Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant

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Job location: Anchorage, AK

The Council is seeking skilled and experienced applicants for the Administrative Assistant position in Anchorage!

Image of Anchorage and frozen Cook Inlet during the winter.
This position is located in Anchorage, AK.

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented administrative professional to support our Anchorage office. This role will support our digital document management program, serve as the staff liaison to our IT contractor and technology vendors, support meeting logistics and travel arrangements, and provide general office and administrative support to staff and volunteers. This position will contribute to our mission of promoting the environmentally safe operation of the Valdez Marine Terminal and associated tankers.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Director of Administration with the digital document management program, including uploading and digitizing archival documents and entering metadata in FileMaker Pro.
  • Archive meeting documents and help maintain paper and digital filing systems, including SharePoint and Teams sites.
  • Serve as the staff point of contact with our IT contractor and technology vendors, tracking support requests through to resolution.
  • Help track technology equipment, software subscriptions, user accounts, and license renewals, and coordinate IT setup for new employees with the Director of Administration.
  • Coordinate video conferencing and set up audiovisual (A/V) equipment for Board and other meetings.
  • Assist with Board and staff meeting logistics and provide backup support for travel arrangements.
  • Perform general administrative tasks such as greeting visitors, answering phones, processing mail, ordering supplies, and participating on the Emergency Response Team.

Qualifications:

An associate degree or a minimum of two years of completed undergraduate coursework (or an equivalent combination of education and experience), plus a minimum of two years of experience providing administrative support in an office environment. Experience with digital document management systems, Microsoft 365, and working with IT vendors is preferred.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting base hourly wage of $28.30/hr + DOE. After 60 days of successful employment, an additional 25% of base pay is added for optional benefits, bringing total compensation to $35.37/hr.

Location:

This is an in-person position based in Anchorage, Alaska.

Complete job description:

For additional details, please download the complete job description: Administrative Assistant (PDF)

Questions? Email info@pwsrcac.org

How to apply:

Applications will only be considered when emailed to Hans Odegard: Apply Now

Please include:

  1. Current resume.
  2. Cover letter. Your cover letter should address the reasons you feel your education, work experience, and career goals are a good match for this position and why you want to work for the PWSRCAC.
  3. List of references. The list of references should include at least three professional references with contact information.

Finalists may be subject to criminal background checks and verification of education and past employment.

First review of applicants: Monday, November 2, 2026

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