Administrative Assistant

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Four weeks PTO

Well-being pay

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor is seeking an Administrative Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator at the Global Business Center in Johnston, IA. You will support EHS leadership and commercial delivery, managing calendars, travel, and communications while ensuring accurate admin processes and project support.

You will help organize materials, briefings, and meetings, coordinate events, and maintain shared documentation. This role requires discretion and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of administrative experience and/or related education.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation design skills.
• Excellent organizational skills under pressure.
• Ability to anticipate needs and act independently.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Discretion with confidential information and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and prioritize requests for executives.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel itineraries.
• Handle executive communications with senior leaders and partners.
• Prepare materials, briefings, and presentations for meetings.
• Organize meetings, events, and engagement activities onsite/offsite.
• Track expenses and manage reports with discretion.
• Capture notes and manage action items across teams.
• Support EHS administrative duties and documentation.
• Provide onboarding and orientation support in Johnston.

Skills

Executive calendar mgmt

PowerPoint presentations

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion with confidential info

Proactive problem solving

Relationship building

Flexibility to work extended hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next‑generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Vylor has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator to join our company at our Global Business Center in Johnston IA.

This role supports both EHS Leadership and Commercial delivery by managing schedules, anticipating needs, completing EHS administrative responsibilities, and maintaining seamless daily operations. By leveraging your proactive problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, you will contribute to a high‑performing workplace focused on delivering quality seed products and exceptional service.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Manage complex, dynamic calendars—prioritizing requests and proactively optimizing the executive’s time
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including frequently changing itineraries
• Handle executive communications and interface with senior leaders, external partners, and peers
• Manage global EHS distribution lists
• Prepare and organize materials, briefings, and presentations to ensure meeting readiness
• Plan and execute meetings, events, and customer engagements (onsite and offsite)
• Track expenses and manage reports with accuracy and discretion
• Capture meeting notes, manage action items, and maintain shared documentation
• Serve as a key connector across technology, HR, facilities, and other enterprise resources
• Support ad hoc projects aligned with Seed Operations priorities
• Ensure all administrative work processes and flows are accurate and effective
• Support compliance with activities and obligations
• Provide direct support for Commercial data entry and event recording.
• Administer / Deliver Commercial New Hire Orientation classes in Johnston.
• Manage purchasing, accounts payable, and receivable activities
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED with relevant knowledge and experience

What Skills You Need

• 1-3 years of relevant administrative experience and/or related education
• Advanced skills in executive presentations and visual representation of complex topics (PowerPoint)
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in high‑pressure environments
• Proven ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and act independently
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• High degree of integrity and discretion with confidential information
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn new systems and collaboration tools
• Proactive, adaptable mindset with a positive, solution‑oriented approach
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends when needed.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience managing executive communications and support
• Understanding or past support of EHS or familiarity with EHS regulatory and or internal documentations.
• Degree in Business Administration, Office Management or other relevant field

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well‑being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.