Executive Assistant

Executive AssistantLocation: Belle Glade, FL, US Req ID: 41997 Date: Sep 18, 2026Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals® products are the only ROC™ sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.OverviewUnder the direct supervision of the Vice President Agricultural Operations this position provides administrative and secretarial support for the assistant vice president and department.

In addition to typing, filing and scheduling, performs duties such as record keeping, coordination of meetings and conferences, obtaining supplies, coordinating direct mailings, and working on special projects. Also, answers non-routine correspondence and assembles confidential and sensitive information. Deals with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload, recommends changes in office practices or procedures.Essential FunctionsSchedules, maintains and organizes complex activities such as events, meetings, travel, conferences and department activities for all members of the department.Creates and develops visual presentations for the assistant vice president and/or department.Establishes, develops, maintains and updates filing system for the assistant vice president and the department.Retrieves information from files when needed.Establishes, develops, maintains and updates library with information created or received, which are applicable.Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information and calls.Sorts and distributes mail.Drafts written responses or replies by phone or e-mail when necessary.Responds to regularly occurring requests for information.Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information both internally and with other organizations.Answers phones for assistant vice president and department.Takes messages or fields/answers all routine and non-routine questions.Works in cooperation with other system development assistants to cover phones.Acts as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies, including high-level staff such as CEOs, presidents, senior vice presidents and chiefs.Handles confidential and non-routine information.Works independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.Design, compose, types, and distributes general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, reports, meeting notes, etc.Proofreads copy for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes, including documents of others.Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.Ability to learn how to operate new office equipment as needed.Order and dispense supplies.CompetenciesTechnical Capacity: Microsoft Office Suite: Word Excel Powerpoint Other applications as needed Internet Explorer: general internet usage ability Windows operating systemPersonal Effectiveness/Credibility. Thoroughness. Collaboration Skills. Communication Proficiency in English, Spanish is a plus.Flexibility.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThis is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during repair or idle season. Weekend work as needed. Crop hours will require longer days potentially including weekends.Required Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma.

One year of administrative experience or leadership role.Preferred Education and ExperienceAssociate's degree. Two years of related experience or leadership role.Other DutiesWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.