Administrative Assistant

At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees support the communities we serve by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Everyone has an important role in accomplishing these objectives! In the Administrative Assistant role, you’ll support the project needs within the Asset Management department. Day to day, that might include:

* Support departmental and project needs by coordinating meetings, schedules and communications between team members as well as managing expense reports.
* Collaborate with consultants to identify, research and interpret information.
* Create and distribute regular (daily, weekly, monthly) reports and meetings notes.
* Contribute information and updates to project management dashboard.

To be successful in this role, we’re looking for candidates who possess the following skills and traits:

* You’ll love this roll if you enjoy planning, organizing and getting into the minute details of each project or initiative.
* There are a lot of changes in our industry so we’re looking for someone who is comfortable with change and has a continuous improvement mindset.
* This role is heavily collaborative, so someone who is team-oriented with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills is most likely to succeed.
* Experience working with and deep knowledge of Microsoft’s suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) is required.
* A two-year degree or equivalent work experience is required.

Offering:

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help them thrive in their career experience and goals, we offer:

* Competitive wage & benefit package. 
  - Employee Stock Ownership options
  - Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
  - Health insurance plan options
* Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year! This includes safety – one of our 5 values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
* Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
* Access to mental health support from the experts at The Village Family Service Center.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though!

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In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. 

We’ll accept applications through April 8, 2023. Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-interview assessment.