Communications Director - St. Paul, MN

This is the job of the week for us! What a cool opportunity. My friend Leslie is heading off the grad school, leaving the position of Communications Director open at AgriGrowth, based in St. Paul, MN. Based on what she tells me you will enjoy the heck out of working in a small office while having the reins over most of the communications work there. You'll also be dabbling in policy and flexing your muscles there too. I'd be lying if I didn't mention I want to apply for this position. Race you?

JOB TITLE

Communication Director

SUBMISSIONS

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to info@agrigrowth.org or fax to 651-905-8902. All applications will be treated confidentially. Deadline for submissions is Friday July 17, 2009.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Minnesota Agri-Growth Council (MAGC) is seeking a Communications Director to develop and execute both internal and external communications strategies. Ideal candidate will have communications or public relations degree and minimum 2 years experience working with food/agriculture sector or public policy. Candidates should have understanding of issues and trends affecting food/agriculture industry, as well as legislative and regulatory process. Communications duties include writing and distributing members information; managing website and IT consultants; devising timely press releases; and managing collateral information. Additional duties include assisting with legislative initiatives; planning and marketing events; developing relationships with current/prospective members; presenting at Board of Director meetings; and operating in a team office environment.

This Communications Director position will play an integral role to the organization, its members, and the entire state food/agriculture industry. Successful candidate will be resourceful, possess quality writing/communications abilities and people skills, and the ability to work effectively in a small office environment.

MAGC offers a dynamic but flexible working environment. While the position preferred is full-time, Agri-Growth will also consider experienced candidates seeking a less than full time arrangement. The position offers a professional salary range. Attractive 401(k), vacation time, and merit-based bonus also included.

BACKGROUND

MAGC is a non-profit trade association representing the food & agriculture industry through public policy, lobbying, strategic planning, and advocacy. The Council’s 200+ members range from multinational as well as small food processors to renewable energy manufacturers, other trade associations, farm and commodity groups, finance-lenders, academic institutions, and all others directly and indirectly involved in the food and agriculture industry.