AJN Ag Ambassadors - only 10 spots available!

Ag Ambassadors Program

You’re soon to find out that your Network is your NET WORTH! Join us in this new and exciting time as the AgJobNetwork expands its circles of influence. As an Ag Ambassador for AJN you’ll truly experience what its like to grow a network of connections that works to help each other succeed. Each of us possesses an unbelievable ability to grow and change the industry we hold so dear - Agriculture. Join us as we create a network that influences individuals to develop a culture of true networking and relationship building.


Who is this task built for?

This is a perfect opportunity for a highly motivated person that can easily create visibility on a college campus. Additionally, if you’re a young person just getting started in your agricultural career - this will be a great opportunity to increase your personal connections. An absolute must for this opportunity is a genuine caring attitude of leadership that works to positively influence those around you.

WIIFM? (What’s in it for Me?)
An ever increasing network - that is yours to keep.
Monthly phone conversations with the Ag Ambassador Team - Idea Sharing
An open phone line to AgJobNetwork Founder Mark Jewell - any time you need it.
Introductions and free teleclasses with highly networked agriculture professionals and executives
Free Resume Coaching
References on future job applications
The opportunity to network with ag businesses and learn first hand about job opportunities
Other things you just won’t see coming!
Publicity - Publicity - Publicity! Oh my goodness - you can’t get enough of it - not in this economy! Don’t wait to get hired - promote yourself for goodness sake. (sorry for the rant)



What is Required?
-Willingness to participate in one call per month that lasts about 70 minutes.
-Talk about the AgJobNetwork to everyone you know - encouraging them to use it as a resource for job finding and employee searching.
-Write one blog post per week about something in the ag industry.
-Increase the number of people in your University or College Group on the AJN Community.
-Email friends, family, and colleagues to inform them of the AgJobNetwork.
-Speak on your college campus to classes or student groups
-Help create a list of companies that we’d like to see listing jobs on the AgJobNetwork
-Think of ways to build relationships with those companies
-Forward job opportunities you hear of to the AgJobNetwork



What does this program look like?
You will have a lot to say about how we should organize this group. As the first wave of Ag Ambassadors, it will be your job to help create this program. That being said, there are a few things already in place. Once per month I will organize a speaker that will meet with us via tele-conference. It will likely be someone well connected in the ag industry - and always a good person to know. They will get to meet you over the phone - but also receive a copy of your resume for future reference! We will also meet once a month via phone conference. The meeting will serve as a way to help motivate each other, tell stories, share ideas, and plan for upcoming events. When you are on your own time - your mission is simply to be an ambassador for the AgJobNetwork. Talk about it. Email about it. Facebook about it. Invite others to join. Speak about it. How you do this is up to you. We’ll figure out what works over time.

This is an unpaid internship - and the amount of time you put into it is completely up to you. Just understand that it is also highly visible because of the media we are using. Your performance will be noticed, and can help you with your future career in ways you can’t even imagine!

At this time, we are only accepting 10 Ambassadors to the program. Here is how to apply.
Send a copy of your resume and word or pdf document to Mark Jewell, AJN Founder at mark@agjobnetwork.com In the document, highlight the following:

What I do to network. (1 paragraph Max)
My Personal Networking Philosophy (2 Paragraphs Max)
Why I choose Agriculture (2 Paragraph Max)


The format you choose is up to you. Please email with questions!

General Manager - Washington

Position:  General Manager

Location: Grange Supply, Inc, D.B.A. Co-op Supply, Marysville, Wash.

Highlights: This position will report to the Board of Directors.  The General Manager will be responsible to oversee all co-op operations, as well as promoting the goals and vision of the co-op. The goal of the General Manager in all activities will be to promote team work and progressive opportunities that create valuable choices for the patrons, members, and employees of the cooperative. Co-op Supply, Inc is a very financially sound cooperative with an excellent track record, having sales greater that $9,000,000.  The co-op has 4 profitable retail locations,  selling large animal feeds, pet feed and supplies, hardware, wood pellets and logs, agricultural fencing and farm supplies. Marysville is located in beautiful Western Washington, ½ hour north of Seattle. Co-op Supply is looking for an individual who can demonstrate management level experience and has a background in operating a successful business. Retail experience would be preferred. The successful candidate must have an open and receptive attitude with exceptional communication skills.  

Send resumes to:  Ed Gunderson, CHS Business Solutions. Email: ed.gunderson@chsinc.com 

Product Manager - Melons!

Title: Product Manager Melons

Company: Syngenta Global Type of Work: Full Time Where Job is Located: California

Can Work from Home: No Must Hire By: N/A

Job/Work/Project Description: Develops and implements the operational/tactical Marketing Plans (calendar year) for the designated crop(s) under the leadership of the Product Business Manager and in close collaboration with the area sales teams, trial officers, breeders, supply chain, etc. Maintains current marketing data in system tools (MAPS, PMD).

•Supports the PBM in the development and continuous up-dates of the strategic crop plan. •Implements aspects of the annual marketing plan. •Contributes to decision making platforms as needed •Implements tactical marketing support (advertising, promotion, sales sheets, dealer/grower events, trade shows, etc.) and monitors and supports the compliance of Sales, PD, SC, etc. with the actions stipulated in the Marketing •Ensures Marketing Support groups timely production and delivery of required marketing and communication material as stipulated in the marketing plan. •Supports the PBM in crop marketing processes, i.e. pricing, product positioning, etc. •Responsible for competitor and market information and dynamics. Identifies trends and anticipates potential threats/opportunities for our crop business. •Support the sales force by visiting trials consistently, providing technical knowledge, technical variety information, variety positioning, market trends. Act and be seen as a resident expert in the field as it relates to products in the field and tactical marketing support. •Liaises closely and effectively with sales, trial officers and breeders, recommends and follows-up on trials and ensures customer (growers/dealer) feed-back loop to PBM, Product Development and Supply Chain Conducts customer support meetings.

Critical Knowledge: •Bachelor's degree in marketing or related product development or agronomic field. •Agricultural based marketing experience desirable •Good knowledge of the vegetables seeds industry •Knowledge of breeding/research technologies. Critical Skills: •Good communication and presentation skills Able to work independently •Team player •Creative, proactive, decisive, convincing •Proven track record of networking and people management •Commercial sense Critical Experience: •Minimum 5 years of proven track record in commercial or marketing function in the vegetables business •Minimum 5 years agronomic field or product development experience required •Experience in working in a matrix organization (desirable).

Other Behaviors Critical for the role: •Work collaboratively with downstream efforts. •Ability to successfully present new concepts to management and colleagues. •Ability to promote positive interaction internally and externally •Ability to learn new skills •Ability to teach new skills and practices •Professionalism •Ability to interact with people in a respectful, cooperative but assertive manner resulting in the achievement of program and company goals. •Tenacity and ability to make the proper decisions that will result in increased profitability. •Effectively and efficiently manage within the budgetary boundaries •Maintain safe working conditions. At all times, conduct work personally and for those supervised with the utmost of worker safety in mind •Set and maintain high work standards for self and those supervised for efficiency and accountability for action as performed.

•Develop fluent knowledge of organization and product. •Assess, implement, and execute business strategies relating to product marketing. •Proactive professional working relationships with global and regional business partners. •Ability to develop external, third party relationships that enhance our business products and opportunities in the traditional business and downstream activities. •Ability to innovate in the trialing process, and develop statistics that address the real underlying data needs to convince customers. •Ability to demonstrate value to sales via the use of tactical marketing tools and support. •Demonstrate increased crop profitability potential by capturing value traditionally and/or through innovative downstream activities. WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: may be required to lift up to 40 lbs. Extensive travel required (up to 50% of job).

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. Combination of office and fieldwork. Conditions are often dirty, dusty, and hot in combination with noisy equipment. Potential allergens – pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in field or greenhouse. Exposure to high and low temperatures, sun, rain, and dust. Significant domestic and international travel throughout key markets required.

Extension Educator, (EE) Crops Program Area

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The EE-Crops will bring in-depth expertise to critical crop issues by applying his or her expertise to EFANS programs and priorities. The EE primary focus is to employ multiple delivery systems to educate producers, agricultural professionals, and citizens via seminars, workshops or non-credit courses. He or she will conduct collaborative applied research with university faculty and other research professionals. The EE is responsible for program development and delivery, attention to diversity, use of scholarly/scientific research, effective partnerships, use of technology and continuing professional development.

This position is accountable to the Extension Program Leader in Crops for program direction, performance evaluation and personnel actions in her/his supervisory role.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Identify needs, design, develop, deliver/implement and evaluate educational programs based in scholarly/scientific theory and research as appropriate to audience.

• Use technology for program design, delivery, reporting, communication, trend monitoring, and locating information.

• Collaborate with faculty and other research professionals in conducting scholarly research.

• Continue professional development in scholarship, program development and delivery via conferences, additional graduate work, self-directed study and/or other appropriate means of maintaining a high level of expertise.

• Develop and maintain effective local, regional, university and state partnerships that further the development and delivery of Extension educational programs.

Garner funds and resources to support educational programs through grants and other means.

• Foster and contribute to a positive work climate with Extension colleagues, advisory groups, audiences and external partnerships.

• Ensure that Extension programs, facilities, committees, and employment opportunities are developed and accessible to new, diverse, and historically underserved audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  A minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant agronomy or plant science discipline or related field is required and demonstrated experience and background in developing sustainable renewable energy technologies is desirable.  

Experience:  Two years' post-degree professional experience in an emphasis area related to the position is preferred and must be related to one or more of the following topics:  cropping systems, soil science, sustainable agriculture, organic and/or alternative production systems, ecology/natural resources, ag education, pest management, water management, precision farming, or agricultural engineering. Experience designing, delivering and evaluating cropping systems educational programs is preferred. Experience designing, conducting, and/or providing an essential role in research projects is preferred. Experience using technology in educational programming is preferred. Experience in grants and revenue development is preferred.

Skills/Abilities:  Excellent oral and written, communication along with facilitation skills, technology-enhanced learning skills, and ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, (e.g., citizens, legislators, program participants and industry groups) are required. Commitment to ongoing professional development, the ability to articulate public value of educational programs in crops, skills in media relations, a working knowledge of project/program management including budget development, with the ability to read and interpret project/program financial statements and plans are preferred.

Please attach your cover letter; resume or vita at  HYPERLINK "https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=76797" https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=76797.  Three professional letters of reference, and transcripts for all college work (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) are also required to complete your application. To submit three professional letters on-line; you can attach them to the "references" section of the "optional documents." To submit your unofficial transcripts on-line; you can attach them to the "Additional Document" section of the "optional documents." 

Public Relations opportunity with National Marketing agency

Exciting opportunity to join one of the nation’s leading business-to-business marketing service agencies, working on a premier agricultural account.  Ideal candidate will possess excellent writing skills and ability to manage projects within a team environment.  Requires a degree in marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field.  An agricultural background and specific writing experience and/or knowledge of crop production and/or livestock management practices would be a definite plus. 

 

We offer a fast-pace, team-oriented environment, work life balance, competitive wage/benefits package and convenient Brookfield location. 

 

Submit letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Recruiter Bader Rutter & Associates 13845 Bishop's Drive Brookfield, WI 53005 Or e-mail: careers@bader-rutter.com