Maryland Department of Agriculture Marketing Administrator Position

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for an Agricultural & Seafood Marketing Administrator. The purpose of the position is to be responsible for developing, directing, and maintaining marketing programs for Maryland farmers and watermen participating in the Maryland’s Best branding program for the Maryland Department of Agriculture. This position involves high-visibility projects, requiring an understanding of both agriculture and seafood industries, grocery store and food distribution channels, advertising, social media, procurement and as well as the ability to deal effectively with food industry executives and the media. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills (including website design/management and social media) are required. This position is required to handle changing food industry policies and serve as a conduit for information on market information to Maryland farmers, watermen, food companies, distributors and retailers. This position contributes to the success of the Department of Agriculture in its mission to support the profitability of agriculture by additionally locating, securing and administering grant-funded programs related to producers.

The application deadline is 3/15/2021

Job # 21-002587-0010 Administrator II (Agric. & Seafood Marketing Administrator) 

Interested candidates can view the job announcement and apply via the DBM or MDA websites (Jobs tab), or this link: https://jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=21&R2=002587&R3=0010