Nebraska Department of Agriculture Administrative Technician

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is looking for an administrative assistant with outstanding communication skills via all communication methods including phone, email, and person to person. Must also be able to communicate with compassion to farmers and ranchers who may be experiencing distress. Provide technical and administrative support to the Nebraska Beginning Farmer Board of Directors. Arrange schedules and agendas, organize conferences, record minutes, and prepare a written record of proceedings for various meetings. Review and provide feedback to applicants in the Beginning Farmer Program to ensure complete and accurate applications are prepared to present to the Beginning Farmer Board. Communicate effectively throughout the application, review, approval, and implementation process with program applicants and participants. Confidentially collect and review information and draft responses to inquiries or complaints of a potentially sensitive nature including access to personal financial information. Compile records and create reports, including USDA reporting. Assist in the completion of Certificates of Free Sale for Nebraska agribusinesses. Administrative work for the APD Department’s programming, as well as administrative assistance to the Director and Deputy Director as needed. Other duties as assigned.