Indigo is building a more beneficial food system that leaves growers more profitable, improves the environment, and connects consumers to their food. Using beneficial plant microbes and agronomic insights, Indigo harnesses nature and works with growers to produce high-quality harvests and improve the environment. To de-commoditize agriculture, Indigo connects growers and buyers directly via Indigo Marketplace and Indigo Transport so that these high-quality and environmentally beneficial harvests command premiums in the market.

The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, with additional offices in Memphis, TN, Research Triangle Park, NC, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil. http://www.indigoag.com/

Systems Innovation is the idea factory for Indigo. We are an interdisciplinary team of business, science, and technology professionals that drive radical change in agriculture through new systems of farming.

To develop and deploy these systems, we:

• Identify, create, evaluate, and accelerate new opportunities that span technological and business innovations. We drive these innovations.
• Draw inspiration from our own diverse experiences but are always seeking perspectives from a broader ecosystem of internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish a strategic vision but are not afraid to get in the weeds on operationalizing a new business unit.
• Set ambitious goals and stretch our limits but take the time to pause and reflect on our work.

The Temporary Team Coordinator will provide support to the co-leads of the team, manage the team on-boarding process, and provide other team coordination functions to ensure the success of Systems Innovation. This position will run through June of 2020.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external meeting requests for the co-leads of the Systems Innovation team
  • Provide the highest level of support, including calendar management to ensure seamless coverage at all times
  • Manage conflicting priorities and deliver on the most critical assignments in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist in meeting preparation, including:
  • Scheduling in Outlook
  • Setting up dial-ins and video conferences
  • Printing/distributing meeting materials
  • Ordering food
  • Thinking ahead to ensure meetings are smooth and well-organized
• Prepare business expense reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Communicate in a flawless, professional manner (both verbal and written) to internal and external stakeholders (including leadership) in a clear and succinct manner
• Interact with internal and external colleagues with an upbeat, positive and friendly demeanor, always willing to help and go the extra mile
• Ensure conference rooms and other needed resources are coordinated and reflected in Outlook
• Own Friday Systems Innovation standing meetings
• Proactively identify methods to increase efficiencies and productivity
• Be the primary contact for all Systems Innovation on-boarding—ensure an exceptional first day for all new hires

Competencies

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to multitask, re-prioritize and respond quickly
  • Outstanding thoroughness, attention to detail, and accuracy in work product with an eye for context and big-picture focus
  • Ability to prioritize key tasks and work through distractions
  • Punctual and forward thinking
  • Capable of maintaining confidentiality on sensitive topics
• Strong and flexible work ethic
  • Flexibility to occasionally work beyond official business hours as needed.
  • Work independently as well as within a team
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done
  • Dependable and reliable with the ability to go above and beyond when urgent situations arise without complaint or hesitation
• Positive and professional attitude
  • Persistent, patient and diplomatic
  • High-energy, capable of operating in a fast-paced work environment
  • Willing to perform any task with a positive attitude
• Quick learner and problem solver
  • Ability to learn new processes quickly, teach others, and see inefficiencies to improve upon
  • Open to learning and new ways of doing things
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work well with people at all organizational levels and with diverse personalities
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative structure
  • Ability to accurately relay messages and information
  • Capable of managing “up” – be comfortable reminding team members of obligations and outstanding tasks
• Passionate and enthusiastic about Indigo's core values and mission
• High integrity and good judgment
  • A reputation for demonstrating integrity and commitment, always maintaining discretion
  • Proven ability to exercise exemplary judgment and think critically with strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience as an outstanding and reliable support professional with the ambition to further develop skills and knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Outlook & Concur
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.