Title: Promotions Manager #01329
State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec IV
Hiring Range: $75,423 - $110,000 annually
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Division of Marketing and Development is seeking a dynamic marketing professional to serve as Program Manager in the Office of Promotions. The selected individual will oversee the work unit and staff that implement programs designed to facilitate and promote purchases and consumption of Virginia foods and beverages. These include the Virginia’s Finest trademark program for Virginia specialty food and beverage producers, and the Virginia Grown program, including website and logo, for farms and markets selling directly to consumers. This position also oversees marketing and promotional events, including the Virginia Food & Beverage Expo and VDACS presence at major trade and consumer food and beverage events. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of agriculture and/or processed food, beverage, high value and value-added agriculture product marketing programs and principles, and of management, supervisory and budget practices and techniques. Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze industry trends and adapt marketing strategies accordingly. Experience managing personnel, programs, budgets and events. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with media, communications or public relations, including electronic marketing channels and social media. Experience in marketing concepts and programs, particularly related to agricultural and food/beverage products. H.S Diploma/GED required. Must have and maintain a valid Drivers' License with a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety.
Additional Considerations
A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Advertising, or Agriculture.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3531
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.