Administrative Specialist, Agriculture Programs — Public Service Impact

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Public employee retirement plan (156%)

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance plans (employer-paid)

Life insurance policy ($20,000)

Job summary

Dry Pea and Lentil Commission - Agency 95 is seeking an Administrative Specialist to provide professional administrative, program, and operational support for agriculture programs in Nebraska.

This role coordinates board meetings, research and market development projects, contracts and grants, financial and records management, communications, producer outreach, and industry activities both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include 1 year of post high school coursework or experience in administration, office management, accounting, finance, planning, policy analysis and implementation, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support.
• Coordinate board meetings.
• Maintain records.
• Track expenditures, contracts, invoices and project commitments.
• Provide financial updates and reports.
• Serve as a point of contact for producers; identify research priorities and coordinate proposals, contracts, reporting, and updates.
• Support marketing and trade activities.
• Monitor and report policy developments affecting producers.
• Maintain relationships and represent NDPLC at meetings and events.
• Coordinate logistics for board members and staff, including travel reimbursements and documentation.
• All other duties within the scope of the classification.

Skills

Administrative experience

Office management

Accounting

Budgeting

Policy analysis

Research coordination

Contract management

Education

Bachelor in Agriculture

Job description

Dry Pea and Lentil Commission - Agency 95 is seeking an Administrative Specialist to provide professional administrative, program, and operational support for agriculture programs in Nebraska.

This role coordinates board meetings, research and market development projects, contracts and grants, financial and records management, communications, producer outreach, and industry activities both domestically and internationally.