Executive Assistant to The Adjutant General / Department Director

$70,000 - $90,000/Yr

State of Washington - Lakewood, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lakewood, WA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Executive Assistant to The Adjutant General / Department Director plays a crucial role in managing the daily operations of the Washington Military Department. This position requires a highly motivated and professional individual who can effectively triage demands, coordinate activities, and support high-level decision-making within a dynamic environment. The role involves providing administrative support to the TAG and other executive staff, ensuring efficient communication and organization within the office.

Responsibilities

• Manage TAG's calendar, including appointments, speaking engagements, and arranging travel plans.
• Draft and prepare executive correspondence.
• Serve as a liaison for the TAG with the Office of the Governor, elected officials, other state agency directors, agency staff, and the general public.
• Assist the TAG and other executive staff with daily activities and special projects.

Requirements

• Four years of progressively responsible, recent experience providing professional level executive administrative support to an executive senior level manager or senior military leader.
• Intermediate to advanced experience using Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, and web-based applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or closely related field.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of military activation/mobilization statuses and the regulations that apply to each.
• State and federal governmental administrative procedures.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Job training opportunities