Executive Operations & Admin Specialist

Alternative HR, LLC; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Flexible work environment

Background check

Job summary

Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is seeking an organized, dependable Operations Specialist to support the day-to-day administrative and operational needs, reporting to the Operations Director and CEO. You’ll coordinate meetings, prepare materials, track action items, and assist with payments, vendor relations, and events.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and a service mindset, with a salary of 50k–60k and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant admin, operations, or executive support experience.
• Experience supporting executives or boards is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to turn conversations into clear action items and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Operations Director and CEO.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and organizational activities.
• Prepare agendas, materials, and correspondence.
• Take clear meeting notes and track decisions and action items.
• Handle basic bookkeeping tasks, invoices, and vendor coordination.
• Support events and special projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Initiative and multi-tasking

Customer service mindset

Education

Associate degree in business administration, office administration, accounting, or related area

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brookings Regional Growth Alliance is seeking an organized, dependable Operations Specialist to support the day-to-day administrative and operational needs, reporting to the Operations Director and CEO. You’ll coordinate meetings, prepare materials, track action items, and assist with payments, vendor relations, and events.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and a service mindset, with a salary of 50k–60k and full-time benefits.