Virginia Tech Employment Opportunity: Ag Marketing PA - Campbell County

Virginia Tech has an employment opportunity listing for an Ag Marketing PA in Campbell County.

The year-round position assists in the enhancement of current and future agriculture in Campbell County. This inidividual will assist the Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent in providing support to local producers in the areas of marketing commodities, assisting with successful ventures at local farmer's markets, agritourism, and enhancing the line of communication to strengthen access to educational and funding opportunities available to producers. Additional responsibilities include managing database, collecting data which points to the needs of the agricultural community and encouraging collaboration and networking between producers, partnering agencies, and various resources. Leadership and facilitation skills are needed.

Required Qualifications are as follows:

  • Basic knowledge of agriculture sustainability.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating effectively orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated experience recruiting, training and managing volunteers.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing positive interactions with the public.
  • Must be well organized and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Working experience with computers to manage/update websites and social media platforms, managing databases, and Microsoft office

A detailed description of the job requirements, full list of qualifications, salary and further information can be found on Careers at Virginia TechApplications are being accepted through March 25, 2021.