Remote Market Development Coordinator, Local Maine Food Systems

MaineGuide; Augusta, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Gym reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry seeks a Senior Planner (Market Development Coordinator) to advance local food systems by expanding Maine producers' access to markets. The role focuses on market development, branding, distribution, and data-driven program evaluation, coordinating with state agencies and industry partners.

The position emphasizes building resources, guiding businesses to new channels, and supporting trade missions, with remote work options subject to

Qualifications

• Experience in local food system work with nonprofits or government.
• Curriculum development and delivery of technical assistance.
• Understanding of market economics including supply chain, export markets, packaging.
• Robust project management and ability to meet benchmarks.
• Experience convening stakeholder groups and achieving consensus.
• Ability to work independently on complex projects under deadlines.
• Experience developing policies for an organization or network.
• Strong public speaking and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with funding processes and program management.
• Knowledge of monitoring, reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Guide businesses to identify distribution channels, networks, and resources to build capacity to access, enhance, and/or expand market pathways.
• Collaborate with entities working to increase the marketing and distribution of Maine agricultural and value-added food products in state, regional, domestic, and international markets.
• Coordinate closely with entities working to collect data related to the sales, distribution, and consumption of Maine food and agricultural products.
• Develop tools and resources that support market development activities and strategies for Maine businesses.
• Implement guidelines, processes, and programming for Maine-based agriculture and food businesses to engage in relevant market development, trade shows, trainings, events, and peer learning exchanges.
• Support the Department in preparation for and participation in inbound and outbound trade missions.

Skills

Local food systems experience

Market development

Public speaking

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Policy development

Written communication

Funding and grants familiarity

Data monitoring and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry seeks a Senior Planner (Market Development Coordinator) to advance local food systems by expanding Maine producers' access to markets. The role focuses on market development, branding, distribution, and data-driven program evaluation, coordinating with state agencies and industry partners.

The position emphasizes building resources, guiding businesses to new channels, and supporting trade missions, with remote work options subject to