THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-93373 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 TO OCTOBER 1, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you an experienced marketing professional and leader ready to take the next step to advance your career? The Department of Agriculture is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to perform critical work as a division Chief within the Agriculture Marketing Division. Your position is responsible for overseeing the PA Preferred® brand and marketing program for agricultural products produced in Pennsylvania. This is your moment to shine and highlight your skills as a leader while propelling your professional journey forward!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role functions as a marketing support intermediary, facilitating communication and collaboration between the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and various stakeholders within the state's agricultural sector, which encompasses processors, farmers, commodity organizations, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Seven years of experience in agricultural marketing, which includes three years in a professional capacity; or
Three years of professional experience in agricultural marketing and a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management, public relations, economics, marketing, communications, or a closely-related field; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

You must have five years experience in agricultural or food marketing
You must have three years experience in digital marketing
You must have three years experience in website development or administration
You must have three years experience in digital design working in Adobe InDesign or Illustrator
You must have three years experience in professional writing
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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