Feed Procurement Manager

Feed Procurement Manager – Sparboe Farms Inc., fourth largest US egg producer, is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage the feed supply for all company owned layers and pullets. This full-time, salaried position located in Litchfield, MN, includes working with company nutritionist, ingredient vendors, toll manufacturers and company owned mills. Experience in feed and grain business or a related agricultural field is required. B.S. in Agriculture and/or Business beneficial. Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Sparboe Farms, Inc., PO Box 961, Litchfield, MN 55355 or e-mail jobs@sparboe.com.  Applications accepted through December 1.  EOE  

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Marketing Communications Manager

Marketing Communications Manager We’re Alpha Scouts® and we recruit proven leaders for great companies. We are currently looking for an outstanding agricultural marketing and communications leader, focused on delivering best in class service to the livestock industry. We are seeking experienced professionals with a livestock background a successful track record in a marketing communications setting. You must have a working knowledge of multiple communications disciplines — including web, direct, advertising, PR and/or others — and have worked in a communications agency setting. Requirements: · Minimum of BS or BA in a relevant field (animal science, ag communications/journalism, marketing, journalism, business, etc.) · Between 5 and 7 years of relevant marketing and/or communications experience. · A proven track record of agency experience; additional experience on the client side is a plus. · Portfolio of attractive brands and examples of successful marketing programs. · Must be capable of taking a lead role for your functional area both within the company and with agency contacts. · Cross industry experience is also helpful but not required. · Salary is attractive and commensurate with candidate experience. Please send resumes ASAP to katana@alphascouts.com.
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Ag-Biotechnology Business Systems Analyst

Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with

22,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to one

purpose: bringing plant potential to life. We contribute to

addressing some of the planet's most critical issues such

as the rising demand for food from a growing population.

Syngenta employees have a major impact on the health and

wellbeing of communities all around the world. They work in

a focused, highly collaborative culture and benefit from the

training, development and inspirational colleagues that you'd

expect to find in a fast growing, international company.

There's never been a better time to join Syngenta.

Ag-Biotechnology Business Systems Analyst - Research Triangle Park, NC

 

Role Purpose & Accountabilities – 

The Business Systems Analyst role involves the analysis of complex scientific processes and information, the development of strategies for effective information management, the design of software solutions that streamline workflows and drive innovation, and the implementation of business systems valued by our partners. A person in this role will be a member of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that exhibits a strong passion for bridging the gap between science and IS. A desire to continually learn and develop, a willingness to think outside the box for creative solutions, and the ability to work collaboratively are the backbone of our project teams.

Accountabilities:

Leading the analysis, understanding and modeling of complex scientific processes. 

Identification of high-level and detailed business requirements and translation of these requirements into software specifications. 

Designing solutions that most optimally meet user needs and requirements. 

Validation of recommendations and proposed software solutions with stakeholders. 

Validation of software performance. 

Development of user guides and other materials necessary for implementation and hand-off of solutions. 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

2+ year of experience working as an IS business analyst.

Experience working in a scientific/biotech field.

Minimum BA/BS, preferably in a biological field. 

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 

Strong communication skills, including effective stakeholder interview techniques.

Demonstrated ability to build and foster relationships in a scientific environment. 

Ability to work collaboratively in cross-site (virtual) teams and across functional boundaries to achieve a goal that aligns with the business strategy.

Experience with business process modeling.

Travel

Moderate (up to 25% at times)

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at  HYPERLINK "http://www.syngentacareers.com" www.syngentacareers.com EOE.

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Director of Communications and Creative Services

Organizational Overview Named to Fast Company magazine’s list of “Top Social Capitalists” for the last four years in a row, Rare is committed to bringing a spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity to solving one of this century’s great challenges – inspiring people to support conservation. Rare specializes in social marketing – a method for changing attitudes and behaviors that has been successfully applied by other organizations to such issues as seatbelt use, smoking, pollution, teen drug abuse, and reproductive health. (Think “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk” or “Give a hoot, don’t pollute”). Rare is the leader in social marketing for conservation — with a successful track record in more than 40 countries to date. We train leaders from both large and small environmental organizations around the world to run grassroots campaigns that inspire their communities to reduce harmful behaviors like destructive fishing, unsustainable agriculture, illegal hunting, deforestation, habitat degradation, and or lack of policy or protection for natural resources. Rare works primarily in the developing tropics. Home to more than half of the world’s population, some of its most rapidly growing economies, and the richest remaining stores of biological diversity, the tropics will in large part determine the fate of our global natural resources (~25% of the CO2 emissions causing the climate crisis come from deforestation in the developing tropics!). Rare’s local partners have used social marketing to reach millions of people living in these ecologically threatened corners of the globe. Alumni of our program represent one of the largest and most effective networks of local leaders on Earth. Rare’s global network also includes a range of top international conservation groups, including The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, Wildlife Conservation Society, Audubon, the United Nations Environment Programme, the national governments of China, Mexico, Peru, and Indonesia, and many others. These partners provide funding, technical support, and a commitment to sustaining impact at Rare’s campaign sites in the long term. The Rare Board recently adopted a new strategic plan that entails tripling in size and impact by 2012. We are hiring a range of new positions, including the Director of Communications and Creative Services. Position Overview Rare seeks an experienced communications and creative services professional, who is looking for his or her “next big challenge” and who will thrive in a fast-paced, global organization. The Director is responsible for growing the Rare brand and bringing our stories to life for a wide range of audiences and across multiple media, including print, Web, video, and interactive tools. Areas of Responsibility • Oversees the Rare brand and its execution across a wide range of media • Writes, edits, and designs print collateral for donors, partners, and press (with support of Manager) • Ensures dynamic content for the Web site, including editorial calendar, content development, and creation of new features • Supervise a Communications Manager, who supports writing, design, and production of all collateral • Creates presentations and talking points for senior leadership and program staff • Manages production of displays and messaging for trade events • Ensures ongoing training in brand communications and messaging for all staff globally
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Communications Marketing Manager

Requirements Requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 2-5 years of relevant marketing experience. MUST possess strong writing and editing skills, demonstrate ability to accomplish goals and balance priorities, and be highly creative and motivated. Design skills a plus. Please include resume and salary history with your application. Fax resumes to 510-357-0634 or apply on-line: http://www.petersoncat.com EOE Employer Information About Peterson Machinery Co Peterson Machinery Co. is a privately owned Caterpillar equipment dealership based out of Eugene, Oregon. We serve the construction, landscape, forestry, governmental, rental, and agriculture industries. We are well-respected in our field and have the great privilege to market the world’s leading brand – Caterpillar. We are part of a larger company that has been around for 75 years. Requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 2-5 years of relevant marketing experience. MUST possess strong writing and editing skills, demonstrate ability to accomplish goals and balance priorities, and be highly creative and motivated. Design skills a plus. Please include resume and salary history with your application. Fax resumes to 510-357-0634 or apply on-line: http://www.petersoncat.com EOE
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Fire Service - Fleet and Equipment Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION Forest Service Sub Agency: U. S. Forest Service Job Announcement Number: ADS09-R9-CNF-0057R (NW) Fleet and Equipment Specialist SALARY RANGE: 45,040.00 - 58,557.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, November 07, 2008 to Friday, November 28, 2008 SERIES & GRADE: GS-2150-09/09POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent - No time limit PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - CASS LAKE, MN WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Current Agency employees - Open Region Wide ONLY. This announcement is open to current career or career-conditional status Region 9 Forest Service employees. Applicants who are outside of Region 9 of the Forest Service and could be appointed without having to compete under the provisions of the Forest Service Merit Promotion Plan ( that is, current or former career or career-conditional Federal employees in the competitive service who have held the target grade of the position or higher) may apply and will be given concurrent consideration. Promotable candidates outside of Region 9 will not be considered. JOB SUMMARY: Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=FJINJ. KEY REQUIREMENTS: See Other Information. Send Mail to: Department of Agriculture DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 US Fax: 000-000-0000 For questions about this job: Nancy Webster Phone: via email Fax: 000-000-0000 Email: nwebster@fs.fed.us
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Fire Ecologist

Forest Service Sub Agency: Brigette Winters Job Announcement Number: ADS09-R5-SHFSO-03017G Fire Ecologist SALARY RANGE: 54,494.00 - 70,843.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, November 07, 2008 to Tuesday, December 09, 2008 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0401-11/11POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent - No time limit PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - REDDING, CA WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Status eligibles - Concurrent consideration is being given to Demonstration Project announcement ADS09-R5-SHFSO-03017DP. Only one position will be filled. JOB SUMMARY: Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=WYJPH. KEY REQUIREMENTS: See Other Information. Send Mail to: USDA Forest Service C/O Plumas National Forest 159 Lawrence St. Quincy, California 95971 US Fax: 530-283-7715 For questions about this job: Brigette Winters Phone: (530)283-7826 Fax: 530-283-7715 Email: bmwinters@fs.fed.us
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Communications Intern

Job Title Communications Intern Career Category: Internships Location of Position-State and City MN - Arden Hills - Corporate Office Department Name Public Affairs - Communications Business Unit Corporate Position Purpose: Assist with Annual Meeting preparation (presentations, materials, logistics) Help develop communications and marketing materials for internal and external audiences Serve as member of the intranet team, participating in various aspects of content management and writing content for multiple sections of the site Write articles for multiple communications vehicles Assist with other communications projects, as needed. This is a 12-week internship from January to March 2009. Required (Basic) Experience & Education Undergraduate or Graduate degree candidate in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or related field. Experience in developing communications/marketing plans, tailoring messages to meet needs of audience. Interest in agriculture industry. Required Competencies & Other Skills Demonstrated writing ability. Creative team player. Highly motivated. Preferred Experience & Education A background in Communications, Marketing or related field is preferred. Preferred Competencies & Other Skills A background in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing or related field is preferred.
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Communications Manager - St. Louis

Communications Manager at Monsanto Department: Marketing/Product Management Title: Communications Manager Req Number: mons-00007257 Location(s): St. Louis MO Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Monsanto's U.S. Commercial Operations Communication Strategy Team seeks a Communications Manager, who will report to the Farmer Focus Communication Lead. The Communications Manager, Farmer Focus, Events position by planning and executing a communication plan that helps Monsanto managers and employees develop and build relationship with our customer. The role requires a hands-on, strategic thinker who can plan, develop, manage, implement, measure and report on Farmer Focus events and initiatives. Specific responsibilities include: - Develop, manage and execute communication programs that directly improve Monsanto's image and relationship with farmers throughout the United States - Translate Monsanto's corporate vision, mission, strategy and specific business objectives into farmer-focused messages and events - Lead farmer focus initiatives that will help improve favorability of Monsanto to include: trade shows, Customer Visits Program, Farm Progress/Husker Harvest Days tours, etc. -Create events that offer Monsanto the venue to create and build relationships with farmers -Develop trade show strategy and lead implementation of the action plan -Manage the day-to-day customer visit tour program in coordination with all three channels - Manages a multitude of simultaneous communications initiatives, while maintaining responsibility for delivery and execution in accordance with project plans, budgets, and timelines - Assists the Farmer Focus Communication lead with day-to-day management activities including budgeting, planning, meetings, communication, and staff supervision Required Skills: Requirements: ' Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Ag Journalism or related field ' At least five years marketing communications, event planning or related experience, preferably in the agriculture industry ' Excellent verbal and written communications skills. ' Track record that demonstrates ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams ' Results orientation: works with a sense of urgency, identifies and overcomes obstacles, takes necessary risks and can set high personal standards of performance ' Problem solving and decisiveness: make sound, timely decisions applying relevant information and insights considering multiple factors before identifying solutions. Demonstration good judgment and confidence to select appropriate approach ' Strong leadership and program management skills, with experience in communications and event planning ' Self-starter with high energy level, strong drive for continued improvements, customer-orientation, and ability to communicative effectively with people at all levels of the organization ' Computer literacy with MS Office applications ' Experience managing projects requiring agency and/or freelance support required ' Available to travel approximately 25%
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Ag Specialist at Bloomberg

Agriculture SpecialistJob Requisition Number: 22598United StatesNew York - NY The Company Bloomberg is the leading global provider of financial data, news and analytics. The BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service and Bloomberg's media services provide real-time and archived financial and market data, pricing, trading, news and communications tools in a single, integrated package to corporations, news organizations, financial and legal professionals and individuals around the world.

The Role We are currently looking for a qualified Agricultural Application Specialist to join our Sales group in New York. Candidates should possess deep knowledge and experience in the agriculture markets and preferably spent a majority of their time as an analyst covering the agriculture markets. Responsibilities will include educating clients and internal salespeople on unique Bloomberg solutions within this sector, speaking at seminars and conferences, providing feedback to Bloomberg's business managers on product enhancements, and contributing to magazine articles.

Qualifications: -Minimum 3 years experience covering the agricultural market -Strong Presentation and communication skill -Credible contacts in the market and/or a strong understanding of the companies participating in this market -Prior client interaction as part of your work flow -An understanding of the Bio-Fuels market is preferred -Prior experience using the Bloomberg Professional is preferred -Experience working for or with a food or agriculture corporation -Must be available for domestic travel.

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