| Company profile |
| NCAT is a non-profit organization that provides information and access to appropriate technologies that can help people improve their lives. NCAT does this via toll-free hot lines, direct training, publications and websites.
Our main program areas are Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainable Energy Mission Statement: Helping people by championing small-scale, local, and sustainable solutions to reduce poverty, promote healthy communities, and protect natural resources. |
| Job details | |
| Job industry : | Agriculture |
| Job segment : | Other |
| Job role : | Consultant |
| Job skill : | Write, Train, Provide Technical Assistance and Information |
| Position vacant : | Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Specialist |
| Job location : | Butte, Montana |
| Job details | |
| Company name : | National Center for Appropriate Technology |
| Minimum experience : | 1 years |
| Maximum experience : | 30 years |
| Job type : | Permanent |
| Job duration : | indefinite |
| Gross pay : | $28,000 - $40,000 Yearly |
| Job posted : | Sep 12, 2008 |
| Start date : | Nov 03, 2008 |
| Job view count : | 280 |
| Job description | |
| Job description: | Sustainable Agriculture Marketing Specialists help farmers navigate the difficult process of adding value to and marketing their products.
Benefits: Benefits include paid vacation and holidays, a health insurance plan, a retirement plan and a pleasant office environment as well as the opportunity to work with a dedicated staff that is passionate about the work they do |
| Job duties: | Responsibilities:
•Provide information on how to add value to farm products and transition to organic production and certification •Help farmers develop marketing and business plans for sustainable and organic products •Work directly with farmers and farm groups to provide information on marketing and/or adding value to agriculture products •Research technical information on sustainable agriculture production and marketing topics |
| Req. candidate profile : | Candidates should have a bachelor or master degree or equivalent in agricultural business development with emphasis on farm economics, marketing, finance, business planning or value-added enterprise development
Qualifications: NCAT values excellent communication skills as jobs involve public speaking, writing and proposal development. All jobs may require specialists to prepare publications, topical summaries, bibliographies, workshop materials and website postings while targeting a variety of audiences of varying degrees of technical knowledge. Requirements may also include disseminating information to farmers via e-mail, telephone and in person and working with other sustainable agriculture specialists to identify farmer needs and appropriate delivery methods. Specialists may also assist in project development activities and attend conferences, workshops, seminars and related events in support of project duties. Travel is required. |
| How to apply : | Register to view |
| Third party mediation allowed : | No |
| Telecommute : | No |
| Travel required : | minimal |
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