Administrative Assistant

J. Kent Staffing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid family coverage for Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Denver is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual for the position of Vice President, Staffing and Recruiting. This entry-level role involves providing administrative support, coordinating marketing projects, and assisting in communications. Candidates should have a passion for agriculture and strong communication skills. An ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduling and administrative support.
• Assist in project coordination and marketing programs.
• Proof and input for newsletters and social media.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organized and detail-oriented

Interest in agriculture, livestock, or textiles

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Agriculture, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

WordPress

Canva/Adobe tools

Job description

Vice President, Staffing and Recruiting at J. Kent Staffing

Compensation:

• $50,000/year
• Excellent benefits are provided, including 100% paid family coverage for Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, Vacation, Sick Leave, 9 Paid Holidays, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D.

Company and Position Overview:

Our client is a national industry trade association in the agricultural sector with headquarters in Englewood, Colorado. The Marketing & Program Assistant will provide day-to-day administrative support and assist in coordinating projects. This position is designed to provide administrative support, program coordination, and department communication. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn the industry and agricultural trade

This position requires working in the office 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday (start time can be between 7:00-8:30 AM).

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support (60%)

• Provide scheduling, meeting, and travel support for staff and consultants.
• Draft, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and newsletters.
• Maintain files, records, and databases to ensure timely reporting and compliance.
• Support event logistics, including registrations, materials, and follow-up.

Project Coordination (30%)

• Assist in coordinating wool marketing and promotion programs, both domestic and international.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
• Communicate with consultants, industry partners, and vendors to ensure project success.
• Gather and compile data, survey responses, or market information to support program decisions.

Communications (10%)

• Proofing and input for newsletters, website, and social media.
• Assist in preparing presentations and promotional materials.
• Help maintain brand consistency across communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Agriculture, Marketing, Communications, or related field) OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with digital platforms (social media, CMS, Canva/Adobe tools a plus). Knowledge of website platforms, WordPress, and databases.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• Interest in agriculture, livestock, or textiles is strongly preferred

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative

Industries: Non-profit Organizations