Producer Engagement Coordinator - VT

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture•, VT

1d•$55,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

The Producer Engagement Coordinator will work within NASDA’s NASS program to increase awareness of NASS surveys and their value to producers, agricultural organizations, and the broader agricultural industry. Reporting to the Associate Director, Producer Engagement, the position develops and executes engagement strategies, builds stakeholder relationships, and measures engagement outcomes to support NASS data collection efforts in Vermont. This is a fully remote position; candidates must reside in Vermont or within 50 miles of the state. The role works with the Producer Engagement team and agricultural stakeholders to promote participation in NASS surveys. The coordinator leads state-specific engagement plans, tracks performance, analyzes response-rate and engagement data, represents NASDA at events, and develops communication materials. The position is full-time, exempt, and generally follows a Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. local schedule; some weekend work may be required. Regular travel to meetings and events is required. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing state departments of agriculture and advancing American food and agriculture communities through policy, partnerships, and public engagement. The organization describes its work culture as positive and career-supportive, with a flexible schedule and a mission-focused workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in agriculture, communications, or public affairs.
At least 5 years of professional experience in agricultural communications, stakeholder engagement, membership outreach, public affairs, producer relations, or a related field.
Thorough understanding of U.S. agriculture.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with agricultural organizations, government agencies, industry associations, Extension services, commodity groups, or producer organizations.
Experience developing and implementing outreach, engagement, or communications strategies designed to achieve measurable outcomes.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and public speaking abilities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to travel regularly to meetings and events.
Experience with email marketing, newsletter development, and distribution using Mailchimp or similar platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Reside in Vermont or within 50 miles of Vermont.
Submit a cover letter and resume; applications without both will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience in agriculture is preferred for candidates with relevant professional experience.
Familiarity with USDA NASS surveys, agricultural data collection, or producer outreach programs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the Producer Engagement team to develop and execute NASDA’s producer engagement strategy to increase awareness of and participation in NASS surveys.
Lead state-specific engagement plans that use trusted agricultural stakeholders and partnerships to increase producer response rates.
Track established performance metrics to evaluate engagement activities and survey promotion efforts.
Maintain relationships with state departments of agriculture, commodity organizations, Extension services, producer groups, and other trusted agricultural stakeholders in the assigned region or states.
Identify opportunities to use existing agricultural networks to improve awareness of and participation in NASS surveys.
Represent NASDA at in-person and virtual events within the designated state or region.
Analyze response-rate trends and engagement data to identify opportunities, measure program effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
Develop and share communication materials as needed.
Travel regularly to attend meetings and events.