Cross-team Administrator

Cross-Team Administrative Coordinator

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is a nonprofit organization that strengthens farms and engages the community to build the local food economy. The Cross-Team Administrative Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director and is responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks that serve our 15-person hybrid organization and support our local farming community. This support role manages our office technology, supports human resources and staff benefits systems, and provides support to our program team in data management, farmer outreach, and logistics. The Cross-Team Administrative Coordinator fulfills a key role sitting at the nexus of multiple functions of our work. The person in this position will manage their own day-to-day work and collaborate with others across the organization to provide comprehensive support.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced, self-motivated, detail-oriented problem-solver who enjoys helping to set up and maintain an array of systems. The person in this position will provide critical support to the entire CISA team and may often be the first CISA point of contact for the public and farmers. They should have good people skills and an interest in working with a diverse team. Organizational skills are critical to the success of this position.

Requirements :

• Excellent administrative and computer skills - must be proficient in Microsoft Office and conversant in IT
• Experience with systems management across multiple platforms
• Ability to proficiently use a wide range of software, including performing basic website maintenance in WordPress
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Human resources experience and / or the ability to learn and keep abreast of best practices and legal requirements for managing payroll and benefits
• Bachelors Degree and three years of experience in office or support roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Skills / Abilities :

CISA operates with a hybrid office model; all staff members are in the office at least two days per week, including Tuesdays, and can work up to three days from home. We allow staff flexibility in their regular schedules and understand that flexibility can support a healthy work-life balance. Travel within CISAs service area (Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties, MA) for outreach and events will be required.

General questions can be sent to office@buylocalfood.org