DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers, advance and support Arizona agriculture, and safeguard commerce.

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Job Location:

Address: Food Systems Support Division
1110 W. Washington Street, #450, Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: 18.00 - 18.00

Grade: 4

Closing Date: January 16, 2026

Job Summary:

If you are passionate about local food systems, sustainability, and creative communications, this role offers the chance to build a significant professional portfolio while supporting Arizona’s farming community. You will bridge the gap between complex agricultural data and public-facing storytelling.

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities
Multimedia Content Creation: Design engaging graphics, social media content, and digital assets that highlight Arizona’s specialty crops.

Storytelling & Communications: Research and write compelling stories about local producers and food system initiatives for the Specialty Crop Guide.

Food Systems Support: Apply technical knowledge of sustainability and food supply chains to ensure all outreach is accurate and impactful.

Grant Compliance: Assist in the development of materials required to fulfill USDA AMS grant milestones.

Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on the reach and engagement of communication efforts to help refine our marketing strategy.

Stakeholder Engagement: Help translate feedback from statewide stakeholder meetings into actionable communication materials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Educational Background: Current student or recent graduate in Agriculture, Food Systems, Sustainability, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.

Creative Toolkit: Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and social media platforms.

Strong Communicator: Ability to write clearly for a variety of audiences, from farmers to everyday consumers.

Self-Starter: Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and meet deadlines associated with grant requirements.

Passionate: A genuine interest in Arizona agriculture and sustainable food systems.

Selective Preference(s):

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Arizona 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).

Benefits:

N/A

Retirement:

N/A

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.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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

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