Agronomy Administrative Support Specialist — Data & Ops

Prairieland FS, Inc.; Auburn (IL); On-site; USD 24,108 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Matching

Pension Company-Funded

FSA & HSA

Job summary

Prairieland FS, Inc. is seeking a motivated Administrative Support Specialist to assist the operations department. The role focuses on clerical tasks, record-keeping, and coordinating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Key duties include scheduling, preparing agronomic reports, data entry, and supporting proposals and contracts. A high school diploma is required, with higher studies preferred; a valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred in agriculture, agronomy, business administration, or related field.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Experience in administrative/support role, preferably in agriculture.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong organization and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Familiarity with agronomic practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the operations team: scheduling, calendars, and meetings.
• Prepare and distribute agronomic reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Enter data and ensure accuracy of agronomic databases and spreadsheets.
• Maintain agronomic records: field data, soil tests, crop plans, pesticide logs.
• Coordinate communication between operations, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Handle emails, calls, and mail related to operations.
• Assist with inventory management of agronomic supplies.
• Help prepare proposals, contracts, and service agreements.
• Assist in planning and executing agronomic events, workshops, field days.
• Provide general admin tasks: photocopying, scanning, ordering supplies.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Office equipment

Job description

Prairieland FS, Inc. is seeking a motivated Administrative Support Specialist to assist the operations department. The role focuses on clerical tasks, record-keeping, and coordinating with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Key duties include scheduling, preparing agronomic reports, data entry, and supporting proposals and contracts. A high school diploma is required, with higher studies preferred; a valid driver’s license is also required.