Team & Community Impact Coordinator

ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and leader in bio-based products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Discounted home and auto insurance
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses, and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• 401K with company match
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution

JOB SUMMARY

The Team & Community Impact Coordinator plays a key role for Team & Community Impact at POET, which drives our wellness and community impact initiatives. Our goal is to build and maintain a culture of wellness and servant-hearted leadership in and outside the walls of POET. The Team & Community Impact Coordinator acts as a liaison between Team & Community Impact, POET team members, and partners within our local communities. This role reports to the VP of Team & Community Impact.

DURING A TYPICAL DAY

• Collaborating with the appropriate teams to conduct research and prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, budgets, etc... Composing and initiating routine correspondence independently to address project activities.
• Fostering and maintaining team member and community relationships.
• Assisting with the organization of community impact requests, as well as screening request calls, emails and gathering any necessary information to make informed decisions.
• Managing communication efforts to include verbal responses, written correspondence, reports, official business meeting minutes, and presentations from initial drafts to final documents.
• Managing and maintaining appointment calendars, which may include making decisions related to the scheduling of appointments and engagements.
• Providing important background information to the VP of Team & Community Impact and other members of the team as needed prior to meetings to ensure they are prepared/informed on matters deemed necessary.
• Utilizing organizational skills to arrange and coordinate details as needed for meetings and events: time/location, logistics, invitations, food/beverage, equipment, etc.
• Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!
• Maintaining confidential databases, mailing lists, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes as needed.

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• You have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and are capable of learning new programs.
• You have a passion to change the world and improve the lives of others.
• You are adaptable and enthusiastically embrace change.
• You are capable of planning, organizing, thinking through, and scheduling priorities.
• You are able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
• You have excellent time management skills.
• You have an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude, and you communicate professionally in writing, in person, and in presentations.
• You have a passion for people, connection, and building relationships.
• You are able to exercise discretion, initiative, and independent judgment in developing creative solutions and making thoughtful decisions.
• You have 2-5 years of related experience, preferably in an administrative or customer service-related role.
• You are resourceful and thrive in an environment that encourages life balance.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates in an office environment working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand.
• Up to 25% travel will be part of the norm for this position to visit the bioprocessing facilities, meetings and community partner visits. At times overnight travel may be required.
• Culture is king at POET. We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET.