Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

PORT OF HOOD RIVER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

The Port of Hood River is a public agency whose mission is to support a strong quality of life and a healthy economy. The Port manages industrial and commercial properties, the Hood River Marina, Hood River Interstate Bridge, and Ken Jernstedt Airfield. The Port is directed by an elected board who seek high standards of integrity, transparency, and responsiveness.

The Port has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Administrative Specialist responsible for a wide variety of office administration and customer service tasks in a busy office environment. The position provides some project support, file management and records retention, meeting/travel arrangements, and other types of administrative functions including assembly of Port Commission meeting packets and possible preparation of meeting minutes. The position provides administrative support to five department managers in various areas of Port operations. Customer contacts related to bridge toll accounts and general public inquiries are frequent. The position also provides accounting support functions.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) capability is preferred.

Interested candidates must have solid communication and administration skills as well as the ability to interact effectively with the public, businesses and public partners in a team environment.

Starting Salary: $19.50 – $26.13 per hour depending on experience. A solid benefit package is offered including comprehensive medical insurance.

Interested persons should complete and return an application to the Port offices by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2018. This recruitment will continue until the position is filled. An application and full job description are available below, or at the Port office at 1000 E. Port Marina Drive, Hood River.

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