Agriculture Programs Admin Specialist – Public Service

State of Nebraska; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Leave accrual (vacation/sick)

Retirement plan (156% state-matched)

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Life insurance

PSLF

Career advancement

Training and development

Team environment

Safety

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support the Nebraska Wheat Board and the Dry Pea and Lentil Commission. This role coordinates board meetings, research projects, contracts, grants, and financial records, acting as a liaison with producers and government agencies while ensuring efficient administration.

Travel is required; a Bachelor's in Agriculture or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: At least one year of post high school coursework or experience in administration, office management, accounting, finance, planning, policy analysis and implementation, administrative/management analysis, operations research, program evaluation, research, or related fields.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Agriculture related field; knowledge of commodity check-off programs; experience coordinating events, trade teams, education, and outreach activities; experience with grant management, budgeting, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support and maintain records.
• Coordinate board meetings and travel arrangements for staff.
• Track expenditures, contracts, invoices and project commitments; provide financial updates and reports.
• Serve as a point of contact for producers and coordinate research proposals, contracts, reporting, and updates.
• Support marketing and trade activities; monitor policy developments affecting producers.
• Maintain relationships and represent NDPLC at meetings and events.

Skills

Administration

Office management

Accounting

Finance

Planning

Policy analysis

Research

Program evaluation

Operations research

Education

Bachelor Degree in Agriculture related field

Job description

The State of Nebraska is seeking an Administrative Specialist to support the Nebraska Wheat Board and the Dry Pea and Lentil Commission. This role coordinates board meetings, research projects, contracts, grants, and financial records, acting as a liaison with producers and government agencies while ensuring efficient administration.

Travel is required; a Bachelor's in Agriculture or related field is preferred.