Pride of Dakota Specialist

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is seeking a Pride of Dakota Specialist. Our mission is to serve, advocate, protect, and promote agriculture to benefit everyone. We support agriculture by embracing diversity, innovation, research, and trade. We offer a competitive employee benefits package, including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and a flexible work schedule.Salary: $5,000 - $5,800 per month, plus benefits including fully paid family health insurance. As a Pride of Dakota Specialist, you will promote North Dakota businesses and products by creating an identifiable state brand that would designate products as "made in North Dakota. You will provide local entrepreneurs the business development resources and marketing opportunities they need to be successful. The responsibilities of the selected candidate will include:Administer and coordinate the daily operations of the Pride of Dakota program. Maintain membership databaseDevelop presentations and publications to promote North Dakota productsManage grant program to assist companies with regional marketsUtilize a variety of media tools such as websites, print, video, and social media to communicate information regarding Pride of Dakota programCoordinate, plan, and execute annual showcasesSome in-state and overnight travel will be required on weekdays and weekends to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.This role supports the Commissioner in collaboration with the Business, Marketing, and Information Division. Given the necessity for considerable on-site involvement, the position is located at the State Capitol building. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field and one year of related professional work experience.Additional work experience related to the position may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.Work experience planning, coordinating, and executing marketing or promotional events.Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.A valid Class D driver's license for in-state travel. Preferred Qualification: Working knowledge of the Pride of Dakota program.Work experience organizing and developing marketing and promotional activities and materials.Work experience providing information to a membership-based organization.Work experience planning and writing communications utilizing print, television, radio, online, email, newsletter, and social media.Work experience managing a website.Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Application Procedures:Applicants must complete the online application at www.nd.gov/careers before the closing date by 11:59 PM, including a resume, cover letter and college transcript(s) (official or unofficial). The cover letter must include a detailed summary of how you meet the qualifications of the position, including your education, work experience, and skills specific to the job duties.Due to access of restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorships will not be considered.For more information about the position or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact Shelley Theisen at (701) 328-4757 or 1-800-242-7535.

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The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.