This position serves as support to the Fairgrounds Director and provides administrative and customer service support functions for the Fair and its operations. The position is temporary/seasonal and could potentially work longer hours during the Fair.

The Office Assistant will perform administrative functions, reception and customer service needed to contribute to the effective operation and of the Grant County Fairgrounds and its many events throughout the season.

The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. Employee must comply with all County and department policies, procedures, WAC’s, or other regulatory bodies.

Position performs administrative support services such as: word processing and editing of correspondence, memos and reports; provides customer service, including providing substantial information to the public, vendors, contractors, fair participants, such as 4-H and livestock association leaders, including assistance to Board members; schedules appointments; registers participants in events and conferences; sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail; records fair exhibits; and assists with contract preparation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any combination of education and experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated substantial knowledge and abilities in these areas:

The majority of work is performed in an office environment Monday through Friday. During peak times, incumbents may be confronted with conflicting work priorities to include working some evenings and weekend hours.