Economic Development Program Specialist 1 (Agriculture)
Department
Summary:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State's food supply, land and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York's agriculture industries. If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting production of agriculture; ensuring safe, nutritious and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you. To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https:
//www.agriculture.ny.gov/ Division of Agricultural Development:
The Division of Agricultural Development is a dynamic division within the Department of Agriculture and Markets. This Division works to strengthen the viability and raise consumer awareness of New York's food and agricultural industry. The Division focuses on three major areas to achieve this goal:
promoting the agricultural community; providing education and assistance to businesses; and overseeing farmers' markets and other initiatives that bring healthy foods into local communities. Job
Summary:
The Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture delivers and administers food and agricultural business development programs and administers food and agricultural product marketing and promotion programs. If you have an interest in applying agricultural business knowledge, training, and experience to provide agricultural economic development services to develop, promote, and market New York State (NYS) agricultural products and commodities, then this is the right opportunity for you! The position is conveniently located near the Albany International Airport at 10B Airline Drive, Albany NY 12235 and offers the opportunity for telecommuting. This is a long-term temporary, hourly, PEF Bargaining Unit-represented position that offers a starting competitive starting pay rate of $20.59/hour. This opportunity also provides excellent benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to NYS Pension Plan membership, Life Insurance coverage, inexpensive health insurance options, and generous paid time off! Specific Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Monitors agricultural economic development program performance, including the execution of contracts and review and approval of claims for payment. o Delivers and administers food and agricultural business development programs. o Provides technical assistance and solves economic development problems for NYS food producers, processors, agri-businesses, buyers, and customers. o Creates, maintains, and distributes agriculture-specific economic development program applications and materials. o Determines potential participant eligibility for various agricultural economic development funding programs. o Administers competitive grant programs that award funds to agricultural businesses, government entities and not-for-profits. o Identifies and assists in the development of new and expanded economic development programs and funding for agricultural business development. o Researches and compiles fiscal, contract or programmatic data and creates and maintains forms, records, and reports on the State's agricultural economic development programs. o Administers farm product marketing orders and assists in the establishment of new farm product marketing orders to market and promote farm products, and support market and farm production research. o Administers food and agricultural product marketing and promotion programs. o Identifies, plans, and conducts agricultural outreach, marketing and promotion programs with food and agriculture industry, buyers, vendors and government agencies. o Represents and promotes the State's agriculture industry at trade shows, festivals and agriculture producer site visits. o Develops, prepares, and maintains information that promote and market NYS agricultural commodities and products (e.g., Taste NY and NY Grown and Certified programs) to consumers, wholesalers, retailers and the food industry.
Job Function
Department
Summary:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State's food supply, land and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York's agriculture industries. If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting production of agriculture; ensuring safe, nutritious and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you. To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https:
//www.agriculture.ny.gov/ Division of Agricultural Development:
The Division of Agricultural Development is a dynamic division within the Department of Agriculture and Markets. This Division works to strengthen the viability and raise consumer awareness of New York's food and agricultural industry. The Division focuses on three major areas to achieve this goal:
promoting the agricultural community; providing education and assistance to businesses; and overseeing farmers' markets and other initiatives that bring healthy foods into local communities. Job
Summary:
The Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture delivers and administers food and agricultural business development programs and administers food and agricultural product marketing and promotion programs. If you have an interest in applying agricultural business knowledge, training, and experience to provide agricultural economic development services to develop, promote, and market New York State (NYS) agricultural products and commodities, then this is the right opportunity for you! The position is conveniently located near the Albany International Airport at 10B Airline Drive, Albany NY 12235 and offers the opportunity for telecommuting. This is a long-term temporary, hourly, PEF Bargaining Unit-represented position that offers a starting competitive starting pay rate of $20.59/hour. This opportunity also provides excellent benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to NYS Pension Plan membership, Life Insurance coverage, inexpensive health insurance options, and generous paid time off! Specific Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Monitors agricultural economic development program performance, including the execution of contracts and review and approval of claims for payment. o Delivers and administers food and agricultural business development programs. o Provides technical assistance and solves economic development problems for NYS food producers, processors, agri-businesses, buyers, and customers. o Creates, maintains, and distributes agriculture-specific economic development program applications and materials. o Determines potential participant eligibility for various agricultural economic development funding programs. o Administers competitive grant programs that award funds to agricultural businesses, government entities and not-for-profits. o Identifies and assists in the development of new and expanded economic development programs and funding for agricultural business development. o Researches and compiles fiscal, contract or programmatic data and creates and maintains forms, records, and reports on the State's agricultural economic development programs. o Administers farm product marketing orders and assists in the establishment of new farm product marketing orders to market and promote farm products, and support market and farm production research. o Administers food and agricultural product marketing and promotion programs. o Identifies, plans, and conducts agricultural outreach, marketing and promotion programs with food and agriculture industry, buyers, vendors and government agencies. o Represents and promotes the State's agriculture industry at trade shows, festivals and agriculture producer site visits. o Develops, prepares, and maintains information that promote and market NYS agricultural commodities and products (e.g., Taste NY and NY Grown and Certified programs) to consumers, wholesalers, retailers and the food industry.
Salary Range:
From $20.59 to $27.11 Hourly
Minimum Qualification
Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 1 Agriculture, NS=13:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 2 Agriculture, NS=14:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher and one year of experience in agriculture, economic development, natural resource management, regional planning, manufacturing or food service fields that include business or program management, domestic or international marketing, conducting research, event planning or coordination, or developing or implementing strategies. Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture, NS=18:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher and two years of experience in agriculture, economic development, natural resource management, regional planning, manufacturing or food service fields that include business or program management, domestic or international marketing, conducting research, event planning or coordination, or developing or implementing strategies.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State's food supply, land and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York's agriculture industries. If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting production of agriculture; ensuring safe, nutritious and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you. To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https:
//www.agriculture.ny.gov/ Division of Agricultural Development:
The Division of Agricultural Development is a dynamic division within the Department of Agriculture and Markets. This Division works to strengthen the viability and raise consumer awareness of New York's food and agricultural industry. The Division focuses on three major areas to achieve this goal:
promoting the agricultural community; providing education and assistance to businesses; and overseeing farmers' markets and other initiatives that bring healthy foods into local communities. Job
Summary:
The Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture delivers and administers food and agricultural business development programs and administers food and agricultural product marketing and promotion programs. If you have an interest in applying agricultural business knowledge, training, and experience to provide agricultural economic development services to develop, promote, and market New York State (NYS) agricultural products and commodities, then this is the right opportunity for you! The position is conveniently located near the Albany International Airport at 10B Airline Drive, Albany NY 12235 and offers the opportunity for telecommuting. This is a long-term temporary, hourly, PEF Bargaining Unit-represented position that offers a starting competitive starting pay rate of $20.59/hour. This opportunity also provides excellent benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to NYS Pension Plan membership, Life Insurance coverage, inexpensive health insurance options, and generous paid time off! Specific Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Monitors agricultural economic development program performance, including the execution of contracts and review and approval of claims for payment. o Delivers and administers food and agricultural business development programs. o Provides technical assistance and solves economic development problems for NYS food producers, processors, agri-businesses, buyers, and customers. o Creates, maintains, and distributes agriculture-specific economic development program applications and materials. o Determines potential participant eligibility for various agricultural economic development funding programs. o Administers competitive grant programs that award funds to agricultural businesses, government entities and not-for-profits. o Identifies and assists in the development of new and expanded economic development programs and funding for agricultural business development. o Researches and compiles fiscal, contract or programmatic data and creates and maintains forms, records, and reports on the State's agricultural economic development programs. o Administers farm product marketing orders and assists in the establishment of new farm product marketing orders to market and promote farm products, and support market and farm production research. o Administers food and agricultural product marketing and promotion programs. o Identifies, plans, and conducts agricultural outreach, marketing and promotion programs with food and agriculture industry, buyers, vendors and government agencies. o Represents and promotes the State's agriculture industry at trade shows, festivals and agriculture producer site visits. o Develops, prepares, and maintains information that promote and market NYS agricultural commodities and products (e.g., Taste NY and NY Grown and Certified programs) to consumers, wholesalers, retailers and the food industry.
Job Function
Department
Summary:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State's food supply, land and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York's agriculture industries. If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting production of agriculture; ensuring safe, nutritious and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you. To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https:
//www.agriculture.ny.gov/ Division of Agricultural Development:
The Division of Agricultural Development is a dynamic division within the Department of Agriculture and Markets. This Division works to strengthen the viability and raise consumer awareness of New York's food and agricultural industry. The Division focuses on three major areas to achieve this goal:
promoting the agricultural community; providing education and assistance to businesses; and overseeing farmers' markets and other initiatives that bring healthy foods into local communities. Job
Summary:
The Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture delivers and administers food and agricultural business development programs and administers food and agricultural product marketing and promotion programs. If you have an interest in applying agricultural business knowledge, training, and experience to provide agricultural economic development services to develop, promote, and market New York State (NYS) agricultural products and commodities, then this is the right opportunity for you! The position is conveniently located near the Albany International Airport at 10B Airline Drive, Albany NY 12235 and offers the opportunity for telecommuting. This is a long-term temporary, hourly, PEF Bargaining Unit-represented position that offers a starting competitive starting pay rate of $20.59/hour. This opportunity also provides excellent benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to NYS Pension Plan membership, Life Insurance coverage, inexpensive health insurance options, and generous paid time off! Specific Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Monitors agricultural economic development program performance, including the execution of contracts and review and approval of claims for payment. o Delivers and administers food and agricultural business development programs. o Provides technical assistance and solves economic development problems for NYS food producers, processors, agri-businesses, buyers, and customers. o Creates, maintains, and distributes agriculture-specific economic development program applications and materials. o Determines potential participant eligibility for various agricultural economic development funding programs. o Administers competitive grant programs that award funds to agricultural businesses, government entities and not-for-profits. o Identifies and assists in the development of new and expanded economic development programs and funding for agricultural business development. o Researches and compiles fiscal, contract or programmatic data and creates and maintains forms, records, and reports on the State's agricultural economic development programs. o Administers farm product marketing orders and assists in the establishment of new farm product marketing orders to market and promote farm products, and support market and farm production research. o Administers food and agricultural product marketing and promotion programs. o Identifies, plans, and conducts agricultural outreach, marketing and promotion programs with food and agriculture industry, buyers, vendors and government agencies. o Represents and promotes the State's agriculture industry at trade shows, festivals and agriculture producer site visits. o Develops, prepares, and maintains information that promote and market NYS agricultural commodities and products (e.g., Taste NY and NY Grown and Certified programs) to consumers, wholesalers, retailers and the food industry.
Salary Range:
From $20.59 to $27.11 Hourly
Minimum Qualification
Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 1 Agriculture, NS=13:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher Economic Development Program Specialist Trainee 2 Agriculture, NS=14:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher and one year of experience in agriculture, economic development, natural resource management, regional planning, manufacturing or food service fields that include business or program management, domestic or international marketing, conducting research, event planning or coordination, or developing or implementing strategies. Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture, NS=18:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher and two years of experience in agriculture, economic development, natural resource management, regional planning, manufacturing or food service fields that include business or program management, domestic or international marketing, conducting research, event planning or coordination, or developing or implementing strategies.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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