Wishh Program Assistant
About The Position
The American Soybean Association (ASA) / World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) in St. Louis is seeking a program assistant to support the WISHH team by ensuring the smooth execution of administrative, logistical, and program-related tasks supporting domestic and international activities. Key responsibilities include processing invoices, tracking expenses, and ensuring compliance with donor and USDA requirements. A farmer-led organization, the American Soybean Association has served as the national trade organization that advocates on behalf of U.S. soybean farmers on domestic policy issues and international trade issues for more than 100 years. ASA represents the collective voice of 500,000 soybean growers in 30 soybean-producing states. The World Initiative for Soy in Human Health was founded to expand the work of the ASA in developing and emerging markets to improve health, nutrition and food security, building the groundwork for future markets of soy. WISHH provides services in food technology, business development, nutrition services, and program and proposal development.
Requirements
- Excellent spoken, written, and listening communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, while focused on the details and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and represent ASA / WISHH with tact and professionalism.
- Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative assistance to WISHH leadership, including handling travel arrangements, correspondence, calendar management, gathering data, as well as ad hoc assignments.
- Assist with logistics and preparations for board meetings and other key events. Attend meetings as requested to document meeting minutes.
- Provide support by submitting accurate invoices and expense reports, gathering data and tracking for donor contributions, and assist with request for proposals while following compliance guidelines.
- Monitor website ensuring information is current.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, 401K plan with employer match, and flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week.
- Supportive and engaging team - work environment.
- Satisfaction in knowing you make a difference by improving global health, nutrition, and food security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
