Administrative Assistant – Wildlife Conservation Center

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant – Wildlife Conservation Center role is onsite in Girdwood, AK, with compensation of $25–$27 per hour. The position reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Director of Operations and Senior Advisor. The assistant supports the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center’s mission and other departments as needed. The role keeps office communications, meeting coordination, records, and administrative tasks organized while supporting events and public-facing center activities. It also provides operational assistance to retail, admissions, and educational activities when needed.

What you'll do

• Manage the center’s phone line and email inbox
• respond to inquiries and route them to appropriate staff
• monitor social media inquiries
• serve as Manager on Duty for staff emergencies and events or facility rentals
• assist with events and tours
• coordinate board and committee meetings and maintain minutes
• assist with the photo library
• support retail and admissions, including cash handling and point-of-sale operation
• support donations, adoptions, and memberships
• coordinate supply runs
• prepare expense reports
• assist with educational activities and tours.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant

wildlife conservation

office operations

board coordination

meeting minutes

public inquiries

events support

girdwood ak

alaska wildlife conservation center

$25–$27/hour

flexible schedule

weekend and holiday availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 12 paid holidays, sick leave, paid time off, optional 403(b) retirement plan with matching up to 5% after one year, and optional medical, dental, and vision insurance with the employee premium covered.

Why this role

Requires one to two years of administrative assistant or similar experience; the schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

About the employer

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions. Sector: 71.