AgriNovus Indiana - Operations Manager

Central Indiana Corporate Partnership • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

AgriNovus Indiana is seeking a detail-oriented, energetic, and organized Operations Manager to maintain and grow the organization’s operational standards and help deliver engaging events. The role manages and executes core organizational workflows, oversees logistics for industry events, maintains organizational data and systems, supports financial and administrative processes, and provides cross-functional support to the team. The position supports AgriNovus’s broader strategy through effective operations and reports to and supports the Vice President.

AgriNovus Indiana, an initiative of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), advances Indiana’s agbioscience economy by aligning industry, research, and capital to accelerate innovation, attract investment, and expand economic opportunity. Its work is organized around Business Growth, Entrepreneurial Acceleration, and Public Education + Awareness. The office is at 16 Tech Innovation District in downtown Indianapolis, with hybrid remote flexibility. Statewide travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in operations management or project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing and documenting data within Salesforce.
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage event logistics from conception to completion.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Salesforce certifications are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the ongoing operations and execution of organizational programs, including the agbioscience podcast and Field Atlas initiatives.
• Execute and optimize day-to-day operational workflows, administrative procedures, organizational systems, office operations, and governance; troubleshoot issues and coordinate with CICP and external vendors as needed.
• Assist with end-to-end logistics and execution for AgriNovus events, including startup showcases, stakeholder roundtables, Quadrant programming, internal staff meetings, and team development events.
• Maintain Salesforce data integrity, update stakeholder records, track engagement pipelines and organizational KPIs and metrics, and document standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate credit card, invoice, expense, payment collection, and contract administration, including execution and tracking; support timely monthly administrative submissions.
• Partner with leadership and program teams on strategic initiatives, cross-functional communication, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and team culture activities, while handling confidential information discreetly.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal team members, external partners, and industry stakeholders in the agbioscience community.

Benefits

• 100% of healthcare and dental premiums paid for individuals and family.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement plan, with a 5% employer contribution regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible for an employer match.
• Company-paid group life benefits.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including 17 holidays.
• Hybrid remote flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager