AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - BUSINESS CONSULTANT - 62222
Company: State of Tennessee
Location: Nashville
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
Executive Service AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - BUSINESS
CONSULTANTDepartment of AgricultureMarket Development
DivisionSalary: $5,050 - $7,570 per monthClosing Date:
10/28/2024Please visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/department/business-development-division/team.html
Who we are and what we do:The Business Development Division works
with Tennessee producers and agricultural/forestry businesses to
build rural economies and increase farm and forest derived income.
Development activities provide diverse growth opportunities,
including industry and producer-focused incentives, as well as
promotions that reach consumers and the non-farming public through
a variety of methods.How you make a difference in this role:The
Business Development Team works to attract new industry partners,
as well as the expansion of existing agricultural and forestry
businesses. Our team partners with agencies ranging from statewide
producer associations to local governments and regional retail
chains. The Business Development Team has longstanding
relationships with Tennessee Department of Economic and Community
Development, USDA Rural Development, Tennessee Valley Authority,
University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, UT/TSU
Extension, and national and international trade associations like
the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA), U.S.
Livestock Genetics Exports (USLGE) and Foreign Agricultural Service
(FAS).Key Responsibilities:
Increase rural economic activity
across all industry sectors consistent with department's strategic
goals and in keeping with the Governor's Rural Initiative which
focuses on Tennessee's distressed and at-risk counties.Work to
facilitate press releases, send letters to stakeholders, prepare
presentations for public announcements, and create social media and
website content including photography and videos. Provide seamless
communication strategies to disseminate information with the aim of
increasing public awareness.Place emphasis on distressed counties
by encouraging growth and expansion in all sectors by providing
grant information to new and existing businesses and encouraging
participation in Agricultural Enterprise Fund, Tennessee
Agricultural Enhancement Program, Forestry, Agriculture and Rural
Markets Grant as well as other funding programs.Serve as a contact
for industry group engagement and opinion leaders. Employee will
engage and assist all Tennessee ag-related boards and
associations.Share with perspective businesses interested in
opening or expanding their current operations the available grant
programs that Business Development offers. Conduct industry visits
to discuss new grant opportunities, gather feedback on any issues
the operation may be facing that hinders growth, and learn about
any challenges such as funding availability. Also conduct
verification of grant project fulfillment.Possess an awareness and
understanding of local, state, and federal government processes a
procedure, and demonstrate the ability to diplomatically advise
and/or resolve governmental affairs issues.Minimum
Qualifications:Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor's
degree preferably in agribusiness, business administration, animal
science or marketing. Qualified candidates should also possess
experience in agribusiness development. Experience in rural
economic development preferred. Graduate degrees in any of these
areas listed above or similar are desired, but not
required.Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace
Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed
to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its
citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all
people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected
to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is
the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination
and harassment of an individual because of that person's race,
color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy,
religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category
protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
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