What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at APA-The Engineered Wood Association?
Join APA - The Engineered Wood Association as an Administrative Assistant!
Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional with a knack for keeping things running smoothly? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If so, we would love to speak with you!
APA - The Engineered Wood Association is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support our Quality Services division. This role is essential in ensuring efficient operations through document control, committee coordination, meeting logistics, and database management. If you are someone who enjoys bringing structure to processes and has strong Microsoft Excel skills (think fomulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables!) this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What You Will Be Doing
- Managing committee rosters, meeting materials and event logistics.
- Maintaining controlled documents and APA member records.
- Supporting staff and leadership with travel, shipments, and member communications.
- Assisting in market research, special projects, and safety award programs.
- Coordinating APA's Annual Meeting and social events.
Requirements:
What You Bring to the Table:
- 5 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably supporting leadership.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
- Experience with event coordination and travel arrangements, a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This position is on-site in Tacoma, WA, with occasional travel opportunities.
A full job description is available upon request.
Why Join APA?
Join a supportive team environment where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. At APA, your contributions will be valued as we work together to support industry innovation and success.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $50,000 to $70,000 annually, based on experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- Supportive work culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Paid vacation with a minimum of 3 weeks per year.
- Paid sick leave accruing at 12 days per year.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
- Employee Identity Theft Protection.
Apply today and help us keep everything running seamlessly!
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000