Maryland Dept. of Agriculture Seeks Agricultural Marketing Specialist II
Position Title 
Agricultural Marketing Specialist II
Position Summary
Maryland Department of Agriculture seeks AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SPECIALIST II
Now hiring two contractual positions for Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program
This position plans, develops and implements marketing projects to expand trade opportunities and economic growth for Maryland's agricultural business sector to support the production, distribution and consumption of Maryland agricultural products to institution markets. This contributes to the success of the Department of Agriculture in its mission to support the profitability of agriculture by marketing Maryland agriculture products.
POSITION DUTIES
- Plans, develops, and implements specific marketing projects designed to promote, encourage and support the production, distribution and consumption of Maryland agricultural products especially with State and Local Institutions.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain automated and manual record keeping systems for producer vendors, procurement records, assigned state agencies, and associated reports from the Certified Local Farm Enterprise (CLFE) program.
- Support agency personnel in implementing CLFE program best practices
- Develop and facilitate CFLE training and compliance-related meetings and assist agency personnel in resolving CFLE complaints.
- Participate in regular staff meetings
- Complete a monthly report of accomplishments for the prior month and a work plan for the coming month (including key dates, budget, and MFR goals).
- Analyze, write and recommend to administrator new or revised legislation affecting agriculture marketing opportunities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years of successful, progressively responsible experience in marketing, marketing research, economic analysis or a phase of the production, promotion or distribution of agricultural products.
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