Support the development and tracking the implementation of a marketing and market expansion incentive program for Lynker’s grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Liaise with project partners, including producer stakeholder organizations, marketing consultants, and agricultural producers to understand existing market channels and limitations
Promote the program-wide efforts publicly and alongside project partners will network with institutional purchasers, and support linking producers to existing and potentially new markets
Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to co-create and administer a marketing and market expansion incentive program framework
Support the collection, validation, and stewardship of federally required reporting data
Co-develop producer contracting, track invoice submission and eligible costs verification for the marketing and market expansion incentive program
Liaise with subawardees and other local food system stakeholders to understand the various marketing efforts happening around the state
Showcase and promote the Partnership's diverse marketing efforts publicly

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, agriculture or similar field and at least 5 years of progressive responsible work experience
Fluency in cultural norms and respectful conduct when interacting with project partners, subcontractors, farmers and ranchers, and agricultural/food system stakeholders in Hawaiʻi
Good place-based knowledge of Hawaiʻi communities, places and agriculture and must be based in Hawai‘i
Demonstrable advanced skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, as well as other MS Office applications and Google Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills and experience working with a wide range of individuals in government, private sector and agriculture
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, highly professional and demanding environment required
Master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
Prior experience and success in implementing federal grant programs
Good existing relationships with Hawaiʻi producers, retailers and/or institutional purchasers
Strong understanding of the detailed workings of food retail, agricultural markets and value chains
Good understanding of local, national or international food labelling and branding efforts (e.g. Hawaiʻi “Buy Local, It Matters”, Certified Organic etc.)

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short
and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee

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