DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

Address:  Agricultural Consultation and Training
1110 W. Washington Street, #450, Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: 20.00 - 25.00 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a highly motivated, detailed oriented, self-driven individual to join our Agricultural Consultation & Training team as the Food Systems Resiliency Coordinator. This position will report directly to the Assistant Director.

The position includes program level activities including collaboration with external partners on food resiliency initiatives, outreach, planning, research, materials development, program policy and rule review, industry relations, metric tracking, grant assistance, and managing interns for the program.  

When applying please attach a cover letter with your resume.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop & implement programs for increasing food systems resiliency in Arizona. Initiate, update, and administer programs such as Arizona Grown. Communicate to the public about the programs. Develop and maintain metrics and tracking for resiliency programs and efforts.
• Develop collaborative partnerships to support resilient agriculture. Coordinate meetings with the Food & Agriculture Policy Advisory Committee (FAPAC). Post meeting agendas, take minutes and maintain meeting records. Work with FAPAC to organize Arizona Food Summits.
• Coordinate with the Governor's Office of Resiliency, affiliated cabinet agencies, and relevant boards and commissions on statewide and regional food systems resiliency projects and efforts. Serve as the AZDA's tribal liaison. Coordinate with the Governor's Office of Tribal Affairs on statewide tribal outreach and support programs. Conduct outreach to stakeholders and the public on AZDA programs, services, and grant opportunities. Team lead for interns.
• Research federal grants & other funding opportunities to support agricultural resilience in Arizona with the assistance of interns when applicable. Assist in grant activities as needed under direction of the ACT director.
• Work to develop avenues for trade and foreign market facilitation.
• Drive a State vehicle and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Awareness of food systems resiliency issues & concerns
• Program planning and design
• Food systems and infrastructure
• Local, state, and federal resources & constraints
• General budgeting and accounting
• Awareness of tribal issues
• Internship programs

SKILLS IN:
• Project management
• Metric development and tracking
• Meeting and event planning
• Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Business writing
• Creation of outreach materials
• Report composition
• Research documentation and analysis

ABILITY TO:
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with diverse populations
• Organize and manage competing priorities under time constraints
• Communicate clearly through both verbal and written channels
• Think analytically and solve problems
• Self-motivate and complete quality work with limited supervision
• Evaluate and implement process and program improvements

Valid Driver's License

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Mandatory condition of Employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statue. Current contribution rate is 12.29%. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at mmeek@azda.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.