Job description

An ambitious but impulsive executive who started more companies than he can manage on his own is looking for a highly organized assistant to keep his AuDHD self on time and on task. While some office experience is essential, I will be working very closely with this person so personality and fit are at least as important as professional qualifications.

Company Information

The two companies are Praxis Strategies & Solutions, a research and management consulting firm based in Mishawaka, Indiana, and Zazu Mushrooms, a family-owned mushroom farm and growing food business located in Mattawan, Michigan.

Praxis provides capacity building, research, and evaluation services, including program development, strategic planning, needs assessment, program evaluation, and administrative consulting to non-profit and government agencies. Praxis integrates theory, practice, and research to strengthen nonprofit organizations and public agencies that aspire to affect positive change within communities. Our purpose is to help those doing good in their communities to do it as effectively as possible.

Zazu produces mushrooms and mushroom products for markets throughout southwest Michigan and aspires to expand into a food business selling mushroom products throughout the region. We currently supply mushrooms to 4 farmers markets and are working to expand into wholesale and restaurant supply.

The position is hybrid remote/in-person in Mattawan. The timing and frequency of in-person work is flexible and can be adjusted around competing obligations.

The responsibilities of the position are twofold. First is to alleviate some of the administrative burden of two growing businesses. Core duties include:

• Routine office functions—appointment setting, purchasing, billing, scheduling, record keeping, etc.
• Supporting Praxis projects—proofreading, document preparation, data management, periodic light data entry, various other tasks as required.
• Other various tasks as required

Second is to support the president to implement neuro-divergent management strategies to be as effective and efficient as possible.

• Maintaining and updating daily task lists
• Project management support
• Organizational support—assisting the president to develop effective structure, processes, and workflows as both companies grow to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.

Required qualifications and skills include:

• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Proficiency with Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc…)
• Ability to conquer unfamiliar tasks in a collaborative environment
• Ability to learn and navigate a variety of databases and software platforms

Desired personal attributes

• A disdain for laissez faire capitalism
• The ability to laugh at life
• Experience with neuro-divergent people
• An eagerness to learn
• A love of helping things grow, be they people, mushrooms, companies, agencies, or ideas
• A fondness for mushrooms is a big bonus

Benefits

• Opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth
• Flexible schedule and work/life balance—work how and when you work best. We hire professional people and trust them to be professionals.
• Health Reimbursement Agreement
• 30 days annual paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Remote office stipend to cover cell phone and phone service, internet, and computer/printer
• Meaningful input on management decisions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mattawan, MI 49071: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• office administration: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mattawan, MI 49071

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