Cross-Functional Projects & Admin Coordinator

IL Corn; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

IL Corn seeks a Project Coordinator to support program Directors by handling administrative, operational, and program-related tasks across the organization. This role ensures efficient operations by coordinating routine administrative functions, assisting with data management and analysis, arranging procurement, and supporting events and communications.

The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor’s degree and at least one year of administrative experience, with strong organizational

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field (business, communications, agriculture).
• 1+ year of administrative, office, customer service; internships or college experience could qualify.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across channels.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Ability to learn new software, databases, and processes.
• Experience supporting programs, events, procurement, and data management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to IL Corn staff and cover for the Administrative Assistant.
• Support membership data entry, reporting, and analysis for Grassroots and Membership.
• Assist with policy survey data entry, organization, and analysis.
• Assist Communications with inventory management, procurement, proofreading, and formatting.
• Assist with trade team event planning and coordination for exports and logistics.
• Administer the IL Corn cover crop program with the Director of Conservation and Stewardship.
• Help plan and coordinate organizational events including Cornbelters, Farm Progress Show, and NCGA President's Reception.
• Assist with AV setup and coordination for internal and external groups.
• Manage the IL Corn vehicle fleet list and pool vehicle reservations.
• Assist Accounting with refunds, AR follow-ups, and database management for board motions.
• Provide cross-functional support on special projects as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Data entry and analysis

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field (business, communications, agriculture)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IL Corn seeks a Project Coordinator to support program Directors by handling administrative, operational, and program-related tasks across the organization. This role ensures efficient operations by coordinating routine administrative functions, assisting with data management and analysis, arranging procurement, and supporting events and communications.

The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor’s degree and at least one year of administrative experience, with strong organizational