Executive Admin

Who We Are

At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

This position is well-suited for someone who seeks a varied day and an opportunity to be involved in interesting projects, in addition to being integrally involved in supporting the CEO and Executive Team in an administrative capacity. The ideal candidate for this position is proactive, professional and self-motivated, with the ability to adapt to a consistently changing, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Support CEO and Executive Team in administrative areas including scheduling appointments, maintaining summary schedule for the management team, managing travel arrangements, and completing expense reports.
2. Plan for and support critical meetings, including key visitor or customer meetings.
3. Assist in scheduling and preparing for board meetings. Maintain files for board meetings and other legal files.
4. Draft correspondence, organize and maintain electronic files, updating files and designing filing systems where appropriate.
5. Assist CEO with tracking and following up on action items.
6. Research topics requested by CEO and summarize collected information including links to sources and key points.
7. Support trade show and marketing efforts.
8. Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate travel; provide input on decisions about travel agency service providers and travel system solutions. Assist with travel policy/process development and improvement.
9. Apply sound judgment in making decisions in accordance with policies and procedures, as well as in areas not covered by policies.
10. Develop solid understanding of company organization and business processes required to complete business activities.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree required.
2. Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an administrative similar role requiring strong organizational and communications skills.
3. Excellent systems skills, with the ability to learn new tools and determine where they might be useful. High level of efficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook. Proficiency with SharePoint.
4. Detail oriented, highly organized with professional demeanor.
5. Capability to work with minimal supervision and comfortable interacting with all levels of management, customers, vendors and other departments within the organization.
6. Strong, written, oral and interpersonal skills needed for day-to-day interaction with internal and external groups. Excellent listening and customer service skills.
7. Ability to multi-task and prioritize key issues and pivot where there are changes in priorities. Effectively manage projects and priorities to meet mid to long-term objectives.
8. Ability to protect confidential and proprietary information and to set professional boundaries.
9. Must be able to work in-person at the Camas, WA headquarters office during core business hours (8:30-5:00) with the flexibility to come in early or stay late if needed for key meetings. Flexibility to help manage urgent travel situations.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay depends on qualifications

• $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of your wages
• 80 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Vacation increases 8 hours annually, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: “EEO is the Law ” and its accompanying temporary supplement . If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or