Project Coordinator: Admin & Data Support

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

Job summary

IL Corn in Bloomington, IL seeks a Project Coordinator to support program Directors and administrative operations across the organization. The role provides essential administrative, operational, and program support to help teams, events, and communications run efficiently.

The position coordinates routine admin tasks, assists with data management and analysis, procurement, and event planning, and serves as a resource for staff while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field such as business, communications, agriculture
• 1+ year of administrative, office, customer service; relevant internship or college experience could qualify
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including the ability to enter, organize, and maintain data accurately
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including professional phone, email and interpersonal communication
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
• Ability to learn new software, databases, processes, and industry-specific terminology

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to IL Corn staff, including answering incoming calls, coordinating mailings, procuring supplies, and providing backup coverage for the Administrative Assistant.
• Support the Grassroots and Membership Manager with membership data entry, reporting, and analysis.
• Assist with policy survey data entry, organization, and analysis.
• Assist the Communications Team with inventory management, procurement, proofreading, formatting, and other administrative needs.
• Assist the Director of Exports and Logistics with trade team event planning and coordination.
• Assist the Director of Conservation and Stewardship with administration of the IL Corn cover crop program.
• Assist with planning and coordination of organizational events, including Cornbelters, Farm Progress Show, and the NCGA President’s Reception.
• Assist the Director of Operations with AV setup and coordination for internal and external groups.
• Manage the IL Corn vehicle fleet list, including pool vehicle reservations
• Assist the Accounting Team with processing refund requests during busy times
• Assist the Accounting Team with accounts receivable follow-ups
• Assist the Accounting Team with database management for new board motions
• Provide cross-functional support to IL Corn staff on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Data entry

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business/communications/agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IL Corn in Bloomington, IL seeks a Project Coordinator to support program Directors and administrative operations across the organization. The role provides essential administrative, operational, and program support to help teams, events, and communications run efficiently.

The position coordinates routine admin tasks, assists with data management and analysis, procurement, and event planning, and serves as a resource for staff while collaborating across departments.