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Field to Market Seeks Administrative Assistant

December 19, 2014

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture seeks an Administrative Assistant based in its office in Washington, DC. Field to Market is a 501(c)(3) organization that brings together a diverse alliance of grower groups; agribusiness companies; food, beverage, restaurant and retail companies; conservation groups; universities; and public sector partners to focus on defining, measuring and advancing the sustainability of row crops for food, fiber and fuel production.

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant will serve as the primary administrative support staff for the president of Field to Market and at least two other senior staff members. The position will provide assistance with scheduling, travel logistics, meeting planning, preparing minutes and other written materials, maintaining current membership/committee rosters, completing expense reports and liaising with the organization’s outside accounting firm.

The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience; attention to detail; strong writing skills; basic knowledge of accounting and budgets; proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; strong communication and interpersonal skills; an ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines; an interest in food, agriculture and sustainability issues; and a desire and enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development.

The position reports to the president of Field to Market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide scheduling support including managing details of staff travel.
  • Manage monthly expense reports and liaise with the organization’s outside accounting firm.
  • Provide basic office management, including maintaining office supplies and equipment.
  • Manage membership distribution lists including committee/workgroup rosters.
  • Support Field to Market’s twice-yearly plenary meetings and various workgroup meetings, including basic meeting/conference planning activities.
  • Drafting minutes for board meetings, workgroup calls and other proceedings.
    Preparing PowerPoint presentations for speeches, meetings and other outreach events.
  • Maintain an electronic filing system for all of the organization’s key documents and work products.

Minimum requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-4 years of proven experience in an administrative support position.
  • Excellent communication skills (writing/editing, speaking, facilitating). A writing sample may be requested.
  • Successful experience in working with a membership-driven organization preferred.
  • Ability to prioritize, establish and meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work effectively and as a team in a small office environment.
    Must have strong command of the English language.
  • Periodic travel may be required and may include weekends.

To apply

Please submit a cover letter that explains your interest in the position and a resume to bbrumbaugh@keystone.org no later than January 9, 2014. Salary is commensurate with experience. Health insurance and other benefits included.

ABOUT FIELD TO MARKET

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture® brings together a diverse group of grower organizations; agribusinesses; food, feed, beverage, restaurant, and retail companies; conservation groups; universities and public sector partners to focus on defining, measuring, and advancing the sustainability of food, feed, fiber, and fuel production. Field to Market comprises around 200 members representing all facets of the U.S. agricultural supply chain, with members employing more than 5 million people and representing combined revenues totaling over $1.5 trillion. 

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