Find & Apply For Office / Administrative Assistant Jobs in Edmonds, Washington

We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support Planning & Development operations for a non-profit organization in Edmonds, Washington. This fully onsite role is ideal for someone who communicates clearly, stays organized in a fast-paced office, and enjoys helping both internal teams and the public. This is a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent, offering 34 hours per week, with a Monday through Friday schedule and a shorter workday on Wednesday. The position focuses on front-line administrative support, office coordination, and responsive service across daily department needs.

Responsibilities:

Manage a steady volume of incoming calls and connect each inquiry to the appropriate staff member or department. Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Planning & Development team, ensuring routine tasks are completed accurately and on time. Maintain calendars and help coordinate schedules using Outlook and Microsoft Teams. Assist with general front-desk and office coordination activities to keep daily operations running smoothly. Enter and update information in office systems and records with a high level of accuracy. Support payment processing activities as needed while following established procedures. Handle receptionist-style duties, including greeting visitors and responding professionally to general questions. Contribute to workload coverage during a period of departmental staffing transition and changing team responsibilities. At least 2 years of administrative support experience in an office environment that values attention to detail. Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear, courteous assistance over the phone and in person. Proven reliability and a consistent approach to managing assigned responsibilities. Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively as part of a team. Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and other common office software. Comfortable handling high call volume while staying organized and responsive. Accurate data entry skills and strong attention to detail. Willingness to obtain a notary license if hired into the permanent role. TalentMatch ® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .