Administrative Assistant

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Syngenta Seeds team is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant. 

Duties:

• Supports Global Administration by providing various administrative support activities as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines in the administration functional area
• The role will have the ability to work independently and anticipate the needs of the Executives and recommend solutions, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. 
• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for specific Executives based in Boise and Woodland: managing their calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; Composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging upon request complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between Vegetables Global team and internal Departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior Management staff.
• Performs variety of activities in support Internal communication for Veg business (learning new internal and external practices)- Support in the Veg P&S Newsletter
• Assists with the meeting coordination for large events (hotel bookings, catering, travel arrangements, preparation of event materials, etc)
• Provide high-level, professional support to a large number of principles in a way that optimizes the operational efficiency of these Executives.
• The ability to be proactive and innovative, while maintaining the ability to work independently.

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. 

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.  

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. 

• College diploma degree (preferred)
• Minimum five (5) years of administrative/clerical experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop trust & cross functional relationships
• Demonstrated ability to work within defined processes and structure
• Ability to multitask and adapt to change.
• Possess organizational skills and time management skills
• Lead Self:  Establish trust, Self-Awareness, Learning Agility
• Lead Internal:  Focus on the Customer, Planning, Execution & Orientation

Salary for this role is $66,400 - $99,600 per year.

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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