Administrative Assistant Temporary - Careers At American Farm Bureau Federation
Department:
IDEAg
Location:
Eagan, MN
Administrative Assistant (Temporary)
Department:
IDEAg
Location:
Eagan, MN
POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position supports the sales, marketing, and operations efforts of Minnesota Farmfest and Dakotafest. This position will work closely with the Expositions Accounting Specialist and Sales Director.
REPORTS TO: Expositions Accounting Specialist
LOCATION: Eagan, MN office location; with potential assignments on-site in Redwood Falls, MN and Mitchell, SD.
DURATION: June 1, 2026 - August 30, 2026
PAY: $18 - $20 per hour
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Answer the IDEAg phone line and respond to caller inquiries
- Monitor and respond to inquiries in the IDEAg and IDEAg Ops email inboxes (All the marketing forms are directed to this inbox as well as general show inquiries)
- Collect forms, maintain grids, assist with developing distribution plans and work with the designer, printer and/or exhibitor for ticket/postcard/brochure custom marketing programs
- Assist with the exhibitor wristband purchase and distribution process
- Assist with filing various forms for the shows (i.e. insurance, MN Operator Certificate)
- Maintain the Booth Sampling Grid and notify approved/denied exhibitors
- Proof Exhibitor Lists, documents, etc.
- Prepare exhibitor renewal packets
- Salesforce order entry and credit card processing
- Attend and work both farm shows events, if needed
- Show site duties include admissions gate ambassador, attendee ticket counting, cash management support, and other duties as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
RELATIONSHIPS:
Works daily with IDEAg marketing, communications, sales, and operations team members. Collaborate and communicate with external business partners and vendors.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Some college coursework with an emphasis on Marketing or Communications preferred
- Previous customer service work experience preferred
- High degree of professionalism and the ability to multi-task
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Office, Word, and Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume.