Administrative Assistant

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture ​

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.​

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Vylor has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator to join our company at our Global Business Center in Johnston IA

This role supports both EHS Leadership and Commercial delivery by managing schedules, anticipating needs, completing EHS administrative responsibilities, and maintaining seamless daily operations. By leveraging your proactive problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, you will contribute to a high-performing workplace focused on delivering quality seed products and exceptional service.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage complex, dynamic calendars—prioritizing requests and proactively optimizing the executive’s time

• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including frequently changing itineraries

• Handle executive communications and interface with senior leaders, external partners, and peers

• Manage global EHS distribution lists

• Prepare and organize materials, briefings, and presentations to ensure meeting readiness

• Plan and execute meetings, events, and customer engagements (onsite and offsite)

• Track expenses and manage reports with accuracy and discretion

• Capture meeting notes, manage action items, and maintain shared documentation

• Serve as a key connector across technology, HR, facilities, and other enterprise resources

• Support ad hoc projects aligned with Seed Operations priorities

• Ensure all administrative work processes and flows are accurate and effective

• Support compliance with activities and obligations

• Provide direct support for Commercial data entry and event recording.

• Administer / Deliver Commercial New Hire Orientation classes in Johnston.

• Manage purchasing, accounts payable, and receivable activities

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED with relevant knowledge and experience

What Skills You Need:

• 1-3 years of relevant administrative experience and/or related education

• Advanced skills in executive presentations and visual representation of complex topics (PowerPoint)

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in high‑pressure environments

• Proven ability to anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and act independently

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

• High degree of integrity and discretion with confidential information

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn new systems and collaboration tools

• Proactive, adaptable mindset with a positive, solution‑oriented approach

• Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends when needed.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience managing executive communications and support

• Understanding or past support of EHS or familiarity with EHS regulatory and or internal documentations.

• Degree in Business Administration, Office Management or other relevant field

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (

• Check out life at Vylor!

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

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