Agriculture Development Supervisor

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Agriculture Development Division seeks a skilled marketing professional to lead the Division's efforts to promote and support Vermont food and agriculture in local, regional, and international markets. This position manages a diverse array of projects, from complex multi-day events to management of federal grants. Core activities include managing the Vermont Building at the Big E Fair, leading the Division's outreach strategy, collaborating with partners to promote Vermont food and agriculture, representing VT and the Agency of Agriculture at public and industry events, and supervising two staff; supporting their programs and career development. As a Division supervisor, this position will regularly engage in strategic discussions and decision making around improving Division operations, managing high-functioning teams, and best supporting Vermont's agricultural sector. The role requires deep collaboration with both internal and external partners, and requires the ability to think creatively and act independently. Responsibilities for this role range from managing discrete time-bound projects, to collaborating on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Requirements

• Five (5) years or more of combined education and experience in agriculture, environmental conservation, marketing, economics, communications, business administration, non-profit management, land use planning, or another relevant field, including one (1) year of program leadership/management or supervisory experience.
• At least one (1) year as an Agriculture Development Specialist III in Vermont State service.
• Experience being responsible for the annualized management of grant and program funding greater than $1,000,000.

Nice To Haves

• Event planning and management
• Website design and strategy
• Content and email marketing
• Supervision
• Budget management
• Consumer psychology
• Familiarity with VT's food and agriculture systems
• Bachelor's degree or higher in agriculture, marketing, environmental conservation, economics, communications, land use planning, or another closely related field
• One (1) year or more of experience in agriculture, marketing, environmental conservation, economics, communications, land use planning, or another closely related field.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Candidates who have completed continuous improvement processes, Supervising in State Government, facilitation, and program management trainings.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Vermont Building at the Big E Fair
• Leading the Division's outreach strategy
• Collaborating with partners to promote Vermont food and agriculture
• Representing VT and the Agency of Agriculture at public and industry events
• Supervising two staff; supporting their programs and career development
• Engage in strategic discussions and decision making around improving Division operations
• Managing high-functioning teams
• Best supporting Vermont's agricultural sector
• Managing discrete time-bound projects
• Collaborating on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed