Executive Assistant & Communication Specialist

Position Summary:

Join a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast with $13.5 billion in total loan volume and $29 million in annual financial services revenue from 18,000 customers across our 8-state territory. We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars: Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information.

The Executive Assistant role would support the Executive Leader team who are responsible for leading key functional areas across the association with a focus on board and travel arrangements. The Executive Assistant ensures effective functioning and positive image of the CEO, Executive Leadership team, and Board through performing a wide variety of high-level administrative tasks such as meeting planning, scheduling, managing communication in their absence, obtaining/preparing necessary background information, document preparation and making travel arrangements. 

The value drivers for this role are as follows:

• Effectively coordinates support & administrative functions for the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board
• The employee works independently, utilizing project management, facilitation, communication and organizations skills to support these important and high level functions
• Drives operational excellence and success for the association

Come join a collaborative, customer-focused team at Farm Credit East!

Duties and Responsibilities:

CEO/Executive & Board Support

• Provide direct administrative support to CEO/Executive team and board as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact and provider of services for the Board of Directors.
• Seek out ways to create value for these positions in helping them be organized, prepared, knowledgeable within a diverse and fast-paced business.
• Contribute to efficiency, professionalism and positive image of CEO/Executive Team and Board of Directors. 

Meeting logistics & Travel

• Effectively facilitate and coordinate meeting planning, scheduling, and agendas
• Book and plan travel arrangements both flights, hotel, transportation, and meeting preparation for various events
• Solicit bids for certain outside services and events

Communications Support

• Board communication support
• Board book support
• Provide high level technology and communication support to the Board of Directors

 Change Adoption

• Engaged in training and full adoption of FCE’s technology platforms to meet association and customer needs. Demonstrates a strong commitment to standardized methods, collaboration, and embodiment of One Firm. One Philosophy. Invested in personal and team success through the transition process, holding each other accountable to the association’s strategy.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in administration, business, or related field.
• This position is primarily conducted out of a physical Farm Credit East office location in order to effectively serve local customers. Farm Credit East requires new employees to work at their assigned office location for the first 2 weeks of their employment. After 2 weeks of acceptable performance, the employee is eligible for a hybrid working structure of 4 days in-office and 1 day working from home each week. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $60,000 to $80,000 commensurate with experience
• Short-Term Incentive to reward business results
• Retirement Contributions :
  • 401k match up to 6% of salary; or for those unable to take full advantage of the 401(k) match, verified student loan payments may qualify for an employer match in your 401(k) up to 6% of salary
  • Defined Contribution retirement plan funded at 2-9% of salary depending on years of service
• Time Off:
  • 15-25 days of vacation leave per year, depending on years of service
  • 12 days of holiday leave per year
  • 7.5 days of sick leave in your first year, followed by 12 days of sick leave per year thereafter; unlimited rollover of unused sick leave year to year
  • Paid Parental Leave: Up to 80 hours of paid leave for birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents
  • Family Care Leave: Additional leave options available under FMLA and company policy
• Health and Insurance:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including preventive care and wellness programs to support your overall health and well-being
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life insurance at 2x base pay
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance at 2x base pay
  • Long-term disability insurance at 2/3 base pay
• Additional Benefits: 
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuing education and training
  • Employee Assistance Program offering a wide variety of tools and resources
• Benefits Eligibility:
  • Eligibility Begins: First of the month following your hire date
    
  • Eligible Employees: Full-time employees working 30+ hours per week; Part-Time employees working 20+ hours per week.

Farm Credit East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. It is our goal to make employment decisions that further the principle of equal employment opportunity by utilizing objective standards based upon an individual's qualifications for a specific job opening. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), if you have a disability and would like a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position with Farm Credit East, please call 1-800-562-2235 or e-mail FarmCreditCareers@farmcrediteast.com.