Executive Administrative Assistant

Closes:

September 14, 2025

Job Description

The position assists in meeting specialized goals and contributes to the achievement of the company’s vision, mission and strategic objectives by providing special project and executive support to positions of significant leadership within Avista. This includes acting on behalf of Executives in dealing with senior leadership, board members, other employees, clients, and contacts. Ensures accurate and timely processing of documents, reports, records, and data, as well as managing budgets and important reporting functions. Acts in an empowered manner to create and maintain a well-run, professional workplace, and to enhance the area’s image internally and externally. Ensures open lines of communication throughout the company and good working relationships with other areas. Maintains a high level of confidentiality and demonstrates an ability to handle sensitive information in an appropriate manner.

Responsibilities

Executive Admin:

- Provides administrative planning and executive support of a highly complex and confidential nature to executives and/or departments. Duties include managing calendars, preparing time sheets, expense accounts, travel arrangements, credit card reconciliation, coding invoices, etc.

- Prepares and manage annual departmental budgets.

- Assists with coordination of events/meetings. Example: employee meetings, officer and board of director meetings, council meetings, etc.

- Maintains timely and accurate records. Proofreads multiple important documents including board reports, presentations and other materials.

- Prioritizes multiple tasks with minimal supervision, while maintaining flexibility in a constantly changing, confidential, high-energy environment. Anticipate area’s needs and acts on matters within their control.

- Research and compiles information on special assignments that require a high degree of knowledge and independence; prepares reports that may have content of a sensitive or confidential nature.

- Responsible for scheduling the corporate aircraft.

- Gathers, organizes, and posts board materials in preparation for meetings as well as provides logistical support for board meetings.

Sr. Executive Admin Includes The Above Responsibilities Plus

- Supports senior level executive officers or large number of leaders.

- Operates as backup to Assistant Corporate Secretary including board communication, files SEC and FERC documents, prepares annual state filings, prepares and files New York Stock Exchange notifications, etc.

- Serves as lead administrator for respective committee or board postings on Board Portal (Diligent).

- Provides leadership and work direction to other administrative support personnel.

Requirements

- Associates degree preferred

- Utility background and a high-level knowledge of company policies and procedures are preferred

- Requires demonstrated proficiency in computer skills using Microsoft Office, databases and standard office equipment

- Knowledge of budget administration and accounts payable

- Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and excellent organizational skills required

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands, tight deadlines, and varied work assignments with minimal supervision

- Proven ability working with internal and external stakeholders

- Effective and flexible verbal and written communication skills required

- High level of professionalism with ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Executive Admin

- 5 years of related administrative experience required

Hiring Range: $31.44 to $40.56 per hour

Sr. Executive Admin

- 8 years of related administrative experience required

Hiring Range: $35.87 to $46.45 per hour

Other Combinations Of Education And Experience May Be Considered. This position requires an in-person presence to support team and on-site responsibilities. To Apply

We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee’s various knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile

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Total Rewards

At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That’s why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

- Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage

- Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match

- Incentive and bonus programs rewarding performance and contributions

- Generous paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation

- Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind

- Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health

- Education and development support including tuition assistance

- Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact

- Many other elective benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $31.44 to $57.03 per hour. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to humanresources@avistacorp.com

. Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.