strict Administrative Assistant - Contract to Permanent

YPP was formed in 1984 and is owned by Sandra Dickerson and Cindy McKellar who were key managers within YPP for ten years prior to buying the business in 1997. Over the years YPP has worked with hundreds of businesses and managed thousands of employees for California Employers. This experience creates a wealth of tribal knowledge about the human resource issues that are unique to California Employers.

The Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, which was created to protect the water rights and supplies of the citizens of the Santa Ynez Valley, is seeking a District Administrator. This position will be on a contract to permanent basis.

The District Administrator will manage and perform relevant administrative, financial and IT functions associated with the organization and related agencies.

• Data entry of various pieces of information gathered and submitted by relevant sources;
• Maintain reporting functions and electronic files;
• Prepare agendas and coordinate meetings for the General Manager;
• Work with various individuals and groups to facilitate the conversion of the Groundwater Reporting Program to an electronic database management system;
• Varied assigned projects as required;
• Multiple administrative tasks as required.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products, particularly Word, Excel;
• Knowledge of Access, a plus;
• Quick, accurate typing skills essential;
• Attention to detail and thorough in all assigned tasks;
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Well-organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Results driven; high energy level;
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience necessary;
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills essential;
• Knowledge of earth and environmental science terminology, as well as agricultural crop practices, a plus.