Commodity Marketing Coordinator

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho is seeking a Commodity Marketing Coordinator responsible for leading innovative market opportunities for specified stakeholder produced commodities. This role involves facilitating partnerships between producers and buyers, supporting farmers in meeting market requirements, and promoting products through various marketing materials.

The successful candidate will manage marketing efforts, collaborate with internal teams, and contribute to strategies that increase market access for producers. Join us in making a significant impact on the agricultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage, write and edit marketing material production across various mediums.
• Facilitate partnerships between producers and buyers to promote target agricultural commodities.
• Support farmers and commodity groups in meeting market requirements and opportunities.
• Design and implement strategies to increase market access for producers.
• Participate in or organize promotional events in support of marketing.
• Work with the IAMP internal team, implementing partners and administrating partners.
• Develop marketing plans, creative briefs and executive briefs for campaigns.

Job description

The commodity marketing coordinator is responsible for leading efforts in exploring and establishing innovative market opportunities for specified stakeholder produced commodities aligned with specific programmatic goals. This position identifies or initiates marketing opportunities, builds marketing partnerships, promotes products through branding and other promotional materials, throughout supply chains from producers to consumer. The work is done within a collaborative environment of the program that includes graduate education, research, outreach, and education.

Responsibilities

• Manage, write and edit marketing material production across various mediums
• Facilitate partnerships between producers and buyers to promote target agricultural commodities
• Support farmers and commodity groups in meeting market requirements and opportunities, including certifications, traceability, and sustainability metrics
• Design and implement strategies to increase market access for producers
• Participate in or organize promotional events in support of marketing
• Work with the IAMP internal team, implementing partners and administrating partners to promote the benefits of target agricultural commodities to buyers and consumers
• Develop marketing plans, creative briefs and executive briefs for campaigns
• Other duties as assigned