Office Manager and Policy Assistant

American Soybean Association; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with employer match

Job summary

The American Soybean Association in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an Office Manager and Policy Assistant to support office administration, assist the government affairs team with policy issues, and collaborate across ASA functions and state affiliates.

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Government Affairs, this role offers hybrid work options, opportunities to engage in advocacy work, and a chance to grow into a more senior position within ASA.

Qualifications

• Strong communications skills.
• Strong writing skills including the ability to develop communications and advocacy materials.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Ability to learn and work independently and proactively, while accepting guidance from team members.
• Team-oriented approach; value-added mindset; commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide office management support and ASA meeting support.
• Assist government affairs team in developing policy issues and advocacy materials.
• Collaborate across ASA functions and with state affiliates as needed.

Skills

Communications

Writing

Organization

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Independence

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Excellence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, political science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION, Saint Louis, MO, US

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Office Manager and Policy Assistant

The American Soybean Association’s (ASA) interdepartmental team in Washington D.C. is seeking an office manager and policy assistant to support general office administration needs, support the government affairs team on developing policy issues, and assist other departments as needed. This individual would assist with office management, ASA meeting support, and advocacy work; and would collaborate across ASA functions and with state affiliates. Under the direction of the executive director of government affairs, this position will support several departments within ASA, with opportunities to develop into a more senior role.

ASA is a national trade association that advocates on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international trade issues. It is the collective voice of nearly 500,000 producers in 30 soybean-producing states represented through 26 state affiliates. ASA is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and its Government Affairs team is based in Washington, D.C.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary range: $45,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K plan with employer match.
• Hybrid work schedule (up to two remote days per week)
• An opportunity to join an outstanding advocacy organization and work with, and for, U.S. soybean farmers.
• Satisfaction in knowing you make a difference for U.S. soybean farmers, who provide food, feed, fuel, and biobased products to consumers here at home and around the world.

What we need:

• An interest in agricultural advocacy and trade associations.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, political science or related field.
• Strong communications skills.
• Strong writing skills including the ability to assist in developing communications and advocacy materials.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Ability to learn and work independently and proactively, while accepting guidance from other team members.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Value-added mindset.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Position requires up to 10% travel.

American Soybean Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.