MRC Program Assistant I or II

Jeffersonmrc; Port Hadlock (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays (11)

Job summary

Jefferson County WSU Extension seeks a Program Assistant to support the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee. This part-time, 15 hours/week benefitted position may be filled at Assistant I or II level, with potential extension beyond December 2027.

The role includes office-based administrative and project support, with chances to assist marine science monitoring, conservation, and education projects in the field as interest allows.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED and one year of experience in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with planning and organizing.
• Experience coordinating meetings and events.
• Ability to communicate with volunteers via email, over the phone, or in person.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit reports, newsletters, presentations, web content, and other communications.
• Compile, enter, and summarize data.
• Provide support for event planning, including the biennial MRC project planning retreat.
• Maintain program equipment and supplies.
• Maintain digital and physical records, labeling, organizing, and filing.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator to support MRC subcommittees and attend events.
• Attend monthly evening MRC meetings on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30pm-7:30pm, virtually or in person.
• Communicate with volunteers via email, phone, or in person.

Skills

Report writing

Data management

Event coordination

Communication

Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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!

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.

This position will provide primarily office-based administrative and project support to the MRC, with opportunities to support marine science monitoring, conservation, and education projects in the field as interested.

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.

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.

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 withplanning and organizing.

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

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 withplanning and organizing, project coordination, budget tracking and reporting.

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

BENEFITS:

When you join our team, you’ll receive a benefits package that supports your health and your future.

Jefferson County offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 11 paid state-recognized holidays, three (3) floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), bereavement leave, and access to the Employee Assistance Program, with 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.