port Hadlock, WA. Responsibilities include communications, data entry, meeting coordination, and event support.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED and experience in related field for Program Assistant I.
• Program Assistant II requires two years as Program Assistant I and one year in related field.
• Demonstrated planning and organizing experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit reports, newsletters, public presentations, web content and other communications.
• Compile, enter, and summarize data for the program.
• Support event planning including the biennial MRC project planning retreat.
• Maintain program equipment and supplies and manage records.
• Coordinate with the Coordinator to support MRC subcommittees and meetings.
• Attend monthly evening MRC meetings (5:30pm–7:30pm) and engage volunteers.

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Jefferson County WSU Extension is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee (MRC). Depending on qualifications and experience, applicants may be hired at either the Program Assistant I or Program Assistant II level.

This is a 15 hour/week, benefitted position. This position is dependent on grant funding, and is currently funded through December 2027. It is expected additional funding will be available through December 2029.

MRC Program Assistant I or II

Location: Port Hadlock, WA

Are you passionate about Jefferson County’s marine environment? Are you looking to gain experience in the environmental field? Does working with volunteers who are actively protecting and restoring our local marine habitats sound fulfilling? If so, we’d like to hear from you!

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Creating and editing reports, newsletters, public presentations, web content, and other communications
• Compiling, entering, and summarizing data
• Providing support for event planning, including the biennial MRC project planning retreat
• Maintaining program equipment and supplies
• Maintaining digital and physical records, including labeling, organizing, and/or filing
• Collaborating with the Coordinator to provide support for MRC subcommittees, including coordinating meeting times and locations, note-taking during meetings, addressing subcommittee questions or supply needs, preparing materials for events, and attending events
• Attending monthly evening MRC meetings on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30pm-7:30pm, either virtually or in person
• Communicating with volunteers via email, over the phone, or in person

Working with the MRC provides the opportunity to learn about our ecologically rich corner of the world, gain insight into the interworkings of marine resource stewardship and management, and interact with fellow local, regional, and state organizations working to protect the marine environment.

Visit us at https://www.jeffersonmrc.org/ to learn more about the work we do.

Qualification/Requirements:

Individual needs to be able to perform this job successfully in each essential duty. The requirements are listed on the attached job descriptions and are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Program Assistant I

High School Degree or General Education Degree (GED) and one (1) year of experience in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience with planning and organizing.

Pay Range: UFCW Grade 21, $22.80/hr - $28.04/hr, DOE.

Program Assistant II

High School Degree or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years as a Program Assistant 1, and one (1) year of experience in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience with planning and organizing, project coordination, budget tracking and reporting.

Pay Range: UFCW Grade 23, $24.57/hr - $30.22/hr, DOE.

Benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 11 paid state-recognized holidays
• three (3) floating holidays
• paid time off (PTO)
• bereavement leave
• access to the Employee Assistance Program
• retirement provided through Washington State DRS
• Benefits are prorated based on hours worked.

Work Week:

This position is part-time, 15 hours/week; Work hours are typically between 9am-4pm, in-person at the WSU Extension office in Port Hadlock, WA, as well as monthly MRC evening meetings on the first Tuesday of the month (generally 5:30-7:30pm) in Port Townsend, WA. A regular weekly schedule will be set within these established parameters, based on the department’s needs, with input from the employee. Occasional deviations from this schedule may be needed for evening or weekend events.

Open until filled. ADA/EOE

Category Part Time Status Open Posted September 15, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled