Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant

Location: Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Description:

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 Project 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 drive their career experience and goals.

- Competitive wage & benefit package.

- The expected base compensation for this role is $36,000 - $48,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

- Incentive plans

- Employee Stock Ownership options

- Retirement Savings Fund with employer match

- Health, disability and life insurance plan options

- Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our 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!

- Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, apply today. Don’t wait too long though! To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. In addition to the online application, please upload a current resume. We’ll accept applications through January 5, 2026.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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