SUMMARY: The Industry Relations Manager will report to Director of Agriculture
Educations Services and Technology (‘AEST’). This position will be responsible developing strong and meaningful partnerships with agricultural industry associations and businesses and serve as the primary management contact for agriculture industry partners. Excellent organizational, communication, time management, critical thinking, project management, and effective team working skills are essential. Willingness to travel within the state by auto and occasional out-of-state air travel for a day and/or overnight events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, develop, and advance external strategic partner relationships with academia, the agriculture industry, government, and nongovernmental agencies
• Assist in identifying opportunities pertaining to certification areas and help secure grants to expand the program and keep abreast of changing market needs and trends
• Direct our outreach efforts to build brand awareness and promote AEST’s various certification programs by assessing engagements
• Responsible for managing all activities to promote AEST certifications through social media platforms and creating and delivering press releases, media relations content, and speeches
• Develop a marketing plan to increase brand awareness and promote AEST certifications to various audiences at meetings and tradeshows
• Secure program and certification endorsements from agricultural industry partners
• Collect and analyze data from industry partners, agricultural commodity associations, and governmental agencies to track certification use in agriculture employment
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Advanced knowledge of computers to include Microsoft Word,
Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and Internet usage are required. Preferred candidate will possess graphic design skills and have a working knowledge of Word Press, Adobe
Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelors’ degree from a four-year college or university with 1 to 3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. An agricultural education, agricultural marketing, or agricultural communications background is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to effectively write reports, business correspondences and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Will provide a two page-writing sample and a self-created promotional flyer.

REASONING SKILLS: Ability to solve practical problem situations where only limited information exists. Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Analytical ability, including the ability to exercise judgement and make sound recommendations. Ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks through strong organizational and time management skills.

LICENSES: Must possess a valid State of Florida driver’s licenses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; while using their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Duties may require occasional working nights and weekends to meet business needs.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work independently to accomplish goals and meeting deadlines.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the essential duties, responsibilities and requirements of personnel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lakeland, FL 33801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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