Administrative/Office Assistant (Temp to Hire)

nLIGHT•Camas, WA

10d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides general office and administrative assistance in support of various groups and individuals. The successful candidate will be professional, proactive, self-motivated, and able to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Must be able to work in-person in Camas from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This six-month temporary position offers the opportunity to become a permanent position, subject to strong performance and ongoing business needs.

Requirements

3+ years of increasingly responsible clerical experience in a professional environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with personnel at all levels of the organization.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, positive, and effective working relationships.
Ability to work without direct supervision and to apply sound judgment in making decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Excellent listening and customer service skills, in person and on the phone.
Ability to protect confidential and proprietary information and to set professional boundaries.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively guide and assist 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.
Must be a US Person (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Experience in general accounting, business, travel coordination, human resources, or project management experience is a plus.
SharePoint knowledge is preferred.

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

Benefits

Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
120 hours of paid Vacation per year
paid Sick Leave
10 paid Holidays
Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Aflac Supplemental Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
Tuition Assistance
Pet Insurance