Hybrid Promotional Specialist 13 (Market Development Specialist) bei State of Michigan, MI

About the Department

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About this Position:
This position serves as a Marketing Development Specialist in the department’s Farm-to-Family program for the development and expansion of markets for Michigan food and agricultural commodities. This position promotes the Farm-to-Family Program. The position acts as an expert resource for small and medium sized growers and food businesses promoting and facilitating market development at various points along Michigan-origin agri-food supply chains. The Market Development Specialist role understands the food industry, food systems, food distribution, retailer behaviors, and food supply chain infrastructure and terminology. The position acts as the primary resource and counselor to growers and food businesses, sharing information, food industry norms, and best practices. The specialist serves as a liaison between current and prospective buyers, other MDARD units including the Agriculture Development Division, other state agencies focused on economic value generation, external partners and farmers producing local, regional, and healthy commodities. The specialist will be a lead in the MDARD Farm to Family program in identifying opportunities and barriers to market development and assist with project development around addressing barriers. The specialist will be a leader in outreach and educational efforts for prospective buyers at different levels. The specialist will work closely with the Farm-to-Family program team and develop strategic plans for market opportunities and manage execution of this plan.

Position Description

About MDARD:

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.

MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.

MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.

Position Duties

Other Qualifications

Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application.  For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

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View the entire job specification at:  https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PromotionalSpecialist.pdf

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