Responsibilities

• Managing the Vermont Building at the Big E Fair
• Leading the Division's outreach strategy
• Collaborating with partners to promote Vermont food and agriculture
• Representing VT and the Agency of Agriculture at public and industry events
• Supervising two staff; supporting their programs and career development
• Regularly engage in strategic discussions and decision making around improving Division operations, managing high-functioning teams, and best supporting Vermont's agricultural sector
• Responsibilities for this role range from managing discrete time-bound projects, to collaborating on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

Requirements

• Five (5) years or more of combined education and experience in agriculture, environmental conservation, marketing, economics, communications, business administration, non-profit management, land use planning, or another relevant field, including one (1) year of program leadership/management or supervisory experience.
• At least one (1) year as an Agriculture Development Specialist III in Vermont State service.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or higher in agriculture, marketing, environmental conservation, economics, communications, land use planning, n or another closely related field, AND one (1) year or more of experience in agriculture, marketing, environmental conservation, economics, communications, land use planning, or another closely related field.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Preference for candidates who have completed continuous improvement processes, Supervising in State Government, facilitation, and program management trainings.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: a State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program