Minnesota Farmers Union · 5 days ago
Minnesota Farmers Union Operations Coordinator
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yrMinnesota Farmers Union is a grassroots membership organization that supports family farmers and rural development. The Operations Coordinator supports the Director of Operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and facilitating communication among staff while coordinating events and managing membership processes.
Political Organization
Responsibilities
Coordinate and support logistics and outreach for MFU events including the annual MFU State Convention (around 400 attendees over three days), biannual Full Board Meetings, quarterly Executive Committee meetings, and other annual events such as Lobby Day, county conventions, listening sessions, National Convention, Women’s Conference, and DC legislative Fly-In
Assist membership department processing new and renewed MFU members through website entries or via mail. Maintain accurate membership information using database entry and recordkeeping
Utilize membership data to send mailings regarding membership benefits, membership renewal information, or upcoming county or state-wide events
Manage general organizational administrative duties, such as processing mail, managing the front desk, answering general calls, responding to member queries, and printing marketing materials
Complete office management tasks such as tracking and ordering supplies, working with maintenance companies, and maintaining the tidiness and functionality of all common spaces
Facilitate bookings of the MFU first-floor conference room using Calendly and coordinate day-of logistics for visiting groups, including facilitation of hybrid meetings using Zoom or Microsoft Teams
Plan and facilitate weekly and monthly internal staff meetings, including the use of Zoom and Zoom Docs
Assist the Communications department with magazine review and distribution lists. Possibility of writing magazine articles, if interested
Support the internship program in promotion, hiring, and development
Serve in the best interests of members and Minnesota farmers
Qualification
Required
Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and complete projects with competing priorities, deadlines and demands
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and employ effective internal communication
Experience in event planning including promotion, internal communication, registration, vendor coordination, on-site setup and evaluation
History of providing effective customer service to people of all backgrounds via phone, email and in person
Familiarity with data entry, running queries and implementing best data practices
Demonstrated ability with database software
Strong skills in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience with Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, and Calendly
Familiar and supportive of MFU and MFU policy
Willingness to pitch in where necessary
Ability to adapt to fluctuations in workload
Benefits
Medical Insurance: Base plan: 100% employer-paid employee premiums; 50% dependent coverage (four plan options).
Dental Insurance: 100% employer-paid employee premiums; 50% dependent coverage.
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage equal to 100% of salary.
Short- and Long-Term Disability: 100% employer paid.
401(k): MFU contributes 3% of salary regardless of employee contribution.
Paid Time Off:
Vacation: 10 days (years 1–2), 15 days (years 3-9), 20 days (after 10 years); front-loaded annually.
Earned Sick and Safe Time: 1 hour per 30 hours worked (up to 80 hours).
Holidays: Approximately 24 paid holidays annually; summer Friday early closures.
Company
Minnesota Farmers Union
Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) works to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural residents.
Founded in 1918
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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