Administrative Professional: Mankato, MN

Hertz Farm Management; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hertz Farm Management is seeking an organized administrative professional to support farm management, real estate, and appraisal services in our Mankato office. You will handle greeting guests, answering calls, processing expenses, and preparing reports with attention to detail.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data organization, and collaboration with field staff, USDA partners, and vendors. A strong communication skill set and 1+ years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures and equipment.
• 1+ years related experience preferred.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• High level of interpersonal skills and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests, answer phones, and direct inquiries.
• Process expenses and income and perform accounting tasks.
• Create correspondence and reports from field materials.
• Maintain electronic and physical real estate, insurance and file records.
• Coordinate client visits and office events.
• Organize and maintain spreadsheet data for staff.
• Utilize software/websites to locate property data and records.
• Provide project management support and track tasks.
• Communicate with outside organizations and vendors.
• Order office supplies and complete special projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Database & presentation software

Job description

Job Details

• Posted: October 2, 2026
• Type: Full Time
• Location: Mankato, MN Office

Job Description

We are looking for the next valuable addition to our business family. In this role you will provide administrative support for the farm management, real estate, and appraisal services we provide under the direction of the office manager. If you are an energetic and motivated individual who is passionate about helping others you will thrive in this position.

The ideal candidate will have a cooperative and committed personality that likes working in a team environment focused on providing excellent service to our valued clients. If you appreciate variety, organization, and have an eye for details, we would enjoy meeting you.

We are a family-owned company that has been in business for over 80 years and are committed to providing personalized education and professional asset services to provide peace of mind to farmland owners. We value and care for our employees and strive to provide a culture that emphasizes integrity, respect, and accountability.

Specific Job Duties

• Professionally greet and assist all in-person guests, clients, vendors, and tenants, as well as answer and screen incoming phone calls and direct them to the appropriate parties.
• Process expenses and income, along with other assigned accounting tasks.
• Create high-quality correspondence and reports based on materials provided by professional field staff, including typing, proofing, and packaging.
• Maintain and file documents, both electronically and physically, related to real estate, insurance, expense details, governmental filings, and general agriculture information.
• Distribute mail throughout the office.
• Coordinate client visits, team schedules, meetings, conferences, seminars, and other events.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining spreadsheet data for professional field staff.
• Utilize various software and websites to locate and prepare information for analyzing farmland including mapping, property assessor data, and historical real estate records, among others.
• Provide project management support to field staff by tracking tasks and ensuring completion.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with outside organizations such as USDA, grain marketing terminals, co‑ops, and other vendors.
• Assist in maintaining and ordering necessary office supplies
• Complete special projects and perform other duties as assigned

Compensation

• Salary based on experience
• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) that includes an employer match
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or above is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of office administrative procedures and use of standard office equipment at a level generally acquired through 1 + years related experience.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
• Continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, organizational skills for establishing priorities and meeting deadlines,
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for occasional local errands (mail/document delivery and pickup) mileage is reimbursed.