Director, Farmer Outreach

Rosemont, IL - Hybrid/Flexible Arrangement | Or, Remote (preference given to local candidates)

People. Planet. Community.

Dairy’s journey starts on the farm, and the road we travel demonstrates our unwavering commitment to sustainable nutrition, as our farmers provide lasting and meaningful nourishment to people, the planet and our communities, both urban and rural. Join us on the journey!

Purpose of Position:

This position will help support the work of the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Farmer Outreach Team in developing and implementing key components of the annual plan. This work includes leading the day-to-day management of DMI’s farmer-focused digital strategy, including the farmer-facing website and social media channels, farmer communications vehicles and publications, and other farmer communications resources. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of seven years of experience with strong written/verbal communications and content/project management skills.

Farmer outreach:

·         Manage DMI’s farmer outreach day-to-day digital strategy – including farmer-facing website and social channels (e.g., Facebook, YouTube)

·         Lead day-to-day owned digital engagement with agency partners and participate in regular DMI/agency virtual and in-person meetings; regular internal team meetings

·         Support farmer focused communications materials (e.g., annual report, brochures, periodic handouts, FAQ materials)

·         Gather information and help package periodic measurement and evaluation reports

·         Support planning and execution of the Making Every Drop Count farmer campaign; provide backup for other team members, when appropriate

·         Position requires

o   Ability to take internal information and build compelling storytelling to reach farmer audiences (specific emphasis on digital channels)

o   Keen attention to detail and fluidity to adapt to evolving conditions, assignments and deadlines

Ability to coordinate and work with an integrated team, which has various personalities and skill sets, and cultivate relationships across plan disciplines (e.g., content and planning management, research, digital, measurement and analytics)

Other

·         Engage and support DMI Farmer Relations team around major farmer meetings and events, specifically in the areas of communications planning (e.g., World Ag Expo, World Dairy Expo, checkoff annual meeting)

·         Participate in department-wide annual meeting planning and execution; implementation of to-be-determined annual meeting-related tasks/assignments

·         Support departmental operations processes and planning, where appropriate

·         Position requirements:

o   Keen attention to detail and fluidity in adapting to evolving conditions, assignments and deadlines

o   Ability to coordinate effectively with an integrated team with various personalities and skill sets, and cultivate relationships across various disciplines (e.g., project management, digital, analytics/measurement/evaluation)

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  Education & Experience: 

·         Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field

·         Must have at least seven years of relevant experience in communications, marketing or related fields

·         Agriculture, commodity checkoff or trade association experience preferred

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

·         Must have strong content/project management, including working with applicable management platforms, and written/verbal communications skills

·         Proficient in Microsoft programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

·         Demonstrate ability to effectively multi-task, delegate and manage assignments

Benefits

We know that in order to meet our goal of growing dairy demand, we need the best people. We offer competitive compensation and generous benefits to help our employees balance their work and personal lives.

Our comprehensive health and welfare plans offer medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability and flexible spending accounts (health care, dependent care, transit and parking). Our 401k provides up to a 10% match and includes a Roth account. DMI reserves the right to change or end its benefits plans or programs at any time.

Dairy Management Inc.™ is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT DAIRY MANAGEMENT INC.

Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) is funded by America’s 28,000+ dairy farmers, as well as dairy importers. Created to help increase sales and demand for dairy products, DMI and its related organizations work to increase demand for dairy through research, education and innovation, and to maintain confidence in dairy foods, farms and businesses. DMI manages National Dairy Council and the American Dairy Association, and founded the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. DMI works with state and regional promotion organizations to implement these programs across the country.

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