Part Time Idaho Preferred Project Assistant - State of Idaho

Description

"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation."

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Limited-Service, Idaho Preferred Project Assistant in the Marketing Division.

This position is LIMITED-SERVICE and PART TIME with an average of 19.9 hours per week. The length of a limited-service appointment is determined by the availability of funds such as grants and/or timeframes such as pilot projects or program termination. This particular position is funded through USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants and dedicated to the Idaho Preferred program.

Please attach resume and any other applicable documents to this application for consideration.

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This non-classified position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

Example of Duties:

• New Member Onboarding Tasks

• CRM System Updates

• Website Maintenance – member pages, landing pages, blog posts, product categories, guides, directories etc.

• Research for Directories, guides, blog, and social media content

• Copy writing for blogs, social media, newsletter copy and other information relating to specialty crops.

• Content and graphic development for brochures, flyers, digital content, etc.

• Community Calendar Event Updates

• Convert Social Media Content to Blogs

• Pinterest Pins and Updates

• General Idaho Preferred Email Correspondence

• Campaign Roll Out Support and Outreach

• Seasonal Event Support

• Site and Photo/Video Scheduling

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Using computer applications software for collecting data and making statistical calculations to include quantitative analysis

• Developing written reports and making oral presentations

• Creating digital graphics using Adobe Suite Products

Specialty Area:This qualification is a mandatory requirement.

• Good knowledge of domestic marketing practices.

Desirable Qualifications: These qualifications are not required; however, if you have the related background it may increase your score.

• Experience coordinating events, education workshops or participating in trade fairs or exhibitions.

• Experience using at developing website content and updates

• Good knowledge of marketing principles (sales, public relations), including social media, digital marketing, advertising and research methods.

Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration, but may be considered as part of the hiring process.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

If you have questions,

please contact us at:

jobs@isda.idaho.govor at (208) 332-8520

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or emailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.