Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture or Trainee (NY HELPS)
About The Position
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture or Trainee to deliver and administer food and agricultural business development programs and product marketing and promotion programs. The Economic Development Program Specialist 1 Agriculture or Trainee will provide technical assistance, formulate economic development solutions, and manage agriculture-specific economic development program applications and materials. They will also represent and promote the State’s agriculture industry at agricultural events and sites. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, based in Albany, NY. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available.
Requirements
- Four years of professional 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.
- An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience.
- A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
- A master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience.
- A doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of professional 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 (for Trainee 2 placement).
- Six years of professional 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 (for Full Performance Level placement).
Responsibilities
- Deliver and administer food and agricultural business development programs.
- Administer product marketing and promotion programs.
- Provide technical assistance.
- Formulate economic development solutions.
- Manage agriculture-specific economic development program applications and materials.
- Represent and promote the State’s agriculture industry at agricultural events and sites.
Benefits
- Cost-effective health insurance options
- Fully covered dental and vision care
- Participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan
- Ample paid time off (5 personal days, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays in the first year)
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Flex Spending Account
- NY's 529 College Savings Program
- Potential eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
