Agriculture Market Team Leader

Dixie National; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce seeks an experienced grants administrator to plan, coordinate, and manage agricultural grant programs and related cost‑share initiatives. You will oversee grant applications, evaluations, awards, reimbursements, monitoring, and reporting to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

The role also supports outreach and international trade efforts, represents the department at events, and helps with Genuine MS, Farmers Markets, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience in agricultural programs.
• Knowledge of grant administration procedures, including application review, award processes, financial management, monitoring, reporting, and grant closeout.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours in connection with department events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer agricultural grant and cost-share programs.
• Oversee grant applications, evaluation, award, reimbursement, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Maintain accurate financial and program records for accountability and compliance.
• Develop outreach to promote grant opportunities and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Provide support for international trade initiatives and export promotion activities.
• Represent the department at events such as field days, trade shows, and conferences.
• Assist with planning agency activities for events like Genuine MS and Dixie National events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Grant administration

Financial management

Reporting and compliance

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Full-Time

$47,425.15

$55,000.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce's (Department) mission is to support and apply necessary regulations to agricultural-related businesses within the state and to promote Mississippi's products throughout both the state and the rest of the world for the benefit of Mississippi citizens. The Department is dedicated to promoting and heightening the public's awareness of Mississippi's agricultural history, agriculture commodities and the farmers and ranchers who produce them through participation in trade shows, conferences and various other community and agricultural related organizations. Through its various bureaus, the Department seeks to protect the health and economic welfare in conjunction with the agricultural and horticultural interests of Mississippi. These activities include registering pesticides, feeds, seeds, fertilizers, and soil amendments, as well as, permitting all pest control operators throughout the state. The Department conducts inspections of producers, grocery stores, meat establishments, fuel stations and other commercial operations to ensure adherence to applicable regulations including, without limitation, food safety and the certification of weighing and measuring devices used in commerce. To contact MDAC call 601-359-1100.

This job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, coordinates, and administers agricultural grant and cost-share programs, including but not limited to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, School Garden Grant Program, and Good Agricultural Practices/Good Handling Practices (GAP/GHP) Cost-Share program.
• Oversees grant application, evaluation, award, reimbursement, monitoring, and reporting processes to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements, program guidelines, and established deadlines.
• Monitors project implementation, expenditures, and performance; and maintains accurate financial and program records to support accountability and compliance.
• Develops and coordinates outreach to promote grant opportunities, increase program participation, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Provides support for international trade initiatives and export promotion activities, with opportunities to participate in trade missions, industry events, and other efforts to expand domestic and international markets for Mississippi agricultural products.
• Represents the department by attending, speaking, and participating in various events such as field days, school activities, trade shows, conferences as needed.
• Assists with planning and implementing agency activities for Genuine MS, Farmers Markets, Mississippi State Fair, Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, conferences, and other events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Chief of Staff, Deputy Commissioner, and/or Marketing and Governmental Affairs Director.

Prefer experience planning, coordinating, implementing grant programs. Knowledge of grant administration procedures, including application review, award processes, financial management, monitoring, reporting, and grant closeout. Familiarity with federal grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), and applicable state and federal financial accountability standards. General knowledge of international agricultural trade and export promotion. Knowledge and understanding of Mississippi agriculture and the state’s major agricultural commodities and agribusiness industries. Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and extended hours in connection with Genuine MS, Farmers Markets, Mississippi State Fair, Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, and other special events.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience in agricultural programs.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201