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The Allen, Auglaize, Logan, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Shelby, and VanWert County Farm Bureau office is looking for a part-time office assistant. The position would be located at the  eight-county office in Wapakoneta. The individual would work 16 hours per week and starting rate of pay is $16-18/hour based on experience. Resumes and cover letters can be referred to Jill Smith, organization director at [email protected] until Feb. 17, 2023.

Below is a listing of the job requirements.

Job description:  

Assist the supervisor in developing, maintaining, and executing successful programs and services that meet the needs of members with efficiency and accuracy.

Accountability:

Responsible to and supervised by the organization director who in turn works with the area nonprofit members.

Primary Duties:

1. Maintain accurate membership records of all members through the database.
2. Help staff accountant in maintaining accurate financial records. This is currently done using QuickBooks software.
3. Reach out to members for customer service interactions, including member retention, data collection and relationship building.
4. Help manage the membership database, which includes data entry, membership processing, updating records and working with new members as a part of our campaigns.
5. Maintain an accurate file system, whether it is done electronically or in hard copy. The filing system will be such that it is easily accessible and organized so that the supervisor can utilize it.
6. Keep office equipment well maintained. If problems arise you must notify the supervisor.
7. During office hours, promote company activities, member services, etc. as directed by the supervisor.
8. Work in conjunction with the supervisor and other staff with marketing, social media and other publications. This is currently done in Microsoft Publisher. 
9. Use only supervisor-authorized business software for official business. 
10. Develop and foster a good working relationship with the company and its affiliates. 
11. Maintain an attractive office that includes good housekeeping practices, regular work hours, and good telephone communication habits.
12. Attend special meetings or conferences that will aid in maintaining and improving the position of office administrator as directed by the supervisor.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.