About Poet
At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.
CULTURE IS KING AT POET
We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!
Job Summary & Responsibilities
This is an exciting position within POET that performs a wide variety of highly complex and confidential administrative tasks to include overseeing and managing the flow and exchange of information, communicating with key constituencies, conducting research, and developing and implementing strategies and tactics that promote excellence.
If you are highly self- motivated, driven to succeed, and thrive in a challenging environment where you can optimize your analytical, communication and organizational skills, then this opportunity may be the right fit for you. This position requires a high level of discretion and the ability to present oneself in a professional manner. The Executive Assistant must be able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and is expected to schedule in anticipation of events, continuously manage details, and display a responsive, flexible and thorough approach to work.
This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD. Responsibilities include:
- Managing and maintaining business and personal appointment calendars. This may mean making decisions relating to the scheduling of business/personal appointments and engagements.
- Utilizing organizational skills to arrange and coordinate all details for internal and external meetings and events: time/location, logistics, invitations, food/beverage, equipment, etc.
- Providing important background information to the Chief of Staff and/or the Founder & CEO prior to meetings to ensure they are prepared/informed on matters deemed necessary.
- Collaborating with the Chief of Staff to conduct research and prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports, presentations, newsletter, budgets, etc... Composing and initiating routine correspondence independently to address project activities.
- Organizing, planning and implementing business and personal travel arrangements for the Chief of Staff, Founder & CEO, and others as needed.
- Representing the Chief of Staff as needed, to include occasional assistance and/or running errands on behalf of the Founder & CEO.
- Assisting the Chief of Staff with managing communication efforts to include verbal responses, written correspondence, reports, official business meeting minutes, and presentations from initial drafts to final documents.
- Maintaining confidential files and databases.
- Monitoring outgoing correspondence for consistency with policy.
- Maintenance of databases, mailing lists, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes as needed.
- Answering phones and properly directing calls promptly on behalf of the Chief of Staff and Founder & CEO.
- Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s level degree preferred
- Two plus years of progressively responsible administrative support
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills with a sense of urgency that drives results.
- Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
- Flexibility and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Strong customer service focus; ability to maintain composure during adverse situations
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Resourcefulness in solving problems
- Ability to work with multiple constituencies
- Self-motivation, ability to manage assignments independently
- Ability to exercise discretion, initiative and independent judgment in making sound decisions and developing solutions to problems
- Ability to discreetly handle confidential and politically sensitive matters
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position operates in an office environment, working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand. Most of our Sioux Falls office workspace consists of an open-concept design intended to promote open communication and collaboration.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.
Benefits
For eligible team members
- Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
- Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
- Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
- 401K with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
Other Perks
For eligible team members
- A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
- Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
- Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
- Discounted home and auto insurance
POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.
