Agency: Department of Agriculture Class Title: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING REPRESENT - 00810 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Closing Date/Time: 11/04/2024 Salary: $5703 - $8170 (anticipated starting monthly salary) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC062 This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number 42189 Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. 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Essential Functions * Coordinates food and agricultural product programs designed to promote Illinois food, livestock, grain and agricultural commodities both domestically and internationally. * Works with Illinois farmers, agricultural commodity groups, food and agribusiness companies, grain and livestock industries in developing and improving methods of promoting and marketing Illinois Agriculture by administrating and implementing various projects which may include Farm Progress Show, state fairs, food and agribusiness shows, Illinois Products farmers markets, local foods and buying missions. * Assists in developing, promoting and managing the Bureau's marketing logo, branding programs, agribusiness and farm mandated heritage programs or any other state mandate. * Facilitates contacts and interpersonal relations with multiple entities at the local and global marketing levels. * Identifies and consults with Illinois food and agribusiness companies to encourage domestic and international marketing. * Represents the department at meetings, seminars, and conferences. * Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties listed above. Minimum Qualifications * Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with coursework in marketing, economics, or public relations. * Requires 18 months of professional experience in the marketing and/or reporting of food and agricultural products, e.g., as an Agricultural Marketing Generalist. Preferred Qualifications * Prefers thorough knowledge of the techniques employed in organizing agricultural seminars, workshops, and informational programs designed to attract consumer and commodity group participation. * Prefers experience preparing agriculturally related promotional and informative materials, and to formulate other advertising methods and devices designed to create and interest in IL farm and food products. * Prefers thorough knowledge of principles and practices involved in promotions and marketing Illinois food and agricultural products. * Prefers experience organizing and conducting promotional and public relations activities that highlight Illinois agriculture. * Prefers experience with planning, conducting and participating in meeting and conferences concerned with the promotion and marketing of Illinois food and agribusiness companies. * Prefers experience in communicating effectively, in oral and written form. Conditions of Employment * Requires a valid drivers license and some travel. Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702 Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov Phone #: 217-785-5099 Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). Since 1968, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has actively engaged in domestic market development and product promotion for the state's food and agribusiness sectors. The mission of the Bureau of Marketing, Promotion and Grants is to expand Illinois' economy by increasing usage of Illinois food and agricultural products. The Domestic Agricultural Marketing Representative functions as a specialist in marketing and promoting Illinois raw and value-added food and agricultural commodities. We welcome interested applicants to apply. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the state's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the state's horse racing program. AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. AGR offers a robust benefit package including; * Monday-Friday work schedule * Flexible work schedules in many program areas * Health, life, vision, and dental insurance * 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave * Pension Plan * Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs * Public Student Loan Forgiveness * Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually * Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service * Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date * Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today! APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). 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