Office Assistant

Organization Overview

The Food Farm Exploration Center (F FEC), in partnership with Farming for the Future Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating current and future generations about agricultural innovation and sustainability. Located in Plover, Wisconsin, the F FEC aims to deepen the understanding of modern agriculture, promote agricultural literacy, and foster connections between farmers and consumers. By creating a space for learning and engagement, the F FEC provides an opportunity for people to explore the world of agriculture and better understand the origins of their food.

Position Overview

The Office Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the office by providing essential administrative support. This role reports to the Executive Office Manager and includes scheduling meetings, organizing files, responding to routine communications, and managing office supplies. The Office Assistant serves as a point of coordination, streamlining communication between team members and monitoring deadlines to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Essential Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, ensuring all participants are informed and prepared.
• Organize and maintain physical and digital filing systems.
• Manage office communications, including responding to emails, phone calls, and other routine inquiries.
• Monitor and manage office supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained and replenished as needed.
• Assist in maintaining calendars and tracking deadlines to ensure smooth workflow.
• Support office staff with various administrative tasks to promote efficiency.
• Ensure that office equipment (e.g., printers, copiers, computers, and phones) is in good working order.
• Assist with basic accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.
• Provide assistance with simple human resources tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage time efficiently.
• Experience in an administrative or office support role is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Able to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, squatting/crouching, crawling/kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing (ladders), reaching above the shoulders, lifting of up to 25lbs.

Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants please assemble and email the following pieces of information, combined into one document, to hello@fftf.us by 10/23/2024:

• A cover letter describing your qualifications, including your interest in the Food Farm Exploration Center.
• A current resume.
• Three professional references with names and relationship (references will not be contacted until candidate has been notified).

F FEC Commitments

• The hourly wage for this specialist position starts at $18 per hour.
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays
• Competitive medical and supplemental benefits are available after 60 days of employment.
• A 401K plan is offered following one year of employment.
• Complimentary employee membership and discounts.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon results of thorough background check, drug screen, and reference checks.
• All inquiries about and interactions with candidates are kept in strict confidence.

Food Farm Exploration Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

Food Farm Exploration Center is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the organization and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in company policy and the way we do business at the Food Farm Exploration Center and is an important principle of sound business management.

To learn more, please visit us at https://explorefoodandfarm.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Plover, WI 54467 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plover, WI 54467: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18