Administrative Assistant – Forestry Program
About Sierra RCD:
A non-regulatory, non-taxing, nonprofit Special District of the State of California, the
Sierra Resource Conservation District (Sierra RCD) coordinates technical, financial,
and educational resources to address the present and future natural resource needs
of local landowners. Our work spans forestry, watershed, wildfire resilience,
agriculture, and community conservation. Offices are located in Auberry and Fresno.
Purpose:
The Administrative Assistant will provide critical administrative and organizational
support to the Forestry Program. This position ensures smooth internal operations
by managing program documents, assisting with grant-related tasks, coordinating
communication, and supporting staff with day-to-day administrative needs. The
ideal candidate is highly adaptable, organized, and detail oriented. They will support
all Forestry Program Manager and staff and report directly to the Forestry and
Watershed Program Manager.
Responsibilities/Duties:
• Manage, organize, and maintain all documents submitted by forestry management,
staff, contractors, and partners.
- Create, format, and edit documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence
to Sierra RCD standards.
- Maintain digital and physical filing systems for forestry projects and compliance
documentation.
- Track document submission deadlines and ensure staff follow proper file structure
and naming conventions.
Grant & Reporting Support:
• Assist with preparing grant reports, tracking deliverables, and organizing
supporting materials.
- Maintain program calendars and workflows to support grant compliance.
- Support development of grant-related documents, budgets, and narrative
components as assigned.
