Domestic and International Programs Administrator

American Seed Trade Association

Position Description Summary:

The Domestic and International Programs Administrator provides administrative assistance to the ASTA domestic and international teams to ensure the programming under these areas moves forward in a timely and successful manner. The approximate split between support for international and domestic programs is 70% and 30%.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance for all international activities, including those of the USDA/FAS Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development (FMD) and Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) programs.
Provide administrative support for international and domestic programs, including the leadership for these programs.
Responsible for preparing all MAP, FMD and TASC claims for processing.
Coordinate all travel logistics, including for all MAP, FMD and TASC activities.
Schedule meetings, prepare contracts, itineraries and required travel documents.
Responsible for preparing end-of-year, in-kind reports for USDA/FAS marketing plan activities.
Prepare and manage the domestic and international department budget and ASTA’s corporate airline account.
Assist with the development of internal and external communications related to ASTA’s international activities, including, but not limited to, Global Seed Newsletter, monthly trade lead alerts, and monthly board of director’s reports.
Serve as the administrative liaison between ASTA and the International Seed Federation.
Provide administrative support for ASTA committee management.
Travel to and provide administrative support at ASTA meetings.
Perform other duties as may be requested.

Reports To:

Senior Director of International Programs and Policy and Vice President Government and Regulatory Affairs for operational purposes. Also to the Vice President of Finance and Administration for administrative purposes. This position is non-exempt.

Qualifications:

This position requires excellent computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. A strong candidate must have familiarity/experience with the MAP and FMD regulations, as well as the Federal Travel Regulation and Uniform Code 2 CFR 200. The candidate must be people oriented and willing to work closely with members and foreign delegations. Writing, editing, knowledge of international markets for seed, and foreign language skills are beneficial. Some travel will be required.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

To Apply:

Applications should be sent to Ann Jorss at ajorss@betterseed.org.

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