Mission Support Assistant

Fingercheck; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Fingercheck in Kansas City is seeking a full-time Mission Support Assistant to facilitate the organization's operations. You will support teams with tasks ranging from managing communications to data accuracy, ensuring a robust office environment.

The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, a service-oriented mindset, and a commitment to our mission. A requirement includes an associate’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in operations or administrative support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Experience managing records within a Customer Relationship Management system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a welcoming point of contact for the office.
• Manage the main phone line and shared email inboxes.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail including communications with donors.
• Support program coordination and event organization.
• Review and process scholarship payments and expense reimbursements.
• Conduct regular quality checks and updates of data.
• Prepare reports to support transparency and impact.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Clear Communication Skills

Service-oriented Mindset

Education

Associate’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

CRM Systems

Job description

Agriculture Future of America Job Openings

Reports to: Director of Administrative Services

Classification: Non-Exempt

PayRange: $20-23/hour

ReviewDate: May 28, 2026

Summary and Objective

Asthe Mission Support Assistant, you will play a key role in helping us deliverour mission by supporting operations, programs, and data processes withaccuracy and efficiency. You will help create a responsive, organizedenvironment that allows our mission and impact to thrive.

This Position is ideal if you…

• Like helping people,especially behind the scenes and being a reliable go ‑ toperson
• Enjoystaying organized and keeping details accurate
• Arecomfortable juggling a variety of tasks
• Desire hands‑on experience in anonprofit, mission-driven organization
• Appreciate a mix of office operationsand program and data support

Essential Functions

• Serve as a welcoming first point of contactwhile helping maintain a well‑organized and accessible office environment
• Managethe main phone line and shared email inboxes, responding promptly andconnecting people with the right team or resources
• Coordinateincoming and outgoing mail, including communications related to donors,partners, and programs
• Supportgeneral program coordination and organization events through supplycoordination, material preparation and printing, packing, and post‑eventmaterials handling
• Supportprogram application and selections processes in alignment with establishedprogram timelines and procedures
• Review and process scholarship payment and expensereimbursement requests to help ensure timely support for program participants
• Keep data accurate and consistent acrosssystems by performing regular quality checks and updates
• Order, organize, and maintain officesupplies
• Preparereports for internal teams and external partners to support transparency andimpact
• Assistthe broader team with special projects and emerging priorities as needed
• Strongorganizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Attentionto detail, particularly with data entry and record accuracy
• Comfortableusing common office technology and equipment (Microsoft 365, databases, basicreporting tools, copiers and postage meter)
• Clearwritten and verbal communication skills
• Abilityto handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Collaborative,service‑oriented mindset with a commitment to the organization’s mission andvalues

Required Education and Experience

• Anequivalent combination of education and relevant experience will beconsidered
• Associate’sdegree in business administration, nonprofit operations, programming or relatedfield
• Minimumof three (3) years of experience in operations, administrative support, nonprofit services, or office coordination
• Proficiencyin MS Office, especially Word and Excel
• Experiencemanaging records within databases or Customer Relationship Management(CRM) system

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct or indirect supervision of other staff.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, and subject to request for reasonable accommodations, you would be required to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment as needed (i.e. phone, copier/scanner, postage meter, etc.). You must also be able to remain in a stationary position most of the day and to exchange information with internal and external constituents regularly. Occasionally, you may be required to move or position equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Regular Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position at AFA’s primary office, and workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will be required to work evenings and weekends, though infrequently.

Travel

Travel is limited and primarily local during the business day, although some out‑of‑area and overnight travel associated with AFA programs or training is possible.

Agriculture Futureof America (AFA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AFA expresslyprohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion,gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AFA’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.