Position: Executive Assistant
Location: Seattle, WA
Type: Full-time, Regular, Salaried, Exempt
Salary: Starting at $38,000

Forterra (formerly Cascade Land Conservancy) fills a unique and important niche as the largest conservation and community building organization in Washington State. We are working to build the foundations for our region’s sustainable environmental and economic futures in the face of a rapidly growing population. For over 20 years, Forterra has led efforts to conserve more than 173,000 acres of forests, farms, shorelines, parks and natural areas and restore critical landscapes.

Forterra is currently accepting applications for an Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant’s primarily role is to provide a broad range of administrative support to the President and COO. S/he will work closely with Forterra’s Board of Directors, Council of Advisors, the fund development team, and other committees. This position requires a high degree of initiative, discretion, judgment, tact, poise, motivation, and flexibility. S/he handles and has access to a variety of confidential information and must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality as required.

As part of the administrative team, the Executive Assistant is also responsible for a range of regular clerical and administrative duties that support the overall office. S/he is also responsible for managing the reception area for the Seattle office – acting as the first point of contact for Forterra’s guests, clients, and partners.

For a full position description , summary of benefits, and application instructions please visit our website at http://www.forterra.org/who_we_are/careers

Forterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Katie Behrends
HR Specialist
D. 206-905-6937
F. 206-577-9146
kbehrends@forterra.org<mailto:kbehrends@forterra.org>

Forterra
formerly Cascade Land Conservancy
615 Second Avenue, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98104
www.forterra.