R&D Station Administrative Support

Company Introduction

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The General Administrative Support position is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative and operational activities that support the Davis and Dixon Research Stations. Responsibilities include assisting with domestic seed shipments, international plant tissue and document shipments, maintaining shipment records, supporting internal communications, coordinating station events and visits, assisting with recruiting and onboarding activities, and supporting safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The position serves as a key administrative resource and point of contact for employees, visitors, and external stakeholders. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting research, operational, and business objectives. The position may also provide backup support for selected international seed movement activities in coordination with the Regional Seed Movement Coordinator.

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to:

• Supports domestic seed shipment activities for the Davis and Dixon research stations,
including shipment logistics, required documentation, and compliance with applicable
procedures and regulations.
• Provides support and backup to the Regional Seed Movement Coordinator for selected
international shipments of seeds, plant tissue, documents, and other research materials.
• Maintains accurate shipping and receiving records, including updates in the SHIELD seed
movement system, and promptly reports discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates and supports community engagement initiatives and prepares monthly
communications, including newsletters, employee updates, and other internal announcements.
• Plans and coordinates station events, including field days, training sessions, employee
meetings, educational tours, and visits from internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports station management with meeting planning, scheduling, logistics, and internal
communications, including coordinating conference rooms, audiovisual resources, and IT
assistance as needed.
• Maintains administrative records, reports, and documentation, while providing general office
support, responding to inquiries, and directing employees, visitors, and external contacts to
the appropriate resources.
• Assists with purchasing activities, accounts payable administration, budget tracking, and
vendor communications, and supports continuous improvement projects and administrative
process enhancements across the Davis and Dixon stations.
• Promotes a safe work environment through active participation in the Local Safety Committee
and support of site safety initiatives, while completing additional duties and special projects
assigned by the Station Manager.

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need:

Education and Work Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Communications,
Agriculture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in administrative support, office administration, customer service, or a
related role.
• Experience coordinating logistics, events, communications, or operational support activities is highly
desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
No environmental conditions which are not typically found in a modern professional office work environment. The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is moderate.

Your benefits and working environment

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary
• This position’s range is $21-$26/hr

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures. As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits Choices
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work/Life Balance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• +1 Floating Holiday per year
• Paid shutdown holidays
• Progressive time off starting at 80-vacation hours
• Company Covered Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Long and Short-Term Disability
• Wellness Benefits
• Annual Fitness reimbursements, covered massage benefits & unlimited health coaching
• Family EAP, Telehealth and Mental Wellness Services
• Internal Career Progression
• Learning Environment
• Promotions from within
• Paid Annual Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Welcoming Environment
• Business casual attire; open door policy
• Financial Wellness
• 401(k) dollar for dollar Employer matching
• Additional Employer 401(k) Contribution per paycheck
• Traditional and Roth (401k) plans options
• Company Profit sharing in December
• Family Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity paid time off
• Fertility and Infertility benefits
• Low family medical deductibles

We are a company with a supportive culture and leadership. We encourage you to be part of our journey to enhance the world’s food supply and support the farmers that grow them.

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