Skagit County Program Assistant

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
August 20, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

107M-_NPS - Program Assistant

Skagit County Program Assistant

Classified

The Opportunity:

As the Skagit County Program Assistant, you will provide comprehensive program, marketing, and operational support for Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) Extension programs, with an emphasis on mental health and agricultural food systems initiatives. You will support efforts to integrate AI tools that promote and enhance the well-being of farmers and farm workers while assisting with program operations, coordination, and outreach activities.

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,565 to $4,746 | Range 39 Steps A - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday.
• Knowledge of WSU Business Policies and Procedures in the areas of personnel, finance, and administration.
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

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WSU Extension Department

Ag & Natural Resources

Burlington, WA

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.

A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Full time

12 Month

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services:  (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service:
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