Executive Assistant

~ Organically Grown Company (OGC), the Northwest's Premier distributor
of organic produce, has warehouses
in Portland and Eugene, Oregon and Kent, Washington. ~

OGC serves over 200
natural and fine foods stores and restaurants located throughout western Oregon
and Washington, as well as retail and wholesale accounts in other western
states and Canada. Check out our website at www.organicgrown.com to read about
our commitment to sustainable business practices.

Position Overview

OGC is is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to be based out of its Portland location. This position is primarily responsible for providing support to the Director of
Sales and Account Management and the Account Managers, ensuring timely
movement of information to internal and external customers. This individual will work very closely
with the Director of Sales & Account Management in helping drive the
day-to-day business at OGC. 

Responsibilities

• Provides
  executive and administrative support for the Director of Sales and Account
  Management and the Account Managers as needed including preparing documents,
  calendar maintenance and scheduling; meeting agenda/meeting minute preparation,
  making travel/meeting arrangements, coordinating catering,
  preparing/distributing reports and financial data, etc.

• Using
  various software programs including Word, Excel and other OGC software systems,
  generates correspondence and other documents as directed which may include
  letters, memos, labels, forms, policies and procedures (includes handling of
  confidential information). Heavy focus
  on Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  Demonstrated experience in these areas required.

• Performs other duties and special projects as
  assigned. These include: Following up
  with account management team on deliverables, meeting agendas, account visit
  schedules, completion of deadlines by activity and account, working with Director of Sales and Account Management to
  coordinate coverage schedules between them and their teams; developing an
  understanding of customer landscape.
  This person's schedule will mirror the Director of Sales and Account
  Management - accessible as needed to perform the functions of the position. 

Qualifications  

• Position typically requires a college degree, or
  equivalent with a minimum of 1-2 years administration and reception experience. 
• Experience in a team environment producing
  results in conjunction with fellow team members required.
• Must be able to work
  well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside
  clients and vendors.
• Previous work experience in a perishable products
  industry preferred. 
• Experience with
  workplace longevity, working a required schedule, showing up consistently and
  on time. 
• Must have the ability to learn
  and use a variety of computer software programs.   
• Basic
  math skills required. 

Competency Qualifications: 

Ideal
candidates will have demonstrated the following competencies: 

• Customer Focus
• Drive for
  Results
• Effective Time
  Manager
• High Integrity
  and Trustworthy
• Peer
  Relationships
• Problem Solver
• Action Oriented
• Listening
• Informing
• Interpersonal
  Savvy
• Approachability
• Written
  Communications
• Priority Setting
• Decision Quality 

Compensation: Pay range is $16.97-$26.52 per hour. 

Benefits
include: 

• Medical 
• Prescription
• Dental 
• Vision
• Alternative Care
• Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• EAP 
• 401K
• Generous PTO Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Organically Grown Company is employee &
  grower owned) 

To Apply 

Please click here to download an application, then, use the email address or fax number below below to send completed application and your resume to the attention of Amy/Nicole.

Thank you for your interest! 

~ Organically Grown Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~