Administrative Assistant

GreenStone Farm Credit Services; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

401(k) match

Wellness subsidy

Student debt repayment

Annual bonus

Job summary

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is seeking an Administrative Assistant to thrive in a dynamic environment and support meaningful projects. You will coordinate department workflows, manage requests, and act as a central communication touchpoint for customers, vendors, and staff.

The role emphasizes detail-orientation, collaboration, and support across events, budgeting, and process improvement within a team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong proficiency with computers and Microsoft applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Collaborative mindset—team player who builds relationships.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental projects by reviewing plans, tracking action items, and helping keep timelines, resources, and budgets on track.
• Manage the intake and routing of department requests.
• Serve as a communication touchpoint for customers, prospects, and vendors.
• Coordinate ordering and assist with ongoing initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate association events, department activities, and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide logistical support for staff and customer meetings, conferences, and events.
• Process invoices and assist leadership with expense tracking and budget oversight.
• Maintain smooth department operations through travel planning, mail/shipping, supply management, and file/database organization.
• Assist with publishing, tracking, and monitoring content performance.
• Provide proofreading and grammar support to ensure polished, professional communication.

Skills

Computers & Microsoft apps

Verbal & written communication

Proofreading

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you energized by organization, collaboration, and bringing ideas to life? We are looking for an Administrative Assistantwho thrives in a dynamic environment and loves being at the center of the action. If you’re detail‑obsessed, people‑oriented, and excited to support meaningful projects, this role is for you.

Get to know GreenStone

Our $15 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country.

Culture

Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Deliver Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. GreenStone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

What can we offer you?

GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company.

GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• 16 hours of volunteer time
• 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment or tuition reimbursement programs
• Yearlybonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit eligible employees

Key Responsibilities:

Department Coordination

• Support departmental projects by reviewing plans, tracking action items, and helping keep timelines, resources, and budgets on track.
• Manage the intake and routing of department requests.
• Serve as a communication touchpoint for customers, prospects, and vendors.
• Coordinate ordering and assist with ongoing initiatives.

Business Support

• Help plan and coordinate association events, department activities, and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide logistical support for staff and customer meetings, conferences, and events.
• Process invoices and assist leadership with expense tracking and budget oversight.
• Keep the department running smoothly by supporting workflow efficiencies, mail and shipping needs, supply management, travel planning, and file/database organization.

Communication Support

• Assist with publishing, tracking, and monitoring content performance.
• Provide proofreading and grammar support to ensure polished, professional communication.

What experience can you bring?

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong proficiency with computers and Microsoft applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading.
• Ability to quickly learn new processes and adapt to evolving business needs.
• A collaborative mindset—someone who listens, builds relationships, and supports team goals.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Confidence in monitoring project progress and supporting others to stay on track

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.