SD Corn is hiring an Office Assistant

South Dakota Corn brings two distinct organizations together to achieve a common goal. The South Dakota Corn Growers Association and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council work together to improve the lives of South Dakota farmers and increase the economic impact to our state.

South Dakota Corn is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Office Assistant. In this role, you will provide essential clerical, scheduling, and project-management support to our Executive Director. The ideal candidate will possess professional decorum, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

The hiring range for this position is $22.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience. We offer the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)/401(k) matching
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the Executive Director’s schedule, coordinating timelines for ongoing projects, weekly meetings and daily contacts.
• Provide general office support including greeting and assisting guests, answering and transferring call, monitoring and ordering office supplies, handling mail and packages, and running office errands as needed.
• Assist with travel arrangements including airline tickets and hotel reservations.
• Coordinate meeting logistics for the Executive Director and Board Members, including room set-ups, food orders, meeting materials.
• Assist with Board Meeting minutes.
• Coordinate agendas for out-of-state conferences.
• Assist Ag United with errands and servicing company car.
• Assist with SD Corn events as requested during the year.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate degree preferred, not required.
• Personable and polite, with excellent people skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers, MS software and ability to learn internal software.
• Excellent cooperation and collaboration skills.

If you thrive in a dynamic work environment, possess the necessary qualifications, and are eager to contribute to the success of our organization, we invite you to apply for the Office Assistant position. Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and skills.