Company description The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) 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. Job description The Development Division of the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets seeks a driven and experienced marketing professional. This position, an Agriculture Development Supervisor, will lead the division's marketing program in developing communications, organizing events, and leading marketing efforts on behalf of the Agency and Vermont agricultural and food businesses. This is a fast-paced position with a high level of autonomy while also maintaining clear lines of communications with staff, colleagues, and division and Agency leadership. Major projects this position will lead include: international market development with support from Food Export Northeast, management of the Vermont Building at the Big E, collaboration with the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing, writing and management of federal grants that support marketing activities, development of a tradeshow and buyers mission program, and other marketing projects as funds become available. This position directly supervises two staff who support the goals of the marketing program. The ideal candidate will bring significant marketing experience specifically for digital platforms, deep understanding of content marketing and strategy, excellent communications skills, events management experience, strong facilitation skills, budget oversight of multiple fund streams, and supervisory experience using strengths-based management strategies.

Duties are performed in a variety of settings, including open floorplan office, producer and market sites, and public events, project sites and potential hearing and legislative settings. Frequent in-state, regional, and out-of-state travel is involved for which private reliable means of transportation must be available. Frequent public communication and presentations, both verbally and in writing, is expected. An incumbent must coordinate activities with other departmental staff, the Secretary of the Agency and Deputy Secretary, and interact considerably with agricultural and land development business people, interest groups and the general public. Certain required activities will occur outside of normal office hours. 
 

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

  Compensation this position is : hourly, $20/hr + Work visa This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants Application instructions DeadlineJuly 11, 2021