Remote Market Development Lead - Local Maine Food Systems

State of Maine; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Vacation & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

State of Maine in Augusta seeks a Senior Planner (Market Development Coordinator) to expand Maine's local food systems by guiding market development, coordinating supply chains, and connecting producers with new markets.

The role requires experience in market development, policy, and stakeholder collaboration; remote work options are available with management approval. Opening Sep 17, 2026; Closes Oct 9, 2026. A Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in local food system work with nonprofits or government.
• Curriculum development and implementation to deliver technical assistance.
• Understanding of market economics and supply chain coordination, export markets, and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Guide businesses to identify distribution channels and resources to access markets.
• Collaborate to increase marketing and distribution of Maine agricultural products.
• Coordinate data collection on sales, distribution, and consumption of Maine food products.
• Develop tools and resources to support market development activities.

Skills

Local food systems

Curriculum development

Market economics

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Independent work

Policy development

Public speaking

Written communication

Funding processes

Monitoring & data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Maine in Augusta seeks a Senior Planner (Market Development Coordinator) to expand Maine's local food systems by guiding market development, coordinating supply chains, and connecting producers with new markets.

The role requires experience in market development, policy, and stakeholder collaboration; remote work options are available with management approval. Opening Sep 17, 2026; Closes Oct 9, 2026. A Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience are required.