PLANNING COORDINATOR-EMPHASIS on DAIRY PRODUCTION
2 weeks ago
Division: Agriculture Business Development
Headquarters : To Be Determined
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
This position is contingent on grant funding, it is expected, but not assured, that funding will continue. In the event of funding loss this position may be terminated.
Nature of Work:
The Planning Coordinator acts as a local WVDA liaison, coordinator, and facilitator for agriculture projects and agribusinesses to support economic and business development efforts, while addressing food insecurities and building resiliency in local communities. This position would specifically focus on the dairy industry and related industries.
Examples of Work:
- Facilitate activities related to strategic planning, marketing, industry, product and brand development of agriculture products in regional territories.
- Develop and foster local relationships with entities such as universities, state, federal, private and profit/non-profit partners.
- Create and maintain collaborative client (agribusiness/producers) files.
- Maintains strict client confidentiality associated with the work product in accordance with professional business development principles and techniques.
- Assist with, coordinate, and/or facilitate opportunities with partners for producers to develop agricultural-based business plans for financial, marketing and risk management, etc.
- Provide producers with tools and guides for various business development resources.
- Host and/or provide collaborative partner assistance for local outreach activities including but not limited to new market development, funding opportunities, learning opportunities (i.e., new industry exploration, market exploration, GHP, GAPs, FSMA, on farm readiness, etc.) in order to assist interested parties into agribusinesses and established scale up operations in moving product through domestic and international markets.
- Assist and facilitate agribusinesses with product label approvals, information/resources for required permitting, certifications, inspections and evaluation of business for scalability for local, regional, national and international market opportunities.
- Coordinate and facilitate partnerships to connect agribusinesses with resources to ensure statewide food security by fostering new and expanded agribusiness development for resilient communities.
- Assist local partners and collaborative groups to expand farm to school programs and ensure food safety and distribution to schools.
- Expand opportunities for seniors to access local fresh foods.
- Other duties as assigned.
Sitting, standing, driving and/or walking for extended periods, using a computer and other office equipment, working extended hours as needed, and overnight travel as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of the dairy industry.
- Advanced knowledge of computers and software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint to retrieve and utilize information and resources from multiple sources to complete assignments.
- Advanced ability to work collaboratively with remote technologies (i.e. cloud services, CRM, etc.).
- Skilled in performing calculations required for business planning including an understanding of balancing revenue and expenses.
- Advanced attention to detail to maintain records of resources, client/producer files, and project records according to prescribed format.
- Ability to take direction and work independently.
- Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent skills in developing and maintaining courteous, professional relationships with internal team members, superiors, subordinates and external clients, including small business owners, regardless of profession, and the general public.
- Ability to tour producer businesses, including on-farm site visits.
- Proficient in economic development activities including business and/or production planning, and project development and management.
- Advanced written skills to compose correspondence, reports, etc. and excellent oral communications skills, including public speaking.
- Excellent project management skills to handle multiple projects and meet established deadlines.
- Compose correspondence dealing with routine inquiries regarding the services or procedures of the Department.
- Ability to collaborate to plan, schedule, and organize local activities independently or with partners.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in economics, agriculture, agribusiness, food sciences/technology, agriculture finance, business administration, marketing or related field.
Experience: Two years of demonstrated success in economic and/or business development. Additional experience in agribusiness development or agribusiness marketing; small farmer agribusiness capacity development; knowledge of the agribusiness sector in West Virginia; or a strong background in private sector business administration and management preferred.
Substitution: A combination of education and experience comparable in depth to the above education and experience requirements that demonstrates a seasoned business background sufficient to perform required duties.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.
- Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the State of West Virginia.
This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees.
West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.
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