JOB DESCRIPTION – Agriculture Specialist
The Agriculture Specialist is part of the management team, which, led by the General
Manager, oversees all the activities of the Association. This individual must be creative and innovative, self-motivated, possess good time management skills, ability to multi-task, be highly organized and detail-oriented for the facilitation events throughout the year.
Responsibilities and Duties:
A) Plan Key Agriculture Events
B) Develop new Agriculture programs and activities for the Association
C) Provide support to signature Association events
DI) Represents the Association to the community at large and at various industry functions when directed by the General Manager.
E) Develop and maintain organizational safety program
F) Other duties as directed by the General Manager.
Accountabilities
- The Agriculture Specialist is accountable for providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers of the Association.
- It is expected that all who work with the Agriculture Specialist will be dealt with in a cooperative, respectful, polite and fair manner.
- All information pertaining to the business operations of the Association will be kept confidential.
- The Agriculture Specialist is required to work evenings and weekends as the majority of Association’s events are not during business hours. (i.e.: committee meetings or events).Business hours of the Association are 8:00 am – 12:00 Noon and 1:00pm to 5:00 pm daily.
Qualifications
Personal Suitability
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate directly with staff and volunteers are essential.
- The Agriculture Specialist must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where he/she may be managing several projects simultaneously.
- Consequently, he/she must be well organized and able to prioritize tasks quickly and effectively.
- As most Association activities and events do not occur during regular business hours, the Agriculture Manager must have strong time management ability and flexible with evening and weekend work as required.
- Ability to problem solve in a cooperative fashion and to successfully negotiate conflicting situations is critical.
- The Agriculture Specialist must be able to work in a team environment and assume a leadership role when appropriate.
Knowledge & Experience
- A minimum Grade 12 education is required. However, post-secondary education in event management or a related field of study is an asset.
- The ability to use appropriate software applications for the production of promotional materials is required.
- The ability to develop creative and innovative events is essential.
- Must have knowledge of all Microsoft Suite programs with a solid understanding of Word, Excel, and Access
- Experience with event management and coordination is preferred.
- Past exposure with a non-profit association is an asset.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lloydminster, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
