We are the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. Our mission is to conserve the natural environment, support agriculture and connect people to nature by protecting open spaces, natural areas, and working farms and ranches for future generations.

We have protected over 20,000 acres of natural and agricultural lands in Santa Clara County. Our agency operates a network of open space lands to manage and conserve natural resources and provide opportunities for hiking, biking, and equestrian uses.

You are excited about operating as the Administrative Assistant, this position is key to the success of the agency and the Planning and Field Operations departments. These two departments are critical for the execution of the Open Space Authority’s mission and work.

You are a highly organized and detail focused administrator with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with a driven, dynamic team. You enjoy a wide variety of office and administrative responsibilities and have the confidence to work independently and with a team.

Your willingness to learn and eagerness to contribute has you be the ideal candidate for our mission driven agency. You are an advanced user in Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint and are familiar with project management systems and software. You pride yourself on your systematic approach to preparing and processing documentation, including memos, contracts, and correspondence. You have excellent typing, exceptional writing and grammar skills. You are well versed in coordinating meetings of all sizes, creating and maintaining databases, and providing calendar support and management. You will enjoy contributing to the visual messaging of agency projects through the preparation of critical PowerPoint presentations.

You have a passion for making administrative functions run smoothly and transparently; you are a master of organization and managing multiple exciting priorities. You thrive on meeting deadlines smoothly and efficiently.

• At least three years of increasingly responsible experience in clerical, administrative, and general office support and the desire to continue learning .

• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

• Ability to master new software quickly.

• Excellent communication skills; writing, speaking, and grammar.

Salary range begins at $25.24 per hour. Salary dependent on qualifications. This is a non-exempt full‐time position with excellent benefits.

NO AGENCIES are needed in recruiting for this job.

The Open Space Authority strives to engage a workforce reflective of the community it serves. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.