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This job expired on May 05, 2019

Agriculture Development Specialist Vermont Agency of Agriculture

  • Date Posted March 06, 2019
  • Location Montpelier, VT
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets facilitates, supports and encourages the growth and viability of agriculture in Vermont while protecting the working landscape, human health, animal health, plant health, consumers and the environment. 
 

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) Agriculture Development Division is designed to meet the needs of Vermont’s agricultural community by improving food access, agricultural business capacity, consumer awareness, and farmland stewardship. We achieve this by

  • PROMOTING Vermont Agriculture and Products
  • INVESTING in Vermont agricultural business viability with financial and technical assistance
  • CONNECTING VT agricultural businesses to resources and market opportunities and by convene food system stakeholders
  • INCREASING access to local foods to support vibrant and viable communities
  • PROTECTING & ENHANCING the working landscape.
Job description

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets seeks an Agriculture Development Specialist III who will be responsible for leading intra-agency collaboration to support emerging business and industry needs across Vermont’s agricultural economy. This position will work closely with the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development to guide economic development initiatives, including dairy innovation, maple production growth and viability, support for value-added agricultural industries, and hemp industry outreach and education efforts.

The position will engage in policy, marketing, and promotion conversations around Vermont’s agricultural commodities and workforce development opportunities necessary to expand markets for critical and emerging agricultural products and businesses. The incumbent will be expected to develop new marketing programs, engage evolving consumer preferences in product development, understand applicable agricultural policies and regulations, and explore innovative economic development opportunities for Vermont.

We are looking for a candidate with experience in policy and marketing, with a program development and stakeholder engagement background, and interest in working collaboratively with a dynamic and diverse team. This position will be responsible for coordinating with partners to develop and implement specific economic development projects, engage in industry outreach and education efforts, analyze data to support local, domestic and international markets, and collaborate to overcome workforce development challenges in the agricultural economy.

This position will have ongoing engagement with agriculture and food-based businesses, industry stakeholders, nonprofit and public sector partners, policy makers, and consumers. As a member of the Agriculture Development Division, this position should enjoy team collaboration, diverse work assignments, and being a part of a dynamic group of committed public servants. The incumbent will also be engaged with in multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams working to grow Vermont’s economy.
 

Preferred Qualifications

-  Completion of Lean White Belt, facilitation, and program management trainings
-  Policy development
-  Multi-agency, multi-disciplinary collaboration
-  Program outreach and implementation
-  Strong research, writing, and speaking skills
-  Knowledge of various agricultural commodities, including dairy, maple, and/or hemp
-  Attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment.

Special Requirements

Candidates must have experience being responsible for the annualized management of grant and program funding greater than $500,000.

Compensation this position is : salaried Work visa This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants Application instructions
This job expired on May 05, 2019
DeadlineMarch 18, 2019

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