Senior Executive Assistant

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Senior Executive Assistant will make independent decisions regarding planning, organizing and scheduling of more complex administrative support. In this role, you will coordinate, integrate and implement assigned administrative or staff functions.

Key Accountabilities

• Apply detailed knowledge of department operations and infrastructure, policies and procedures to perform moderately complex administrative processes.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, diaries and travel arrangements.
• Solicit, collect and organize documentation and data to perform moderately complex data entry into one or more systems.
• Plans, coordinates and confirms logistics for more complex meetings (including family shareholder meetings) and travel.
• Provide assistance and training to lower-level employees.
• Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Act as a team member, providing supplemental coverage for others, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
• Minimum of four years of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and comfort with using AI tools
• Experience using other applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Cvent, Visio, Trusted Family, and/or similar tools

Location and Benefits Information

Relocation: relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Job Location: Wayzata Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $33.00/hr to $37.00/hr

Benefits Information:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
• Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
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Client-provided location(s): Wayzata, MN

Job ID: Cargill_FGB-329149

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-20T18:53:37