Personal Assistant at Trader PhD LLC

About Us:

Why Trader PhD? You’ll find that we don’t just set you up for success, we set you up to WIN. 

We are an agricultural commodity advisory service in the Des Moines Metro Area, Iowa. Our company was launched ten years ago to help farmers and ranchers all across the U.S. to provide market advice, commentary, and risk management strategies.

In that time, we've been named one of the fastest-growing private companies on the Inc 5000 list, as well as been named one of Iowa's Top Workplaces.

Our core values here at Trader PhD are Accountability, Supporting Each Other, Growth Mindset and Have Fun & Be Happy.  If these values resonate with you then you would be a perfect candidate to join our team! 

Job Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Personal Assistant to provide administrative, personal, and project support to our Executive Leadership in West Des Moines. 

Key Responsibilities/ Skill Set: 

• Lead and execute varied special projects as requested.
• Manage executive calendar, scheduling, and communications (via Gmail)
• MS Word, Excel, and PDF's.
• Handle research and information retrieval using Google tools
• Run professional and personal errands as requested
• Ensure all tasks and projects meet deadlines

Technical Skills & Tools:

• Proficiency in Google Suites and Gmail. Familiarity with google search tools for research and information gathering.
• Skillful use of MS Word for creating, proofreading, and formatting professional documents, and Microsoft Office Suite. Document Management such as PDF's.

Experience & Soft Skills: 

• Prior Experience: Prior experience in administrative, executive assistant, or personal assistant role is highly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Project Management Aptitude: Proven ability to scope, manage, and complete varied special projects successfully. 
• Reliability & Professionalism: High degree of integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: A resourceful mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and find solutions independently. ("no task too big or too small" attitude).
• Deadline Management: Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
• Adaptability: Willingness to handle various tasks and situations "of all sorts".
• Flexibility: Ability and Willingness to work with evening flexibility on occasion.

Our Core Values: 

If you believe in our Core Values, genuinely enjoy having fun, and possess a positive go-getter attitude, we strongly encourage you to apply. We are looking for an assistant who is not just competent, but a proactive and energetic addition to our team. 

Benefits & Perks: 

• Competitive Salary (based upon experience)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid-Time Off (PTO)
• Company-Provided Groceries

Schedule: Typically M-F, Daytime Hours, with evening flexibility

If you are the right person, apply here!